North Shore Kid: Weekend Picks Dec. 31- Jan. 2, 2011

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Whether your kids are old enough to stay up until midnight or not, there are lots of fun ways to celebrate New Year's Eve and New Year's Day with the entire family. We've selected some promising ways to ring in 2011 for kids old enough to stay up until midnight, and those who need to end the party little earlier.

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are sure to be a lot of fun. Especially with the beautiful weather we're having. And this year's First Night Celebration in Boston is an all-day, all-ages affair with local performers and low-cost entertainment. 

And if you haven't secured a sitter yet, check out SitterCity to hook up with pre-screened last-minute babysitter for New Year's Eve  

Our best bets for weekend activities are listed on the North Shore Kid events calendar. Be sure to check the calendar often for more ideas on how to spend the weekdays and weekends with your kids on the north shore of Boston and beyond.

And here are the North Shore Blogger Consortium Weekend Activity Picks:

Lynn Happens

 

The Two Palaverers

 

North Shore Dish

 

Good Morning Gloucester

 

Food for Thought:

 

Food & Fiction:

 

5th Joy

 

Landmark Skills+ Summer Course at Landmark School in Beverly Massachusetts

Saturday, January 17

Low-Sensory Play at North Shore Children's Museum

Low-Sensory Play at NorthShore Children's Museum in Peabody Massachusetts
Join us for a low-sensory play session. For some children, visiting places like NSCM can be over-stimulating. This special play session will have reduced noise, crowds, and stimulation. While medical diagnosis is not required, we encourage that these limited tickets be used for families with a...
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Appleton Culinary Workshop: Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie Culinary Workshop at The Trustees of Reservations Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts
Warm up this season with a hands-on Farmhouse Chicken Pot Pie Culinary Workshop at Appleton Farms, where you’ll craft a comforting classic using locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients. .
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Sunday, January 18

Sunday STEAM Club at North Shore Children's Museum

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Join in on Sundays at 2:30 for STEAM Club for ages 5-11. Each week participants will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our NSCM staff! Every STEAM club session will see your kids participating in hands-on activities while exploring a new topic. Space is limited, please...
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Sunday, January 25

Sunday STEAM Club at North Shore Children's Museum

Visit Peabody MA, NorthShore, North Shore Children's Museum
Join in on Sundays at 2:30 for STEAM Club for ages 5-11. Each week participants will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our NSCM staff! Every STEAM club session will see your kids participating in hands-on activities while exploring a new topic. Space is limited, please...
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Sunday, February 1

Sunday STEAM Club at North Shore Children's Museum

Visit Peabody MA, NorthShore, North Shore Children's Museum
Join in on Sundays at 2:30 for STEAM Club for ages 5-11. Each week participants will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our NSCM staff! Every STEAM club session will see your kids participating in hands-on activities while exploring a new topic. Space is limited, please...
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Wednesday, February 4

Mini Movers at North Shore Children's Museum

Things to do for children in Peabody MA
Mini Movers is an engaging dance and movement class for young children at the North Shore Children's Museum. Led by experienced instructors, the program introduces young children to the world of dance in a safe and nurturing environment.
10:00 am to 11:00 am

Saturday, February 7

Music and Movement at North Shore Children's Museum

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Music and Movement with Marybeth Maes is an engaging music and movement class for young children at the North Shore Children's Museum. Marybeth brings her guitar and instruments for the children to use while they sing, dance, and play.
10:00 am to 11:00 am

Sunday, February 8

Sunday STEAM Club at North Shore Children's Museum

Visit Peabody MA, NorthShore, North Shore Children's Museum
Join in on Sundays at 2:30 for STEAM Club for ages 5-11. Each week participants will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our NSCM staff! Every STEAM club session will see your kids participating in hands-on activities while exploring a new topic. Space is limited, please...
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Saturday, February 14

Valentine's Day

12:00 am to 11:59 pm

Sunday, February 15

Sunday STEAM Club at North Shore Children's Museum

Visit Peabody MA, NorthShore, North Shore Children's Museum
Join in on Sundays at 2:30 for STEAM Club for ages 5-11. Each week participants will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our NSCM staff! Every STEAM club session will see your kids participating in hands-on activities while exploring a new topic. Space is limited, please...
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm