# Things to do with kids in Peabody, MA

> 3 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Peabody, MA (Essex County, MA), in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Spooky Stories Around the Campfire (West Branch)](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/spooky-stories-around-the-campfire-west-branch--listing-08e681c0b05498a6f3a23658) — Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Peabody Institute Library, West Branch · Free · checked Oct 13. Children and caregivers gather at the West Branch Library for fun, spooky (but not too scary) stories around a pretend campfire with s'mores. Bring a blanket or pillow to sit on…
- [Cardboard Gingerbread House at the Peabody West Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/cardboard-gingerbread-house-at-the-peabody-west-branch-library--listing-1e4712edfbe9e69ad278ade0) — Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Peabody Institute Library, West Branch · Ages 4+ · Free · checked Oct 20. Children ages 4 and up and their caregivers build a gingerbread-style house out of cardboard at the Peabody Institute Library's West Branch on a Saturday morning in December. It…
- [Cocoa, Cookies, and Cozy Stories (West Branch)](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/cocoa-cookies-and-cozy-stories-west-branch--listing-bcc69a8c69c61375084077f9) — Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Peabody Institute Library, West Branch · Free · checked Oct 13. Families are invited to the West Branch Library for an evening of cocoa, cookies and cozy stories: sit, sip, nibble and color while listening to seasonal stories. Free and open…

## Recently ended

- [Halloween Costumes for Stuffies (West Branch)](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/halloween-costumes-for-stuffies-west-branch--listing-2355a05f63dee9b1e3fdb9d8) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Salem Supper](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/salem-supper--listing-55c3fd7af35ecd471b05ed27) — ended Thu, Oct 15

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Essex County, MA](https://grassyknees.com/boston/counties/essex-county-ma) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/boston/counties/essex-county-ma.md)
- Other towns in Essex County, MA: [North Andover, MA](https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/north-andover-ma) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/north-andover-ma.md), [Salem, MA](https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/salem-ma) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/salem-ma.md), [Ipswich, MA](https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/ipswich-ma) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/ipswich-ma.md), [Beverly, MA](https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/beverly-ma) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/beverly-ma.md), [Topsfield, MA](https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/topsfield-ma) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/topsfield-ma.md), [Amesbury, MA](https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/amesbury-ma) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/amesbury-ma.md), [Wenham, MA](https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/wenham-ma) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/boston/towns/wenham-ma.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Boston](https://grassyknees.com/boston) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/boston.md)
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