Calling all budding naturalists! Take inspiration from the beautiful landscape at Crane Estates and join us for a special session of creativity and observation. Families will create nature journals using a book-binding technique demonstrated by our coastal educators. Afterwards, participants will hike to inspiring parts of the estate where they can draw and document observations in their newly created journals. Our coastal educators will lead everyone through observational exercises and offer guidance as you make your first journal entry.

Eat, Drink, Explore Provisions Pop-up in the North Shore Children's Museum lobby from 10AM – 1PM. Buy holiday hostess gifts and support a Peabody small business!

Join us for a special program with Chuck, a Peabody postal worker.

For tickets and more information please visit http://nschildrensmuseum.org

Head over to the Essex Shipbuilding Museum for unique local holiday gifts! Shop Local and stuff your stockings with unique gifts from curated vendors and our Museum Gift Shop.

Santa is coming to Phillips House! Take a photo with Santa and see the elegant Chestnut Street mansion aglow with holiday cheer. Join us for a drop-in holiday craft workshop, where you can make festive creations to take home and even write your letter to Santa! Craft activities are recommended for families with children ages 4 to 10, but everyone is welcome.

North Shore Children's Museum is hosting a monthly homeschool meet-up. It takes place during the 1-4 PM play session. A private party room will be reserved for homeschoolers to gather for self-directed lessons.

Mini Movers is an engaging dance and movement class for young children at the North Shore Children's Museum. Led by experienced instructors, the program introduces young children to the world of dance in a safe and nurturing environment.

Through age-appropriate exercises and playful routines, children develop fundamental physical skills and coordination while having fun. The class takes place in the inspiring setting of the museum, fostering creativity and exploration.

Abbot Public Library invites kids to a free showing of The Little Mermaid. The Abbot Public Library will feature the newest Disney live-action remake about a mermaid who makes a deal with the evil sea witch for a chance to experience life on land, ultimately placing her life and those she loves in jeopardy. For ages 6 and up. Rated PG.

Bringing the Middleton community together on Thanksgiving Morning since 2018! Registration is now open for our 6th Annual Middleton Turkey Trot!  Click on the “Register Now!” button at the top of this page to register! Our 6th Annual Middleton Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, November 23th, 2023 (Thanksgiving Morning) at 8am.

Doyon Elementary School Doynon Elementary School in Ipswich Massachusetts hosts a spooky trail to celebrate Halloween! Come enjoy the family Halloween fun where you find face painting, food trucks, a hay ride,  a pooky forest walk, a bake sale, pie-in-the-face and more! Tickets available online.