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 – Holiday Sip & Shop
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | 5-8PM at North Shore Children’s Museum
Join us for the second annual NSCM Holiday Sip & Shop on Wednesday, December 4, from 5-8PM! Free to attend, this event features a variety of local vendors with unique products. Come get your holiday shopping done while enjoying wine, beer, and light snacks.
Vendors:
748 Wood Designs
Cape Ann Olive Oil
Ellie Jade Co.
Heart Lynx
Keep Collection – The Creation Corner
Last Call Candle Co.
Mane and Mani
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Rooted in the Past Woodworking
Ruby Jules Gifts
Scents for Cents
Sew 4 Life
Starla’s Bowtique
Why not Jewelry by Kristy
This event is adults only due to the presence of alcohol on site.
Special Event – Noon Year’s Eve Pajama Party
Tuesday, December 31, 2024. 10AM-12PM
Ring in the New Year at noon with North Shore Children’s Museum! You and a special stuffed animal friend are invited to celebrate with us. Tickets include access to our 14 different exhibits, a New Year’s Magic Show with special guest Tom Foolery, New Year’s crafts, and dancing. We will end the party with a countdown to noon and ball drop!
Tickets to this special event are $15/person for non-members, and $7/person for NSCM members. Tickets are available online now while supplies last at nschildrensmuseum.org
Upcoming Programs – Week of December 1, 2024
Wed 12/4: Join Mini Movers Director Jackie for a morning of playful movement. Jackie will have your kiddo moving and grooving to the music in no time!
PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a 1PM-4PM play session on 12/4/24.
Wed 12/4: Special Event: Sip & Shop, 5-8PM. Join us for the second annual NSCM Holiday Sip & Shop on Wednesday, December 4, from 5-8PM! Free to attend, this event features a variety of local vendors with unique products. Come get your holiday shopping done while enjoying wine, beer, and light snacks. This event is Adults Only due to the presence of alcohol on the property.
Fri 12/6: Art with Kate. Join art teacher and NSCM staff member Kate for a fun morning of crafting. Today we will be making paper tube snowmen and penguins. This program is appropriate for pre-k aged guest and older.
Sat 12/7: 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!
Children’s programs are free with admission to the coinciding play session unless otherwise designated. Tickets are subject to availability.
Upcoming Programs – Week of December 8, 2024
Sat 12/11: 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. 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!
Sun 12/15: Sunday STEAM for ages 5+. Come explore the science of snowflakes with our NSCM staff! We will be learning about states of matter, fractals, and more while participating in hands-on activities.
Children’s programs are free with admission to the coinciding play session unless otherwise designated. Tickets are subject to availability.
Upcoming Programs – Week of December 15, 2024
Wed 12/18: Art with Kate. Join art teacher and NSCM staff member Kate for a fun morning of crafting. Today we will be exploring winter watercolors. This program is appropriate for pre-k aged guest and older.
Fri 12/20: 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.
Sat 12/21: 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.
Children’s programs are free with admission to the coinciding play session unless otherwise designated. Tickets are subject to availability.
Upcoming Programs – Week of December 22, 2024
North Shore Children’s Museum will be closed to the public on December 25 and December 26.
Fri 12/27: Join Coach Luke of Danvers Indoor Sports for a morning of sports exploration in our program space here at NSCM. We can’t wait for you to come and get active with us!
Sat 12/28: New Year’s Crowns Craft. Join us during any of our play sessions on Saturday, December 28 and decorate a special New Year’s crown in our makerspace.
Sun 12/29: Legopalooza. We are excited to be able to offer a vast array of Legos for kids to build with in our back party room from 1-4PM. 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!
SPECIAL HOURS: North Shore Children’s Museum will be open specially on Monday, December 30 with two play sessions; 9AM-12PM and 1PM-4PM.
Children’s programs are free with admission to the coinciding play session unless otherwise designated. Tickets are subject to availability.
Upcoming Programs – Week of December 29, 2024
Mon 12/30: SPECIAL HOURS – NSCM will be open with two play sessions on Monday, December 30 from 9AM-12PM and 1PM-4PM.
Tues 12/31: Special Event – Noon Year’s Eve Pajama Party. Ring in the New Year at noon with North Shore Children’s Museum! You and a special stuffed animal friend are invited to celebrate with us. Tickets include access to our 14 different exhibits, special New Year’s crafts, photo opportunity, and dancing. We will end the party with a countdown to noon and ball drop!
Tickets to this special event are $15/person for non-members, and $7/person for NSCM members. Tickets are available online now while supplies last at nschildrensmuseum.org
North Shore Children’s Museum will be closed on Wednesday, January 1. Happy New Year!
Sat 1/4/2025: 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!
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!
