things to do with kids in new england

SALEM

WEEK OF APRIL 13 – 19, 2026

THIS WEEK (2) NEXT 4 WEEKS (4)

FRIDAY - 4/17

Peabody Essex Museum

Drop-in Art Making: Collagraphs with RAW Art Works at 11:00am ♡ learn more

SATURDAY - 4/18

Peabody Essex Museum

Creative Foundations: Edmonia Lewis: Handbuilding with Clay at 6:30am ♡ learn more

MONDAY - 4/20

House of the Seven Gables

Essex County Days at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ♡ explore

Peabody Essex Museum

Creative Kids: Knowing Nature at 5:00am ♡ learn more

THURSDAY - 4/23

Peabody Essex Museum

April School Vacation Week: Cedar Bark Mat Weaving Demonstration at 7:00am ♡ learn more

FRIDAY - 4/24

House of the Seven Gables

Pirates! The Battle for Derby Street at 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm ♡ join in

ALL VENUES

House of the Seven Gables Peabody Essex Museum Programs - Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services Salem Community Events Salem Maritime National Historic Site Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services Salem Public Library Salem Witch Museum Small Town Homeschool Group Wicked Good Books YMCA of the North Shore Theatre Co.