🌷 North Shore Weekend Family Fun Guide

Spring is in full swing on the North Shore, and this weekend is packed with family-friendly fun—from egg hunts and crafts to outdoor adventures and hands-on activities. Grab the kids and make some memories!

🎉 Friday, April 3

🎬 Family Movie Night

📍 Peabody Institute Library, Peabody
⏰ 6:00 PM
Kick off the weekend with a cozy family movie night at the library. Bring blankets and enjoy a relaxed evening with the kids.

🌸 Saturday, April 4

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Fun

📍 Endicott Park, Danvers
⏰ 10:00 AM
Hop into spring with this popular community egg hunt! Kids can collect eggs, enjoy time outdoors, and possibly spot a special bunny visitor.

🎨 Drop-In Kids Craft Morning

📍 Beverly Public Library, Beverly
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A fun and creative morning for kids featuring seasonal crafts—perfect for a low-key, hands-on activity.

🌿 Family Nature Walk

📍 Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
⏰ 11:00 AM
Explore the trails and look for signs of spring with this guided family-friendly walk.

🧸 Open Play at North Shore Children’s Museum

📍 Peabody
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Let the kids explore, build, and play at this interactive museum filled with hands-on exhibits.

🌼 Sunday, April 5

🐣 Easter Egg Hunt

📍 Masconomet Regional High School Fields, Boxford
⏰ 10:00 AM
A community favorite! Bring your baskets and enjoy a festive morning of egg hunting and family fun.

🤸 Open Gym for Families

📍 JCC North Shore, Marblehead
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Perfect for younger kids—run, climb, and play in a safe indoor environment.

🏰 Hammond Castle Museum Tours

📍 Gloucester
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Step inside a real castle and explore one of the North Shore’s most unique historic spots.

🌟 Ongoing All Weekend

🌳 Outdoor Adventure Time

📍 Bradley Palmer State Park, Hamilton/Wenham
Pack a picnic, explore the trails, or let the kids run free—perfect for a spring day outdoors.

🛝 Playground Fun

📍 Patton Park, Hamilton
A great stop for families with younger kids—playgrounds, open space, and room to explore.

💡 Plan Ahead!

✔ Some events may require registration—check ahead
✔ Bring baskets for egg hunts 🐣
✔ Dress in layers for spring weather

✨ Looking for even more local fun? Check out your Macaroni KID calendar for daily updates and new events!