Peabody's North Shore Children's Museum To Host Weekend Of Summer Safety Events

PEABODY, MA — Families are encouraged to come to the North Shore Children's Museum of Peabody this weekend for two days of Summer Safety Month programs.

The three programs, in partnership with the Peabody Fire Department, Peabody Police Department and Metro-North YMCA, are free to attend with museum admission.

On Saturday, members of the Peabody Fire Department will share a fun and informative presentation at 10 a.m. about fire safety, especially around campfires and fireworks.

At 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, the YMCA will hold an interactive program about being safe on and around bodies of water this summer. The YMCA will also have a table in the lobby all day with information about their swim programs.

"Having partnerships with organizations like North Shore Children’s Museum allows us to extend our reach and teach water safety skills to more people," Torigian Family YMCA Executive Director Cara Green said. "May is National Water Safety Month, and as the weather heats up, we want to make sure everyone has the knowledge and skills they need to enjoy the water safely."

On Sunday, officers of the Peabody Police Department will be presenting at 12:30 p.m. on summer safety, focusing on bikes and speaking to strangers. The PPD will be in the lobby from noon to 4 p.m. handing out stickers and helmets.

There will also be a month-long raffle to raise money for the museum. Tickets are $6 per ticket or $10 per two tickets and are available at the front desk of NSCM through May 31.

The winner will receive a three-month membership to the Metro North YMCA, a ride in a Peabody Police car to a Peabody school, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Peabody Fire Headquarters.

For more information and to reserve tickets in advance visit here.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)