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Save the ice cream money. These free events and places around Boston make getting out with the kids a little easier on your wallet.
Updated Oct 31, 2026 · 702 listings
Free · Special Event
Organized by Peabody Essex Museum
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Salem
Ages: All ages
See the outside of Allison's house dressed up for Hocus Pocus at PEM's Ropes Mansion. The exterior display is free to view; the mansion's…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Boston Public Market Association
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Downtown Boston
Ages: All ages
Celebrate Halloween at Boston Public Market, then follow the Pumpkin Stroll along the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The market's free Family…
Free · Active Play
Organized by Boston Fire Museum
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Seaport
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Bring your tiny voyagers inside a historic firehouse to explore antique fire engines, firefighting artifacts, and interactive fire-alarm…
Free · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Boston Public Market
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
North End
Ages: 3–5, 5–12, 13+
Add a colorful stop to your family's market visit with free face painting by FaceArt. The organizer recommends this activity for children…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Cider Hill Farm
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Amesbury
Ages: All ages
Warm up around a communal fire pit and enjoy live music during a relaxed afternoon on the farm. Hot cider, seasonal food, snacks, and…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Mashpee Commons
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mashpee
Ages: All ages
Come in costume for a free Halloween outing at Mashpee Commons on Saturday, October 31. Start with the 11 AM pre-party on the Village…
Free · Active Play
Organized by Asian Community Development Corporation
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Chinatown
Ages: 3–5, 5–12
SaturPLAY brings kids and families to Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park for an afternoon of creative, youth-led activities that spark…
Free · Festive Fun
Organized by Mass Audubon Magazine Beach
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cambridgeport
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12, 13+
Drop by before trick-or-treating to search for creepy-crawly animals, explore the park, make Halloween crafts, help create a bat-inspired…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Cape Cod Mall
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hyannis
Ages: All ages
Princesses, pirates, superheroes and little monsters can all trick-or-treat indoors at Cape Cod Mall on Halloween afternoon. Expect treats…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Moon and Back Bookstore
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:30 PM
West Medford
Ages: All ages
Celebrate Halloween with a reading of The Princess in Black and the Trick-or-Treating Trouble, the twelfth book in the series. Attendees…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Wellfleet Drive-In & Wellfleet and Eastham Firefighters Relief Associations
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wellfleet
Ages: All ages
Bring the whole costumed crew to the Wellfleet Drive-In for the 18th annual Trunk or Treat Festival. Decorated cars line the wooded lot…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Friends of Titus Sparrow Park / Spruce Street Nursery School
Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
South End
Ages: All ages
Start Halloween with a neighborhood party in the South End. Friends of Titus Sparrow Park and Spruce Street Nursery School are bringing…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Thacher Hall
Sat, Oct 31 · 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Yarmouth Port
Ages: All ages
Celebrate Halloween around Yarmouth Port Common with an all-ages evening of treats, festive decorations and not-too-scary fun. Visit the…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Harwich Community Center
Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Harwich
Ages: All ages
Take a family-friendly Halloween stroll past glowing carved pumpkins, decorated buoys, friendly ghosts and festive lights at Harwich…
Free · Special Event
Organized by The Newburyport Farmers Market
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Newburyport
Ages: All ages
The Newburyport Farmers Market brings live music, local artisans, and fresh produce to the Tannery Marketplace every Sunday morning…
Free · Special Event
Organized by ICA Boston
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Seaport
Ages: 3–5, 5–12, 13+
Boston school-aged students from Pre-K through grade 12 can visit the ICA free with a Boston Family Days pass and bring up to two family…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fenway
Ages: 5–12, 13+
Boston school-aged students and up to two guests can visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum for free with a Boston Family Days Program…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Peabody Essex Museum
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Salem
Ages: All ages
See the outside of Allison's house dressed up for Hocus Pocus at PEM's Ropes Mansion. The exterior display is free to view; the mansion's…
Free · Arts & Crafts
Organized by ICA Boston
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Seaport
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Enjoy a free family day filled with art-making, gallery activities, performances, and workshops that help kids connect with contemporary…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Brookline Booksmith
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:30 AM
Coolidge Corner
Ages: 3–5, 5–12
Celebrate What Marcel Found with author Cedar Pruitt. This nonfiction picture book tells the true story of a boy whose discovery led to the…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Cider Hill Farm
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Amesbury
Ages: All ages
Warm up around a communal fire pit and enjoy live music during a relaxed afternoon on the farm. Hot cider, seasonal food, snacks, and…
Free · Special Event
Organized by SoWa Boston
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
South End
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
One of Boston's largest open-air markets, SoWa transforms pedestrian-only Thayer Street into a Sunday gathering with regional farmers…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Hummingbird Books
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Chestnut Hill
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
Little book lovers are invited to gather beneath the Great Oak Tree inside Hummingbird Books for a complimentary Sunday storytime.
Free · Cards & Games
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Sun, Nov 1 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Newburyport
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Drop in to test an ever-changing assortment of new toys, arts and crafts, and games, then tell the Henry Bear’s Park team what you think…
Free · Cards & Games
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Sun, Nov 1 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Charlestown
Ages: 5–12, 13+
Henry Bear’s Park brings out new board games for a relaxed monthly group game night. Try unfamiliar games, meet other players, or bring a…
Free · Active Play
Organized by Little Milestones
Mon, Nov 2 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Teaticket
Ages: 0–1
A self-led weekly meetup for moms and newborns, with occasional guest speakers. Adults and newborns attend free. Drop in; no registration…
Free · STEM Learning
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Beverly
Ages: All ages
A mixed-age group where children learn and play together through arts and crafts, science experiments, outdoor adventures, and…
Free · Active Play
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Peabody
Ages: 1–3
A welcoming toddler playgroup for exploration, sensory play, socializing, and caregiver connection. A NorthEast Arc early-intervention…
Free · Arts & Crafts
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Middleton
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A hands-on, tactile art playgroup where children ages 2 and up can explore color, make a creative mess, and build fine-motor skills through…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Cape Cod Children's Place
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Harwich
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Children ages 2–6 join Miss Mary and her puppet friends for stories, songs, laughter, and hands-on fun. The program is free. CCCP publishes…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Mon, Nov 2 · 11:15 AM
Wellesley
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
Sing and dance along with local music-time hero Jeff Jam. These high-energy sessions delight little ones and grown-ups alike.
Free · Arts & Crafts
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Middleton
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A tactile art playgroup where children ages 2 and up explore color, sensory materials, and creative self-expression while building…
Free · STEM Learning
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Danvers
Ages: All ages
An interactive mixed-age playgroup where children explore, learn, and develop social, motor, and cognitive skills through lively…
Free · STEM Learning
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Boxford
Ages: All ages
A mixed-age learning-through-play group with hands-on science, imaginative art, and collaborative games that spark curiosity, creativity…
Free · Arts & Crafts
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Peabody
Ages: All ages
A creative mixed-age playgroup with art, music, drama, and imaginative play designed to encourage self-expression, confidence, and social…
Free · Parenting & Wellness
Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe
Tue, Nov 3 · 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Charlestown
Ages: 0–1
A relaxed Tuesday-morning meetup for moms on maternity leave at Ruthie's Juice Cafe in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Bring your baby, order a…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Jeff Jam
Tue, Nov 3 · 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Davis Square
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
Sing, dance, and laugh with children's musician Jeff Jam during his free weekly Tuesday sing-along at Magpie Kids. Jeff brings his acoustic…
Free · Parenting & Wellness
Organized by Nurture by NAPS
Tue, Nov 3 · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
South Boston
Ages: 0–1
Bring your baby and your feeding questions to this free, one-hour parent support group. A registered nurse with lactation expertise can…
Free · Parenting & Wellness
Organized by Juno
Tue, Nov 3 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Arlington
Ages: 0–1
Come as you are with your infant and your feeding questions. An IBCLC leads this free, one-hour group for caregivers navigating…
Free · STEM Learning
Organized by Mass Audubon
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Hingham
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12, 13+
Join Mass Audubon at dusk to look for nighttime sights and sounds of nature at Wompatuck State Park. Let's listen for the calls of owls…
Free · STEM Learning
Organized by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Tue, Nov 3 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Plum Island
Ages: All ages
Spend an evening exploring the night sky with the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club. This all-ages gathering introduces families to stars…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by The Mill Cafe
Wed, Nov 4 · 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Arlington
Ages: 0–1, 1–3
A pediatric speech-language pathologist leads this free storytime for caregivers and babies from birth through age 2. Caregivers can learn…
Free · STEM Learning
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Danvers
Ages: 3–5, 5–12
A parent-and-child group for ages 3 and up that builds confidence and early kindergarten skills through hands-on literacy, math…
Free · STEM Learning
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Middleton
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A hands-on STEAM playgroup where children ages 2 and up can explore materials, experiment creatively, and develop fine-motor skills through…
Free · Active Play
Organized by Cape Cod Children's Place
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
South Dennis
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
Join Britt for creative movement, singing, dancing, and play for children ages 2–5 with a supervising adult. The program is free. CCCP…
Free · Arts & Crafts
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Boxford
Ages: All ages
A mixed-age creative playgroup where children dream, design, build, craft stories, and explore imaginative play. Registration must be…
Free · Arts & Crafts
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Peabody
Ages: All ages
A lively mixed-age playgroup for creative self-expression through art, music, drama, and imaginative play. Registration must be completed…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Moon and Back Bookstore
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
West Medford
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Stop by Moon and Back Bookstore for a free Wednesday storytime. All are welcome.
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Barnes & Noble
Wed, Nov 4 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lynnfield
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
Pause the week's errands for a story together at Barnes & Noble in MarketStreet Lynnfield. Little listeners and their grown-ups can join…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Wed, Nov 4 · 11:15 AM
Arlington
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
Sing and dance along with local music-time hero Jeff Jam. These high-energy sessions delight little ones and grown-ups alike.
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Molly's Bookstore
Wed, Nov 4 · 11:30 AM
Allston
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
Bring children ages 0–4 to Molly's Allston bookstore for engaging stories and coloring activities during its weekly Wednesday storytime…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Wenham Museum
Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wenham
Ages: All ages
Explore the model trains, toy collections and hands-on history exhibits during a free evening at Wenham Museum. This month's theme is…
Free · Active Play
Organized by Cape Cod Children's Place
Thu, Nov 5 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Harwich
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Children from birth through age 6 move, stretch, climb, and explore gross-motor equipment and open-ended activities with their caregivers…
Free · STEM Learning
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Middleton
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A tactile STEAM playgroup where children ages 2 and up can create, explore sensory materials, and build fine-motor skills through hands-on…
Free · STEM Learning
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Danvers
Ages: All ages
An interactive mixed-age playgroup where children explore, learn, and develop social, motor, and cognitive skills through lively…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Middleton
Ages: 0–1
An interactive group for babies from birth through 12 months and their caregivers, with songs, stories, sensory activities, play, bonding…
Free · Active Play
Organized by CFCE of the North Shore
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Peabody
Ages: All ages
A mixed-age playdate with room for creative expression, imaginative play, socializing, and caregiver connection. Registration must be…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Porter Square Books
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Porter Square
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Join a Porter Square Books bookseller for a Thursday morning picture-book storytime. Children of all ages are welcome, with the book…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Charlestown
Ages: All ages
Take a story break at Ruthie’s Juice Cafe with a free children’s read-aloud. This dated session runs from 10:00 AM to 10:20 AM. The…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Brookline CFCE / BEEP / Public Library of Brookline
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Coolidge Corner
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
A free community playgroup for children ages 0–5 and their grownups, offered by BEEP and the Public Library of Brookline with Coordinated…