Our Programs
Upcoming Weekly Programs at the North Shore Children’s Museum
We are pleased to offer many weekly programs and special events throughout the month. With the help of our wonderful, creative partners and support from donors, the majority of our programs are free with the purchase of admission. Upcoming events are listed below. If you have any specific questions about events please reach out to NSCMinfo@peabody-ma.gov.
Special Event – Grown-ups Gala
Friday, May 17, 6-9PM at Peabody’s Black Box Theater.
Join us for North Shore Children’s Museum’s first official Grown-Ups Gala on Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Black Box Theater in Peabody. This special evening is the signature fundraising event for our newly created 501c3, Friends of North Shore Children’s Museum, which provides critical funding for the museum’s income-based admission prices, educational exhibits, and robust and accessible program offerings.
Guests will enjoy delicious food from Toscana’s Ristorante, signature drinks, games, an exciting live auction with special guest emcee Katie Thompson of Channel 5, and more! We invite you to dress up for a cocktail party that benefits your little one’s favorite place to play and learn.
Since opening in October 2022, we’ve welcomed over 45,000 visitors to our space at 10 Main Street in Peabody. As the only children’s museum in northeast Massachusetts, access is a fundamental part of our mission, and we are proud to welcome 25% of our visitors for free or at a discount. Your support is vital and we hope you will join us on May 17th!
Brookwood & NSCM Pop-up Event
Friday, May 31, 4:30-5:30PM and 5:30-6:30PM at North Shore Children’s Museum.
Visit the North Shore Children’s Museum in Peabody, MA for a special evening – for kids, by kids! The Brookwood School’s middle schoolers will be displaying the unique, hands-on exhibits they created in class, adding to the 15 existing rooms at NSCM. Children and families are invited to play and learn for free, from 4:30pm-5:30pm and 5:30pm-6:30pm on Friday, May 31. Tickets are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. No walk-ins permitted.
STEAM Club – May 2024
Join us on Sundays at 2:30 for STEAM Club for ages 5-11. May’s theme is Frams, and each week participants will explore science and arts through hands-on projects and experiments. This program is free with admission to the 2-4PM play session. You can purchase tickets and sign up for STEAM club online or in person while supplies last.
5/5 ~ No S.T.E.A.M., Drop in planting program with Newhall Fields 1-3PM
5/12 ~ Self-watering seedlings
Upcoming Programs – Week of April 28, 2024
May’s theme at NSCM is Farms!
Wed 5/1: Join Mini Movers founder Jackie for a morning of playful music, movement, and dance this Wednesday at 10AM.
Sat 5/4: Join us this Saturday at 10AM for Music and Movement with MaryBeth Maes. MaryBeth will be here with her guitar and kid’s instruments to sing, dance, and play with you!
Sat 5/4: Low-sensory Play Session, 2-4PM. Created for our friends with autism and sensory processing disorders, we have reduced the number of tickets available for this play session, and will dim lights and sounds to become a more welcoming environment. You do not need a formal diagnosis to attend this play session. If you have any questions about our low-sensory play sessions, please reach out to us at nscminfo@peabody-ma.gov.
Tickets for our low-sensory play session are limited, and available online now. There may be some tickets in person on Saturday, depending upon pre-sale numbers.
Sun 5/5: Join volunteers from Newhall Fields for a very special planting program. Kids will get a chance to plant seeds, learn more about the anatomy of seeds and plants, color, and dress up. This program is drop in from 1-3PM, and included with your admission to the 12-2PM or 2-4PM play session.
Children’s programs are free with admission to the coinciding play session unless otherwise designated. Tickets are subject to availability.
Upcoming Programs – Week of May 5, 2024
Wed 5/8: Pre-K Wonder Workshop at 1:30PM. April showers bring May flowers! Come on in and let’s explore the wonder of plants! Join former transitional kindergarten teacher Norma to decorate flower pots and plant seeds.
Thurs 5/9: Susie Magoozy is back with her wonderful silly story time this Thursday at 10AM. Using music, puppets, and more, Susie makes engaging stories come to life!
Fri 5/10: Join Coach Greg from Inclyousion Sports to learn and play at 10AM. Inclyousion sports believes that every child can learn valuable skills though sports, and children of all abilities are invited to join in the fun!
Sat 5/11: Come play and learn with the Party Pigs! Maureen will be bringing two of her pigs for kids to pet, feed, watch tricks, assist with tricks. Maureen will also answer questions about pigs and share fun facts.
To register for this program, please add free Party Pigs tickets to your cart at check out along with admission to the 5/11 9AM-12PM play session.
Sun 5/12: STEAM Club: We invite our guests ages 5-11 to join us each Sunday at 2:30PM for STEAM club. This week we are creating self-watering containers for seedlings.
Pre-registration is recommended by adding a no-cost STEAM Club participant ticket to your order, along with admission to the museum. Adults must be present at the museum for the duration of the program.
Children’s programs are free with admission to the coinciding play session unless otherwise designated. Tickets are subject to availability.
Upcoming Programs – Week of May 12, 2024
Fri 5/17:Join Miss Shelley for kids yoga and mindfulness this Friday at 10AM. Take some time during this busy month to breathe and move your body.
Please note the museum will be closing at 12PM on Friday May 17.
Fri 5/17: Grown-ups Gala. Learn more about our first annual fundraiser above or at https://www.nschildrensmuseum.org/events/grownupsgala/. We hope you will come have a fantastic night in support of North Shore Children’s Museum!
Children’s programs are free with admission to the coinciding play session unless otherwise designated. Tickets are subject to availability.
Upcoming Programs – Week of May 19, 2024
Wed 5/22: Legopalooza. We are excited to be able to offer a vast array of Legos for kids to build with in our back party room all day on Wednesday, May 22. Please note that Lego Bricks are rated for ages 4 and up. Special thanks to friend of North Shore Children’s Museum Ryan for generously donating the Legos for this program!
Fri 5/24: Join one of the fantastic coaches from Danvers Indoor Sports at 10AM for a fun morning of active learning through sports! Warm up, run, and work on skill drills for a variety of sports.
Children’s programs are free with admission to the coinciding play session unless otherwise designated. Tickets are subject to availability.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Special thanks to our generous montly programming sponsors. We are gratefull for your support!
