February school vacation is here! This list is full of 60+ entertaining, local ideas for kids of all ages. At the time of publication all of these events had spots available for registration (if applicable). You can find these and more on our Calendar too.

 

Fun February Vacation Activities (2026)

Camps/Drop-Off Programs

• DIScover Vacation Camp at Danvers Indoor Sports
  When: 2/16-2/20, 9am-12pm or 9am-3pm (before & after care available)
  Ages: 3.5-12
  Cost: $45+
  Details: This is a drop-off program. Advanced registration is required.
• Painting & Sculpture Workshops at Artcie in Hamilton
  When: 2/16-2/20, 9am-12pm
  Ages: Kindergarten – 5th Grade
  Cost: $65/day or $290/week
  Details: This is a drop-off program. Advanced registration is required.
• February Vacation at Appleton Farms, Ipswich
  When: 2/16-2/20, 9am-3pm
  Ages: 5-11
  Cost: Member Child: $555/week; Nonmember Child: $635/week
  Details: This is a drop-off program and kids spend most of their time outside on the farm. Advanced registration required.
• February Adventure Days at Ipswich River Sanctuary in Topsfield
  When: 2/17-2/20, 8:30am-3pm
  Ages: 5-12
  Cost: $345/week for members; $420 for nonmbers
  Details: Four sessions of hands-on, age-appropriate nature based activities and games to explore the natural world in winter. Drop off program, advanced registration required.
• Fun Art Workshops at Art’s Cool in MIddleton
  When: 2/16-2/19, 10:30am-2:30pm
  Ages: 4.5-13
  Cost: Starting at $55 for a 2 hr program or $355 for week-long program (4hrs/day)
  Details: Advanced registration is required.
• STEAM Workshop Series at In the Game Peabody
  When: 2/16-2/20, 9-10am
  Ages: 5-12
  Cost: $20/day
  Details: This is NOT a drop off program. Each session includes a 1-hour activity AND a 60-minute Green Game Play Pass and 500 prize tickets.

Daily Activities

ONGOING FOR ALL AGES

• Candlepin Bowling and Arcade Games at Cape Ann Lanes
  When: Open daily at 11am
  Cost: Varies by activity
• SBLI Skating Rink at MarketStreet Lynnfield
  When: Open daily
  Cost: $12, skate rentals $6
• Bowling, Arcade, Billiards, Axe-Throwing & Shuffleboard at Gametime Northshore
  When: Open daily
  Cost: Varies by activity
• Kids Free Week at Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester
  When: 2/16-2/20
  Cost: Kids free with adult admission
• Glow Mini Golf at Aloha Mini Golf in the Northshore Mall
  When: Open daily
  Cost: Ages 4-12, $11.99 for 3 rounds of gold (18 holes), $14.99 for ages 13+.
• Cowabunga’s in North Reading
  When: Open Tues-Sun
  Cost: $15/hr, $20/2 hrs, $29.99/3 hours & kids meal
• Hit the Arcade, Laser Tag or Ropes Course at In the Game in Peabody
  When: Open daily
  Cost: $20+
• Golf Lounge 18 at the Northshore Mall in Peabody
  When: Open daily
  Cost: Bay rentals start at $40
• Nova Adventure in Lynnfield
  When: Open daily
  Cost: $18+
• Immersive Gamebox at the Northshore Mall
  When: Open daily
  Cost: $34.99+
• New Movie Release (2/13): GOAT at AMC Liberty Tree Mall 20
  When: Tickets available daily
  Cost: $12+

Saturday, 2/14 & Sunday, 2/15

• LEGO World: WonderRealms at Wenham Museum
  When: 2/14 & 2/15, 9am-4pm
  Cost: $12 nonmember child/senior, $17 nonmember adult, free for members
• Magic Fred Show – Kids at The Cabot
  When: 2/14, 10:30am (doors open at 10am)
  Cost: Tickets start at $10
• Children’s Maple in the Barnyard at Appleton Farms, Ipswich
  When: 2/14, 10:45am-3pm (mult. sessions)
  Ages: 3-11 with adult
  Cost: $12 Members, $20 Non-members
• CraneExplorer: Valentine’s Coastal Crafts
  When: 2/14, 10am-12:30pm
  Ages: All ages
  Cost: $8+
• Rapunzel’s Valentine’s Day Party at Itsy Bitsy Zone
  When: 2/14, 1-3pm
  Ages: 0-6
  Cost: $30
• STEM: Cosmic Space Bots at North Shore Children’s Museum
  When: 2/15, 2:30pm
  Ages: 2-8
  Cost: $12
• Family Explorer: Winter Wildlife Walk at Crane Beach
  When: 2/15, 1-3pm
  Ages: All ages
  Cost: $8+
• Skate for a Cause: SBLI Partners with Youth Villages for a Special Fundraising Event at The SBLI Rink at MarketStreet
  When: 2/15, 11am-8pm
  Cost: $12 to skate (children 3 and under skate free), $6 for skate rentals, and $10 for skate assist rental

Monday, 2/16

• Up, Up and Away! with Mad Science at Wenham Museum
  When: 2/16, 10-10:50am & 2-2:50pm
  Ages: All ages
  Cost: $12+
• Miss Frizzle: Penguins at the North Shore Children’s Museum
  When: 2/16, 10am
  Ages: 2-8
  Cost: $12
• Curious Creatures & Face Painting at Itsy Bitsy Zone
  When: 2/16, 10am
  Ages: 0-6
  Cost: $30/child or $50/family
• Hello Kitty Tea Party at Art’s Cool
  When: 2/16, 10:30am-12:30pm
  Ages: 5.5-12
  Cost: $55
• Drop-in Crafting & Shopping at Hammer & Stain North Shore
  When: 2/16, 11am-3pm
  Ages: 4+
  Cost: Varies by project
• Pizza Decorating for Kids at Davio’s Lynnfield
  When: 2/16, 5-10pm
  Cost: $25

Tuesday, 2/17

• Winter Camp – Free Admission Day at Wenham Museum
  When: 2/17, 9am-4pm
  Ages: All ages
  Cost: FREE
• Winter Storytime at Topsfield Library
  When: 2/17, 10:30-11:30am
  Ages: 0-6
  Cost: Free
• Wingmasters: The World of Owls at Wenham Museum
  When: 2/17, 10:30-11:20am & 1:30-2:30pm
  Ages: 5+
  Cost: $12+ (must be purchased separately from free museum admission this day)
• Martial Arts Safety Program at Ipswich Library
  When: 2/17, 10-11am
  Ages: 3-6
  Cost: Free
• Children’s Yoga at Peabody Library, Main Branch
  When: 2/17, 10-11am
  Ages: All ages
  Cost: Free
• Sleepover Party (wear your PJs), Cupcakes & Bingo at Art’s Cool
  When: 2/17, 10:30am-12:30pm
  Ages: 5.5-12
  Cost: $55
• The Fairest Princess Stories & Songs at Flint Library (Middleton)
  When: 2/17, 11am-12pm
  Ages: 0-6
  Cost: Free
• Mask Making with Pop Up Art School at MBTS Library
  When: 2/17, 11am-12:30pm
  Ages: 8-12
  Cost: Free
• 2026 PJ Drive with Bruins Mascot Blades at Sawyer Library (Gloucester)
  When: 2/17, 2-3:30pm
  Ages: All ages
  Cost: Free, but bring a donation of new PJs
• Make a Dragon Eye Dice Box With Pop Up Art School at Sawyer Library (Gloucester)
  When: 2/17, 3-4:30pm
  Ages: 11-19
  Cost: Free
• Teen DIY: Custom Mugs at Abbot Library (Marblehead)
  When: 2/17, 3-4:30pm
  Ages: Teens
  Cost: Free
• Barbie: Let’s Go Party! at Savy Big 
  When: 2/17, 4:15pm
  Ages: 3-8
  Cost: $38
• Family Game Night & Pizza Party at Itsy Bitsy Zone
  When: 2/17, 5-7:30pm
  Ages: All ages
  Cost: $25

Wednesday, 2/18

• Bubbles Traveling Science Workshop at Wenham Museum
  When: 2/18, 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm
  Ages: Shows at 10am & 1pm for ages 3-5 & shows at 11am & 2pm for ages 5+
  Cost: $12+
• Elsa Tea Party at Itsy Bitsy Zone
  When: 2/18, 10am
  Ages: 0-6
  Cost: $30
• Ms. Rachel at Savy Big
  When: 2/18, 9-11am
  Ages: Toddlers & Caregivers
  Cost: $38
• Drop-in Crafting & Shopping at Hammer & Stain North Shore
  When: 2/18, 11am-3pm
  Ages: 4+
  Cost: Varies by project
• Puppies in Springtime Mural Project for Display at Sol Bean Cafe (at Art’s Cool)
  When: 2/18, 12:30-2:30pm
  Ages: 5.5-12
  Cost: $55
• K-Pop Huntrix Concert Experience and Meet & Greet at Hammond Castle
  When: 2/18, 6-8pm
  Ages: All ages
  Cost: $45

Thursday, 2/19

• Curious Creatures at Wenham Museum
  When: 2/19, 10-11am & 2-3pm
  Ages: All ages (guests must be able to remain seated for the 50-min presentation)
  Cost: $12+
• Family Yoga at Itsy Bitsy Zone
  When: 2/19, 10am
  Ages: 0-6
  Cost: $35
• Drop-in Crafts at Ipswich Library
  When: 2/19, 10am-12pm
  Ages: All (but under 8 must be accompanied by adult)
  Cost: Free
• Zootopia 2 Party at Art’s Cool
  When: 2/19, 10:30am-12:30pm
  Ages: 5.5-12
  Cost: $55
• Paint a Hedgehog With Pop Up Art School at Sawyer Library (Gloucester)
  When: 2/19, 3:30-5pm
  Ages: 8+
  Cost: Free
• Curious Creatures for Kids at Boxford Library
  When: 2/19, 2-2:45pm
  Ages: 6+
  Cost: Free

Friday, 2/20

• Curious Creatures & Play at Savy Big
  When: 2/20, 9:30am-12pm
  Ages: 3-8
  Cost: $38
• Family Storytime at Georgetown Library
  When: 2/20, 10-10:30am
  Ages: All ages
  Cost: Free
• Drop-in Crafting & Shopping at Hammer & Stain North Shore
  When: 2/20, 11am-3pm
  Ages: 4+
  Cost: Varies by project
• Teddy Bear Picnic at Itsy Bitsy Zone
  When: 2/20, 11am
  Ages: 0-6
  Cost: $20
• An Antarctic Adventure — Frizzle-Style at Wenham Museum
  When: 2/20, 10-10:45am & 2-2:45pm
  Ages: All ages
  Cost: $12+
• Out of This World Dance Party at Flint Library (Middleton)
  When: 2/20, 11am-12:30pm
  Ages: All ages
  Cost: Free

Saturday, 2/21 & Sunday, 2/22

• Personal Safety Workshop for Children at Georgetown Library
  When: 2/20, 10-10:45am
  Ages: 6-11
  Cost: Free
• Children’s Maple in the Barnyard at Appleton Farms, Ipswich
  When: 2/21, 10:45am-3pm (mult. sessions)
  Ages: 3-11 with adult
  Cost: $12 Members, $20 Non-members
• Lunar New Year Festival at Wenham Museum
  When: 2/21, 9am-4pm
  Ages: All ages
  Cost: $12+