Events – Celebrate Community & Curiosity
From maple sugaring season to art-making adventures, CMNEK hosts events that bring our community together in meaningful and magical ways. Whether it’s a puppet show, a maker’s workshop, or a day dedicated to local legends, our events are crafted to inspire wonder, ignite imagination, and create lasting memories for families and friends of all ages.
Grand Opening: NEK Farmers' Market & General Store
Starting May 2nd, we are transforming part of the museum into a hands-on Farmers’ Market & General Store, inspired by the farms, food, and small businesses of the Northeast Kingdom.
Children can:
“Harvest” produce
Weigh vegetables on market scales
Run their own farms stand
Shop the market and store
Stock shelves in the General Store
Practice kindness, cooperation, and commerce.
This exhibit celebrates the agricultural roots and entrepreneurial spirit of our region.
Exhibit open from May 2, 2026 to August 30th 2026
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Final Fridays at CMNEK
Final Fridays at CMNEK - Summer Evenings in Downtown Saint Johnsbury
Join us for Final Fridays at the Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom! During Discover Saint Johnsbury’s beloved Final Friday Celebrations, CMNEK will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. so families can add hands - on play to their evening downtown.
After enjoying the music, local vendors, and community festivities, stop by the museum for creative exploration, imaginative play, and interactive exhibits designed especially for children ages 1-6.
Admission pricing remains the same as our regular museum hours. Members are free.
Make the museum part of your Final Fridays tradition, - play, explore, and celebrate summer in the NEK!
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Final Fridays at CMNEK
Final Fridays at CMNEK - Summer Evenings in Downtown Saint Johnsbury
Join us for Final Fridays at the Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom! During Discover Saint Johnsbury’s beloved Final Friday Celebrations, CMNEK will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. so families can add hands - on play to their evening downtown.
After enjoying the music, local vendors, and community festivities, stop by the museum for creative exploration, imaginative play, and interactive exhibits designed especially for children ages 1-6.
Admission pricing remains the same as our regular museum hours. Members are free.
Make the museum part of your Final Fridays tradition, - play, explore, and celebrate summer in the NEK!
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Final Fridays at CMNEK
Final Fridays at CMNEK - Summer Evenings in Downtown Saint Johnsbury
Join us for Final Fridays at the Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom! During Discover Saint Johnsbury’s beloved Final Friday Celebrations, CMNEK will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. so families can add hands - on play to their evening downtown.
After enjoying the music, local vendors, and community festivities, stop by the museum for creative exploration, imaginative play, and interactive exhibits designed especially for children ages 1-6.
Admission pricing remains the same as our regular museum hours. Members are free.
Make the museum part of your Final Fridays tradition, - play, explore, and celebrate summer in the NEK!
Fall Exhibit: Helpers in our Neighborhood
Helpers in our Neighborhood.
We are welcoming the fall season with a fresh exhibit rotation at CMNEK! A Hands on Exhibit designed especially for children 1-6.
Little learners can:
Explore a one room school house
Practicing care for others in our EMS & Care Station
Engage in community helper role play.
Join us as we celebrate the everyday helpers who make out Northeast Kingdom Strong.
Special Saturday Morning Story Time
Special Saturday Morning Storytime- Featuring The Pumpkin Who Didn’t Want to be Spooky
Join us for a very a gentle, family-friendly Halloween puppet Storytime designed especially for children ages 1-6.
Meet our friendly pumpkin and woodland friends as they try on silly costumes, crunch through fall leaves, and discover that Halloween can by cozy - not spooky.
Costumes welcome. No scary surprises!
Space is limited for 10:30 a.m. story circle, so arrive early to get a good seat.
Included with regular admission
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK with Janet Newman
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Special Sunday Morning Story Time - Mother’s Day
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Saturday Afternoon Story Time
Saturday Afternoon Storytime at CMNEK with Janet Newman
Join us on select Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Yoga Storytime Adventure
Join Elise Nickerson, 200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, for a fun and enriching youth yoga experience (that feels great for adult bodies too!). Each day we’ll read a storybook and explore breathing, yoga poses, and meditation that bring the story to life — turning reading into a playful, active adventure.
$15 per caregiver/child pair | $3 each additional child
Members receive 20% off
Bring a mat if you have one
Yoga Storytime Adventure
Join Elise Nickerson, 200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, for a fun and enriching youth yoga experience (that feels great for adult bodies too!). Each day we’ll read a storybook and explore breathing, yoga poses, and meditation that bring the story to life — turning reading into a playful, active adventure.
$15 per caregiver/child pair | $3 each additional child
Members receive 20% off
Bring a mat if you have one
Yoga Storytime Adventure
Join Elise Nickerson, 200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, for a fun and enriching youth yoga experience (that feels great for adult bodies too!). Each day we’ll read a storybook and explore breathing, yoga poses, and meditation that bring the story to life — turning reading into a playful, active adventure.
$15 per caregiver/child pair | $3 each additional child
Members receive 20% off
Bring a mat if you have one
Yoga Storytime Adventure
Join Elise Nickerson, 200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, for a fun and enriching youth yoga experience (that feels great for adult bodies too!). Each day we’ll read a storybook and explore breathing, yoga poses, and meditation that bring the story to life — turning reading into a playful, active adventure.
$15 per caregiver/child pair | $3 each additional child
Members receive 20% off
Bring a mat if you have one
Special Sunday Afternoon Story Time
Special Sunday Afternoon Storytime at CMNEK
Love frogs and salamanders? Come join story time on Sunday, April 19th at 2:30 pm to read a salamander story with Deanna Murray. Salamander Sky is a children's book written by Vermont author Katy Farber. Learn all about amphibian migration in the NEK and why it is so important to help out our little friends! There will be a related activity after the story. Story time is included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Special Saturday Afternoon Story Time
Saturday Afternoon Storytime at CMNEK with Janet Newman - A Story about Maple Sugar
Join us on select Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Hands-on Crafts at the Maple Festival
The Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom invites families to enjoy a free community activity during the Maple Festival on Saturday, April 18.
From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, visitors can stop by the museum’s front sidewalk area to participate in hands-on crafts and explore a featured museum exhibit. This free event is open to all and designed for children and families to celebrate the season together.
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Saturday Afternoon Story Time
Saturday Afternoon Storytime at CMNEK with Janet Newman
Join us on select Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Special Sunday Morning Story Time
Special Spring Storytime- Featuring “Henrietta the Chicken” and the Story of Henrietta’s Eggs with Dr. Jeanie Metivier
Join us for a very special spring - themed puppet story time at the Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom! Meet Henrietta the Hen, a friendly farm chicken who lives right here in the Northeast Kingdom. Through gentle stortytelling and puppetry, children will learn how eggs hatch, how farmers care for animals in the spring, and what new life looks like on a Vermont farm after a long winter.
After story time, children are invited to participate in a museum-wide “Egg Discovery Hunt” and visit our Spring ARt table for farm-themed coloring pages and a junior farmer certificate.
This special story time celebrates:
Spring in Vermont
Farming and agriculture in the NEK
Life cylces and animal care
Imaginiative play and story telling.
No live animals -just creative learning, puppets, and hands on fun.
Space is limited for 10:30 a.m. story circle, so arrive early to get a good seat.
Included with regular admission
Saturday Afternoon Story Time
Saturday Afternoon Storytime at CMNEK with Janet Newman
Join us on select Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK with Sandy Crow
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Saturday Afternoon Story Time
Saturday Afternoon Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Telling Stories With Our Bodies A Yoga Storytime Experience at CMNEK
Telling Stories With Our Bodies
A Yoga Storytime Experience at CMNEK
Saturdays in March | 9:00–10:00 AM
(Before the museum opens)
Join Elise Nickerson, 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, for a fun and enriching youth yoga experience (that feels great for adult bodies too)! Every week we will read a storybook and explore breathing exercises, yoga poses, and meditation that bring the story to life. Classes build balance, focus, confidence, and imagination while turning reading into a playful, active adventure.
This class is welcoming to caregivers and little ones of all experience levels. No prior yoga experience needed!
Bring a yoga mat if you have one (not required).
Space is limited.
Pricing:
$15 per guardian/child pair
$3 for each additional child
Museum members receive 20% off.
Register Here
eliseabroad@gmail.com
We’re excited to offer this special before-hours program and look forward to seeing you on the mat!
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK with Janet Newman
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Saturday Afternoon Story Time
Saturday Afternoon Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Telling Stories With Our Bodies A Yoga Storytime Experience at CMNEK
Telling Stories With Our Bodies
A Yoga Storytime Experience at CMNEK
Saturdays in March | 9:00–10:00 AM
(Before the museum opens)
Join Elise Nickerson, 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, for a fun and enriching youth yoga experience (that feels great for adult bodies too)! Every week we will read a storybook and explore breathing exercises, yoga poses, and meditation that bring the story to life. Classes build balance, focus, confidence, and imagination while turning reading into a playful, active adventure.
This class is welcoming to caregivers and little ones of all experience levels. No prior yoga experience needed!
Bring a yoga mat if you have one (not required).
Space is limited.
Pricing:
$15 per guardian/child pair
$3 for each additional child
Museum members receive 20% off.
Register Here
eliseabroad@gmail.com
We’re excited to offer this special before-hours program and look forward to seeing you on the mat!
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK with Janet Newman
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Saturday Afternoon Story Time
Saturday Afternoon Storytime at CMNEK
Join us on select Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
CMNEK at Dabble Day at Saint Johnsbury School
The Caledonia Southern Essex Building Bright Futures Council Partners are pleased to host the 16th Annual Dabble Day
March 14 from 9:30-Noon at the St Johnsbury School.
Free
Telling Stories With Our Bodies A Yoga Storytime Experience at CMNEK
Telling Stories With Our Bodies
A Yoga Storytime Experience at CMNEK
Saturdays in March | 9:00–10:00 AM
(Before the museum opens)
Join Elise Nickerson, 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, for a fun and enriching youth yoga experience (that feels great for adult bodies too)! Every week we will read a storybook and explore breathing exercises, yoga poses, and meditation that bring the story to life. Classes build balance, focus, confidence, and imagination while turning reading into a playful, active adventure.
This class is welcoming to caregivers and little ones of all experience levels. No prior yoga experience needed!
Bring a yoga mat if you have one (not required).
Space is limited.
Pricing:
$15 per guardian/child pair
$3 for each additional child
Museum members receive 20% off.
Register here
eliseabroad@gmail.com
We’re excited to offer this special before-hours program and look forward to seeing you on the mat!
Sunday Morning Story Time
Sunday Storytime at CMNEK with Janet Newman
Join us on select Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a cozy, interactive Storytime celebrating the art, history, and culture of the Northeast Kingdom. Each Storytime features a themed story inspired by Vermont life - from maple sugaring and farm animals to forests, trains, rivers, and local traditions.
Children are invited to move, imagine, and participate through simple hands - on activities connected to the story.
Storytime in included with museum admission and is designed especially for ages 1-7 , though all are welcome.
Purchase General Admission here.