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 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 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 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

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 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 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

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 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 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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

Trains, Trains, Trains! at the Welcome Center
All aboard for hands-on fun! The Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom invites kids and families to explore the magic of trains during FSaint J Sparkles, December 13th at the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center. Our Trains, Trains, Trains! pop-up exhibit features wooden train tables, tracks, and plenty of playtime for young engineers. We will also have a holiday photo booth! Come build, connect, and imagine as we celebrate the Kingdom’s rich railroad history together!

Step out of the cold and into some cozy holiday fun with the Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom during Saint J Sparkles!

Enjoy free hot cocoa and coffee, hands-on kids’ activities, and a cheerful play space where families can relax, create, and celebrate together. Meet members of the museum’s team, learn about our exciting plans for a permanent museum in downtown St. Johnsbury, and discover ways to get involved.

Bring your friends, family, and holiday spirit — we can’t wait to celebrate this magical evening with our community!

☕🎨❄️ Free and open to all ages.

Trains, Trains, Trains! at the Welcome Center
All aboard for hands-on fun! The Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom invites kids and families to explore the magic of trains during Fall for Saint J, October 11–12 at the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center. Our Trains, Trains, Trains! pop-up exhibit features wooden train tables, tracks, and plenty of playtime for young engineers. Come build, connect, and imagine as we celebrate the Kingdom’s rich railroad history together!

Trains, Trains, Trains! at the Welcome Center
All aboard for hands-on fun! The Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom invites kids and families to explore the magic of trains during Fall for Saint J, October 11–12 at the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center. Our Trains, Trains, Trains! pop-up exhibit features wooden train tables, tracks, and plenty of playtime for young engineers. Come build, connect, and imagine as we celebrate the Kingdom’s rich railroad history together!

CMNEK Presents: A Celebration of Living in Vermont for the Autumnal Equinox

Join us for a special program designed for children ages 0–6!

• Kara Burnett, CMNEK Board Secretary, will lead little ones through a short history of Vermont using song and movement.

• Enjoy stories celebrating our Brave Little State.

• Create memorable crafts to take home.

The event will be hosted by Ms. Becky, Children’s Librarian, in the Children’s Room at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum and Free Public Library on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 10:15 a.m.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We’re thrilled to be part of Final Fridays in downtown Saint Johnsbury this summer! On three special Fridays starting in June, the Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom will host a hands-on activity booth full of playful discovery. Kids can “go fishing” in our kiddie pool, color their favorite Northeast Kingdom scenes, build with trains, and dive into creative fun inspired by our local culture and landscape. It’s a perfect way to celebrate summer, community, and curiosity—come play with us!

We’re thrilled to be part of Final Fridays in downtown Saint Johnsbury this summer! On three special Fridays starting in June, the Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom will host a hands-on activity booth full of playful discovery. Kids can “go fishing” in our kiddie pool, color their favorite Northeast Kingdom scenes, build with trains, and dive into creative fun inspired by our local culture and landscape. It’s a perfect way to celebrate summer, community, and curiosity—come play with us!

We brought the magic of the Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom to the Newport Winter Carnival—and what a joyful day it was! Families gathered in the gym to explore our “Build the NEK” activity zone, where kids dove into Lincoln Logs, trains, and imaginative play inspired by local landscapes. Our used book fundraiser made a return, offering stories for just 25 cents, and sparking smiles across generations. With hands-on fun, historic photos of the Kingdom, and the warm spirit of community, this pop-up brought a taste of what’s to come at CMNEK. Thanks to everyone who stopped by—we can’t wait to see you again soon!

We launched the Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom with a joyful sneak peek during First Night North in Saint Johnsbury! Families stopped by our pop-up exhibit to play with Lincoln Logs, build imaginary worlds with wooden trains, color tractors and trains, and watch a short film about maple syrup making. We also hosted a used book sale fundraiser—thanks to the generous donations, kids picked out stories for just 25 cents each! It was a cozy, creative, and community-filled celebration of local heritage and hands-on learning. This was just the beginning—and we’re excited for what’s ahead!