Magic Fred the Magician 2 PM SOLD OUT
2024-12-27 14:00 - 14:45 (America/New_York)
Come to the museum to watch Magic Fred’s amazing magic show! With music, puppets, and plenty of magic, Magic Fred’s one-of-a-kind show will have you laughing the whole time. Join us for this fun event!
Recommended for ages 6 and up. The program is approximately 45 minutes in length.

The 2 PM show is OSLD OUT.

SOLD OUT: Kids' Countdown to NY Eve
2024-12-31 10:00 - 13:00
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
Note: The museum is open only for this special program on December 31.

Please join us next year.
Ring in the New Year at the Wenham Museum! With music, movement, performance, and art we will welcome 2025 in a fun and family-friendly way. We’ll countdown to “midnight” at 12 p.m. with streamers and a balloon drop! All of the museum’s galleries will be open as well, for you to enjoy.
Advanced Ticket Prices – everyone 2 years of age and up needs a ticket:
Members: $12 per person
Nonmembers: $15 per person
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
All tickets at the door on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 are $20 per person.
10 a.m. – Museum & Galleries Open
10:15 a.m. – Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals
11:15 a.m. – Music & Movement (one time only)
12 p.m. – Countdown to “Midnight” & Balloon Drop
12:15 p.m. – Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Ongoing Activities – Make Fancy Hats, Balloon Artist, and Face Painting
1 p.m. – Museum & Galleries Close
We invite you to also visit the museum galleries. Admission to the galleries is included with your ticket.
Note: The museum is open only for this special program on December 31.

The Yo-Yo Guy
2025-12-26 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-26 14:00 - 14:45
Get Ready for Yo-Yo Fun!
Join us for an unforgettable performance by John Higby — the Yo-Yo Guy!
With lightning-fast tricks, laugh-out-loud comedy, and jaw-dropping stunts, John brings his award-winning yo-yo show to Wenham Museum! He’s performed around the world, holds four Guinness World Records, and even walks on a giant yo-yo!
This high-energy, interactive show features 45-minutes of yo-yos, unicycles, and plenty of surprises — perfect for kids and families.
Learn more about the Yo-Yo Guy at www.yoyoshow.com and get ready to cheer, laugh, and be amazed!
📅 Friday, December 26 at 10AM & 2PM
🎟️ Preregistration required.
🔗 Register for the 10 AM show here >>
🔗 Register for the 2 PM show here >>
Tickets:
$12 Member Child/Adult/Senior
$14 Nonmember Child/Adult/Senior
Free Children Under 2 years of age
Museum admission is required in addition to event tickets.
Wenham Museum is your go-to destination for winter break fun! View the full line-up of winter break programming here >>

Create & Craft
2025-12-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-03 10:00 - 15:00
🎨✨ Create, Craft, and Imagine! ✨🎨
Make the most of school vacation week with a day of hands-on creativity at the museum! Kids can choose from a menu of craft projects — from colorful creations to take-home treasures — and make something uniquely their own.
🖍️ $12 per craft
✨ No registration needed — just stop in, get inspired, and let your creativity shine!
🎟️ Regular museum admission is required — then it’s up to you how crafty you get!

Abracadabra — It’s Magic Fred!
2025-12-27 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-27 14:00 - 14:45
🎩✨ Abracadabra — It’s Magic Fred! ✨🎩
Get ready to laugh, gasp, and shout “How did he do that?!” as Magic Fred brings his hilarious, high-energy magic show to Wenham Museum! With music, puppets, and plenty of silly surprises, this one-of-a-kind show will have kids and grown-ups smiling from ear to ear.
Recommended for all ages, the show is 45 minutes of nonstop fun!
📅 Saturday, December 27 10AM & 2PM
🎟️ Preregistration required

🔗 Register for the 10 AM show here >>
🔗 Register for the 2 PM show here >>
Tickets:
$12 Member Child/Adult/Senior
$14 Nonmember Child/Adult/Senior
Free: Children Under 2 years of age
Museum admission is required in addition to event tickets.
Wenham Museum is your go-to destination for winter break fun! View the full line-up of winter break programming here >>

Popcorn! A Circus Variety Show
2025-12-28 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-28 14:00 - 14:45
Step right up for Popcorn! — an outrageous, one-man circus show packed with laughs, surprises, and incredible skill! Physical comedian Peter Cannizzaro of Salem, MA brings together circus arts, magic, and comedy in a high-energy performance that’s pure fun for the whole family.
Filled with nostalgic toys, impressive balancing acts, and buttery-smooth tricks, Popcorn! is sure to inspire kids and adults alike to play, learn, and challenge themselves. Get ready to be amazed!
Sunday, December 28 at 10AM & 2PM
Preregistration required.
🔗 Register for the 10 AM show here >>
🔗 Register for the 2 PM show here >>
Tickets:
$12 Member Child/Adult/Senior
$14 Nonmember Child/Adult/Senior
Free Children Under 2 years of age
Tip: for even more circus fun, visit our exhibit Step Right Up: Let’s Go to the Circus! before or after the show!
Museum admission is required in addition to event tickets.
Wenham Museum is your go-to destination for winter break fun! View the full line-up of winter break programming here >>

Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals
2025-12-29 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-29 14:00 - 14:45
Get ready to laugh, cheer, and join the fun as Lindsay brings her larger-than-life Puppet Pals to Wenham Museum! With plenty of silliness, audience participation, and memorable puppet characters, this series of charming short stories will have kids and grown-ups smiling from ear to ear.
Perfect for ages 3–8 — and anyone young at heart!
Monday, December 29 at 10AM & 2PM
Preregistration required.
🔗 Register for the 10 AM show here >>
🔗 Register for the 2 PM show here >>
Tickets:
$12 Member Child/Adult/Senior
$14 Nonmember Child/Adult/Senior
Free Children Under 2 years of age
Museum admission is required in addition to event tickets.
Wenham Museum is your go-to destination for winter break fun! View the full line-up of winter break programming here >>

Kids' Countdown to New Years
2025-12-31 10:00 - 13:00
✨ Get ready to glow your way into the New Year! ✨
Kids’ Countdown to New Year’s Eve
Wednesday, Dec. 31 │ 10 AM – 1 PM
This family-friendly celebration is bursting with bright lights, big smiles, and hands-on fun for all ages. Step into the glow and enjoy a morning full of festive activities!
You can:
🎨 Get creative in the Glow Art Studio
🎯 Play Supersized Glow Games
🖌️ Help paint a Glow-in-the-Dark Community Mural
📝Add your hopes for the year ahead to our Wishing Wall
📸 Strike a pose at a Festive Photo Op
🎭 Get glowing with Temporary Tattoos
💃 Celebrate with a Glow-Up Dance Party + Countdown at NOON
✨ Tip: Wear white or neon to shine under the blacklights!
ADVANCE TICKETS* (save by purchasing ahead):
$20 Member Child/Adult/Senior
$25 Nonmember Child/Adult/Senior
Free: Children under 2
*Available online until 8 PM on Dec. 30
DAY-OF TICKETS (available at the door):
$25 Member Child/Adult/Senior
$30 Nonmember Child/Adult/Senior
Please note: The museum will be open on December 31 exclusively for this special program. Event tickets are required for entry.
All ticket sales directly support the museum’s educational programming in 2026.
