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Everything coming up near you Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Brookline CFCE / BEEP / Public Library of Brookline
Tue, Jun 8 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Brookline Village · 1.6 mi
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…
$ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by ICA Boston
Sun, Jun 13 · 11:00 AM
Seaport · 2.6 mi
Ages: 3–5, 5–12
Join an ICA educator for a playful, family-friendly gallery tour using games, drawing, and other interactive activities to explore artists'…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Atlantic Wharf
Sat, Aug 7 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fort Point · 2.2 mi
Ages: All ages
Plan a summer morning by the water with free family entertainment, hands-on activities, and games at Atlantic Wharf. The event welcomes all…
Mediterranean
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Huntington
Fenway · 0.2 mi
Ages: All ages
Near the Museum of Fine Arts and Northeastern, this spacious Tatte is perfect for post-museum family treats. Little ones love the colorful…
Museum
Organized by Museum of Fine Arts
Fenway · 0.2 mi
Ages: All ages
Surprisingly good for families: there's a dedicated kids’ guide and themed trails to engage younger visitors in the galleries. (Bridges &…
Burgers
Organized by Tasty Burger - Fenway
Fenway · 0.4 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A retro fast-food burger joint steps from Fenway Park, flipping fresh flat-patty burgers with quick counter service that's easy with kids…
Hidden Gem
Organized by Bodega Sneaker Speakeasy
Back Bay · 0.4 mi
Ages: All ages
A hidden "secret door" bodega in the Back Bay that opens into a cool sneaker store—older kids absolutely LOVE the reveal. A Boston hidden…
Seafood
Organized by Eventide Fenway
Fenway · 0.4 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The fast-casual Fenway outpost of Portland's famous Eventide Oyster Co., serving their legendary brown butter lobster roll counter-style…
Ice Cream
Organized by J.P. Licks - Boylston Street
Fenway · 0.4 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
J.P. Licks near the Fenway — the reliable post-game or post-museum cone, with dozens of homemade flavors, dairy-free options, and soft…
Mediterranean
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Fenway
Fenway · 0.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Near Fenway Park, this spacious Tatte location is perfect for pre-game family fuel-ups. Little ones can enjoy kid-friendly pastries while…
Mediterranean
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Symphony
Symphony · 0.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Near Symphony Hall and the Berklee campus, this Tatte location offers families a cultured dining experience with outstanding pastries and…
Sports
Organized by Red Sox Game at Fenway Park
Fenway · 0.4 mi
Ages: All ages
America's most beloved ballpark offers an unforgettable experience for young sports fans. Catch a game, see the Green Monster up close, and…
Park
Organized by Emerald Necklace – The Ramble
Fenway · 0.5 mi
Ages: All ages
A maze-like woodland adventure in Boston's Emerald Necklace, perfect for little wanderers who love discovering secret bridges, winding…
Ice Cream
Organized by FoMu
Fenway · 0.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Plant-based ice cream so creamy that dairy devotees don't notice — FoMu's coconut-milk base and natural sweeteners make it a hero for…
Hotel
Kenmore Square · 0.5 mi
Next to Fenway Park, this stylish hotel's "Family Fenway Excursion" offers game tickets, treat baskets, and space for families to spread…
Hotel
Back Bay · 0.5 mi
Home of the whimsical "Goodnight Moon Suite," inspired by the classic bedtime story; includes themed décor, cookies & milk turndown, and…
Free · Park
Organized by Splash Fountain at Christian Science Plaza
Back Bay · 0.5 mi
A large, elegant grid of synchronized open-air pavement fountains popular on hot days.
Books
Organized by Trident Booksellers & Café
Back Bay · 0.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Newbury Street's iconic bookstore-café combo — browse the kids' section, then settle in for pancakes or smoothies with your little reader…
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