194 finds within 3 mi of 02474—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
$ · Stories & Songs
Organized by The Village Playspace
Wed, Jun 23 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Medford · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Enjoy open play plus a 10:30–11 AM sing-along with children's musician Matt Heaton. Admission is $35 per child, with fees calculated in the…
Brewery
Organized by Arlington Brewing Beer Garden
Arlington · 0.2 mi
Ages: All ages
Every Saturday from mid-May through September, the lawn of the historic Jason Russell House becomes Arlington's community beer garden —…
Shop
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Arlington · 0.3 mi
Ages: All ages
A beloved local toy store packed with quality toys, games, books, and crafts for babies through big kids. The Arlington shop regularly…
Free · Park
Organized by Dugger Park
Medford · 0.9 mi
Set along the Mystic River, offering basic playground amenities and summer water misters.
Free · Park
Organized by Robbins Farm Park
Arlington · 1 mi
A hilltop favorite in Arlington Heights with one of the best Boston skyline views around. Kids can climb the big playground (complete with…
Free · Park
Organized by North Union Spray Park
Arlington · 1.1 mi
Features modern spray nozzles, soft safety surfacing, and adjacent playground structures.
Books
Organized by Moon and Back Bookstore
Medford · 1.3 mi
Ages: All ages
A friendly Medford Square bookstore that loves its littlest customers — free storytimes on Wednesday mornings and Saturday afternoons, plus…
Free · Park
Organized by Dilboy Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool
Somerville · 1.4 mi
A major state-run athletic complex featuring a dedicated shallow wading pool. Check the pool's website for current open hours before you go…
Free · Park
Organized by Capen Park
Medford · 1.5 mi
A local community playground featuring simple, child-operated cooling water fountains.
American
Organized by Mothership Alewife
Alewife · 1.7 mi
Space-themed family restaurant with creative American fare and fun galactic decor. Kids love the atmosphere while parents enjoy quality…
Ice Cream
Organized by Rancatore's - Belmont
Belmont Center · 1.8 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Belmont Center's beloved scoop shop from the other Toscanini brother — outstanding house-made ice cream, made-from-scratch toppings, and a…
Free · Park
Organized by Reverend Thomas J. Williams Park
Cambridge · 2.1 mi
A quiet residential park with basic, ground-level water spraying elements.
Mediterranean
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Davis Square)
Davis Square · 2.2 mi
Life Alive's Davis Square café pairs perfectly with a Somerville family day — bright plant-based bowls, wraps, and smoothies steps from the…
Pizza
Organized by American Flatbread at Sacco's Bowl Haven
Davis Square · 2.3 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
This Davis Square gem pairs American Flatbread's wood-fired, organic-ingredient pizzas with candlepin bowling under one roof — the ultimate…
Ice Cream
Organized by J.P. Licks - Davis Square
Davis Square · 2.3 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Davis Square's cow-print corner shop — homemade ice cream, soft serve, and fro-yo steps from the bike path. A Somerville family ritual on…
Free · Park
Organized by Father Callanan Playground
Cambridge · 2.4 mi
A local neighborhood spot with simple water jets to cool down playground visitors.
Free · Park
Organized by Cambridge Universal Design Playground
Cambridge · 2.4 mi
An inclusive, fully accessible playground featuring sensory-friendly water play elements.
Park
Organized by Louis A. DePasquale Playground
Cambridge · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A 30,000-square-foot inclusive playground at Danehy Park in Cambridge, the DePasquale Universal Design Playground was thoughtfully created…
Showing 18 of 194 finds.
Families in Arlington have 163 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including The Haunted Maze at Mahoney's Winchester, Halloween Party + Open Play — Sunday Special Event and Wilson Farm Pumpkin Village. Add 31 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.