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Free Ways to Entertain Your Baby, Toddler or Preschooler

Local Resources to Find Classes and Events for Your Kids Age 5 and Under

By Romina Symonds, Publisher of Macaroni KID Peabody-Salem-Marblehead July 21, 2023

Are you looking for things to do with your little one?
This is one of the "most-asked questions" on Facebook mom groups!
Here are some local resources you can check out for your kiddo under 5. 

Don't forget to keep an eye on our Event Calendar - updated frequently - for all the fun things going on around the North Shore!




Public Libraries

We are so lucky to have great public libraries in our community. We put most of the library programs on our daily event calendar as an easy way to get the most up-to-date list of FREE programming available with information to register and enjoy everything they have to offer! 




CFCE of the North Shore

CFCE of the North Shore is funded to serve families from Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Marblehead, Middleton, Peabody, Salem, Swampscott and Topsfield. All of their programs are FREE and intended for children 0-5 years. They have playgroups, open play sessions, family events, and parent events. 




Town Recreation Departments

Some of the town programs are free and/or cheap to attend. Check for park programs, sports, family events and more. 


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