Things to Do on the North Shore: October 16–22, 2026

Friday, October 16 · Science Squad in Beverly

3:30–4:30 p.m. at Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street. Young scientists can begin the weekend with an interactive children’s program. Check the event page for recommended ages and registration status before attending.

Friday, October 16 · Halloween on the Hill

Timed admission from 5:30–8 or 8:30 p.m. at Long Hill, 576 Essex Street, Beverly. Walk through a decorated woodland featuring glowing jack-o’-lanterns, scarecrows, a haunted pirate ship, and family-friendly seasonal displays. Advance timed tickets are required.

Saturday, October 17 · Saturday Family Story Time

9:30–10 a.m. at Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street. Families with young children can enjoy a short Saturday-morning story program. Review the listing for age guidance or registration instructions.

Saturday, October 17 · Slime Potion Brewing Class

10 a.m.–noon at The Lost Library, 282 Derby Street, Salem. Children can create customized slime potions with colorful and decorative ingredients. A second session is scheduled for Sunday morning.

Saturday, October 17 · Kids’ Fun Fest

10 a.m.–5 p.m. at Salem Common, North Washington Square. Kids’ Fun Fest brings family activities and seasonal entertainment to Salem Common during Haunted Happenings.

Saturday, October 17 · Witch Hats on the Wharf

11 a.m.–noon at Derby Wharf, 160 Derby Street, Salem. Wear a favorite witch hat and join a large community photograph on Salem’s historic waterfront as part of Salem’s 400th-anniversary celebration.

Sunday, October 18 · Sunday Slime Potion Brewing

10 a.m.–noon at The Lost Library, 282 Derby Street, Salem. Sunday’s session provides another opportunity for children to participate in the hands-on slime activity. Confirm ticket availability before traveling.

Sunday, October 18 · Halloween on the Hill

Timed admission from 5:30–8 or 8:30 p.m. at Long Hill, 576 Essex Street, Beverly. Families can reserve a Sunday-evening walk through the illuminated Halloween displays. Children two and younger are listed as free, but everyone should be included when reserving tickets.

Monday, October 19 · Creative Writing Club

4–5 p.m. at Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street. Students in grades four through eight can develop stories, experiment with prompts, and share ideas in a welcoming library setting.

Tuesday, October 20 · Books, Babies and Toddlers

Books and Babies runs from 9:30–10 a.m., followed by Toddler Story Time from 10:30–11 a.m. at Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street. The first program is designed for newborns through 18 months; the second welcomes children ages 18 months through three years.

Wednesday, October 21 · Music, Movement and LEGO Club

Music and Movement runs from 10:45–11:30 a.m., followed by LEGO Club from 3:30–4:30 p.m. at Beverly Public Library Farms Branch, 24 Vine Street. Check the library page for registration details.

Thursday, October 22 · Little Listeners in Danvers

10:30–11 a.m. at Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street. Children ages three through six can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other early-literacy activities.

Thursday, October 22 · Pumpkin Painting in Beverly

3:30–4:30 p.m. at Beverly Public Library Farms Branch, 24 Vine Street. Families can get creative with a seasonal pumpkin-painting activity for children and all ages.

Thursday, October 22 · Halloween Bingo in Peabody

3:45–4:45 p.m. at Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street. Children ages four and older can play a seasonal version of bingo. Confirm space and registration requirements before attending.

Local planning tips

October is one of the North Shore’s busiest event seasons, so a little advance planning helps.

• Reserve Halloween on the Hill tickets online; tickets are not sold at the entrance.
• Expect heavy pedestrian traffic and limited parking in Salem during October weekends.
• Consider public transportation or parking outside Salem’s busiest downtown blocks.
• Check age ranges and registration requirements for library activities.
• Bring layers for outdoor evening events near the coast.
• Review organizer pages on the day of attendance for weather or schedule changes.

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Before you go

Event information was verified on October 15, 2026. Confirm ticket availability, registration status, admission prices, recommended ages, parking restrictions, accessibility details, and weather-related changes with each organizer.