Indoor Play
Play Union
Organized by Play Union
Somerville · 2.5 mi
Ages: 1-3, 3-5, 5-12
A drop in pretend play and craft studio where kids can imagine, build, create, and make up whole new worlds with no screens needed.
Kid-friendly things to do in Allston-Brighton
334 finds within 3 mi of 02134—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
Everything coming up near you
Free · Park
Dickerman Playground
Organized by Dickerman Playground
Somerville · 2.5 mi
A cozy urban park space providing simple ground fountains for neighborhood kids.
Sports
Sports Museum of New England
Organized by Sports Museum of New England
Back Bay · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Sports-history museum inside TD Garden showcasing Boston's legendary teams. Interactive exhibits let older kids test their skills and learn…
Brewery
Remnant Brewing
Organized by Remnant Brewing
Union Square · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Tucked into Union Square's Bow Market courtyard, Remnant is one of the few women- and brewer-owned breweries in the country. The shared…
Free · Park
Gerard Bergin Park
Organized by Gerard Bergin Park
Cambridge · 2.5 mi
A local neighborhood park featuring standard, push-button cooling water fountains.
Ice Cream
Gracie's Ice Cream
Organized by Gracie's Ice Cream
Union Square · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Union Square's quirky scoop shop — hyper-local flavors like chocolate Fluff and specialty cones torched to order. Kids love the…
Shop
Magpie Kids
Organized by Magpie Kids
Somerville · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
A cheerful, woman-owned shop near Porter Square filled with shiny things for babies' nests and kids' rooms up to age 10 — toys, clothes…
American
The Independent
Organized by The Independent
Union Square · 2.5 mi
Cozy neighborhood gastropub with elevated comfort food and a welcoming vibe. Great for families looking for quality food in a relaxed…
American
Shy Bird - Kendall Square
Organized by Shy Bird - Kendall Square
Kendall Square · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
An all-day rotisserie café in Kendall Square — counter service (no waiting game with hungry kids), great coffee, and spit-roasted chicken…
Shop
Henry Bear's Park
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Cambridge · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
A beloved local toy store packed with quality toys, games, books, and crafts for babies through big kids. The Cambridge shop regularly…
American
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Organized by Earls Kitchen + Bar
Back Bay · 2.5 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-12
A stylish spot in the Prudential Center where families can enjoy elevated comfort food together. Tiny voyagers will love the kid-friendly…
Pizza
Eataly Boston
Organized by Eataly Boston
Back Bay · 2.5 mi
Bustling Italian marketplace with kid-loved pizza, pasta, gelato, and plenty of quick, family-friendly dining options.
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café (Jamaica Plain)
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Jamaica Plain)
Jamaica Plain · 2.6 mi
Life Alive's JP café sits near the Arborway — a natural refuel after the Arnold Arboretum or Jamaica Pond loop, with vibrant plant-based…
Free · Park
Splash Fountain at Christian Science Plaza
Organized by Splash Fountain at Christian Science Plaza
Back Bay · 2.6 mi
A large, elegant grid of synchronized open-air pavement fountains popular on hot days.
Free · Park
Kennedy School Community Playground
Organized by Kennedy School Community Playground
Somerville · 2.6 mi
A community schoolyard playground with summer water play for neighborhood kids.
Free · Park
Walnut Street Park
Organized by Walnut Street Park
Somerville · 2.6 mi
A pocket park with a compact splash area tucked into the neighborhood.
Free · Park
Soule Recreation Center
Organized by Soule Recreation Center
Chestnut Hill · 2.6 mi
Features a modern, multi-jet spray pad located behind the main indoor facility.
Free · Water Play
BPS Madison Park
Organized by BPS Madison Park
Roxbury · 2.7 mi
An indoor community pool at BPS Madison Park in Roxbury — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
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Allston-Brighton with kids
Families in Allston-Brighton have 205 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Toddler Time at Rock Spot — Brookline, Kids Open Gym at Action Athletics Boston and Drop-In Art Making: Sculpted Pendants. Add 129 nearby places to play, eat and stay, and there’s always somewhere new to try. Everything below starts with what’s coming up soonest, so planning the week takes a minute, not an evening.