Park
Esplanade Playspace
Organized by Esplanade Playspace
Back Bay · 1.3 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Located near the Hatch Shell and the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, this playground features state-of-the-art equipment designed to increase…
Kid-friendly things to do in Back Bay
668 finds within 3 mi of 02115—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
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Park
Billy Ward Playground
Organized by Billy Ward Playground
Brookline · 1.4 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A small, shaded neighborhood park with a basic push-button water misting station.
Park
Boston Public Garden & Swan Boats
Organized by Boston Public Garden & Swan Boats
Back Bay · 1.4 mi
Ages: All ages
The country's first public botanical garden with beautiful seasonal blooms. Ride the iconic swan boats on the lagoon—a classic…
Hidden Gem
Make Way for Ducklings Statue
Organized by Make Way for Ducklings Statue
Beacon Hill · 1.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Beloved bronze statues of Mrs. Mallard and her eight ducklings from the classic children's book. A perfect photo-op spot in the Public…
Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Back Bay · 1.4 mi
Luxury and kid-friendliness combined: children's welcome amenities, in-room toys, kids' robes, and one of the city's best indoor pools.
Mexican
Naco Taco
Organized by Naco Taco
Central Square · 1.4 mi
Creative taqueria with fresh, flavorful tacos and Mexican street food. Casual atmosphere that welcomes families for a quick, delicious meal…
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café (Kendall Square)
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Kendall Square)
Kendall Square · 1.4 mi
Vibrant organic café in the heart of Kendall Square serving colorful, plant-based bowls, wraps, and smoothies. The downstairs level has a…
Free · Water Play
BCYF Quincy
Organized by BCYF Quincy
Downtown · 1.4 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Quincy in Boston — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston residents)…
Museum
Puppet Showplace Theater
Organized by Puppet Showplace Theater
Brookline Village · 1.5 mi
Ages: All ages
In Brookline: fun puppet shows and workshops for younger kids featuring weird and wonderful creative performances. A unique theater…
Pizza
OTTO Pizza - South End
Organized by OTTO Pizza - South End
South End · 1.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Portland-born OTTO brings its inventive slices — think mashed potato-bacon-scallion — to the South End. Every pie is available on…
Mexican
Yellow Door Taqueria - South End
Organized by Yellow Door Taqueria - South End
South End · 1.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The South End outpost of Yellow Door brings the same creative corn-tortilla tacos and vibrant, art-filled vibe to Harrison Ave. Corn…
American
Park City South Boston
Organized by Park City South Boston
South Boston · 1.5 mi
A massive 30,000-sq-ft outdoor hangout—swings, lawn games, food stalls, and space for kids to roam.
Shop
Henry Bear's Park
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Brookline · 1.5 mi
Ages: All ages
A beloved local toy store packed with quality toys, games, books, and crafts for babies through big kids. The Brookline shop regularly…
Free · Park
Juniper Street Playground
Organized by Juniper Street Playground
Brookline · 1.5 mi
A hidden community gem with a compact, push-button water spray area.
Shop
Tiny Hanger - Brookline
Organized by Tiny Hanger - Brookline
Coolidge Corner · 1.5 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8
A curated children's boutique offering thoughtfully selected clothing, gifts, and accessories for babies and kids. Known for their Jellycat…
Books
Turtle Books
Organized by Turtle Books
Brookline · 1.5 mi
Ages: All ages
A cozy Brookline Village bookshop with a big heart for little readers — weekly storytimes, playgroups for small children, and author…
Books
Brookline Booksmith
Organized by Brookline Booksmith
Coolidge Corner · 1.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Coolidge Corner's legendary indie bookstore, with a downstairs kids' section that's a destination in itself and regular story hours and…
Ice Cream
Toscanini's - Central Square
Organized by Toscanini's - Central Square
Central Square · 1.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The Cambridge legend famously crowned the world's best ice cream — dense, custardy scoops in inventive house-made flavors (burnt caramel is…
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Back Bay with kids
Families in Back Bay have 412 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Drop-In Art Making: Sculpted Pendants, Face Painting by FaceArt at Boston Public Market and Halloween in the Gardens. Add 256 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.