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Eureka Puzzles & Games
Organized by Eureka Puzzles & Games
Brookline · 1.5 mi
Ages: All ages
A Coolidge Corner institution for puzzle and game lovers of every age. Eureka is packed with jigsaw puzzles, board games, brain teasers…
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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American
The Paramount
Organized by The Paramount
Beacon Hill · 1.5 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-12
A beloved Beacon Hill breakfast institution where families line up for legendary pancakes and French toast. The bustling cafeteria-style…
Museum
Freedom Trail
Organized by Freedom Trail
Downtown · 1.6 mi
Ages: All ages
The 2.5-mile historic walking route through Boston's key Revolution-era sites—best for older children who can walk more. A living history…
American
Shy Bird - Kendall Square
Organized by Shy Bird - Kendall Square
Kendall Square · 1.6 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…
Free · Water Play
BCYF Mason Pool
Organized by BCYF Mason Pool
Roxbury · 1.6 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Mason in Roxbury — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston residents)…
Mediterranean
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Beacon Hill
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill · 1.6 mi
Ages: All ages
This beloved Israeli-inspired bakery offers gorgeous pastries and savory bites in a warm, welcoming space perfect for families. Little ones…
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Kodomo
Organized by Kodomo
Beacon Hill · 1.6 mi
Ages: All ages
A design-forward children's boutique on Charles Street in Beacon Hill — “kodomo” means “child” in Japanese — carrying baby and kids'…
Books
Beacon Hill Books
Organized by Beacon Hill Books
Beacon Hill · 1.6 mi
Ages: All ages
A beautiful independent bookstore on Beacon Hill with a charming kids' section, hidden tiny door for little ones to discover, and cozy…
American
Beacon Hill Books & Cafe
Organized by Beacon Hill Books & Cafe
Beacon Hill · 1.6 mi
Whimsical storybook-style café inside a historic bookstore; has a charming kids' reading nook and child-sized pastries at the cafe.
Brewery
Harpoon Beer Garden on the UnCommon Corner
Organized by Harpoon Beer Garden on the UnCommon Corner
Boston Common · 1.6 mi
Ages: All ages
A seasonal, all-ages beer garden on Boston Common at Boylston and Tremont streets, open from May 1 through late October. El Jefe’s Taqueria…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - Coolidge Corner
Organized by J.P. Licks - Coolidge Corner
Coolidge Corner · 1.6 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A Coolidge Corner institution — pair a movie at the historic theater with award-winning homemade ice cream. Kid cones, fro-yo, and…
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Happy Journey Toys
Organized by Happy Journey Toys
Beacon Hill · 1.6 mi
Ages: All ages
A whimsical, locally owned toy shop filled with puzzles, plushies, educational games, and unique finds. Perfect for browsing with curious…
Free · Park
Dana Park
Organized by Dana Park
Cambridge · 1.6 mi
Features a beautiful neighborhood gathering space with a central cooling spray ring.
Free · Park
Pierce School Playground
Organized by Pierce School Playground
Brookline · 1.6 mi
Schoolyard grounds featuring standard ground jets active during the summer months.
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Whitney + Winston
Organized by Whitney + Winston
Beacon Hill · 1.6 mi
Ages: All ages
A darling Beacon Hill boutique from the team behind Crush Boutique, named Best of Boston 2026 for kids' clothing. Whitney + Winston stocks…
Park
Boston Common & Frog Pond
Organized by Boston Common & Frog Pond
Downtown · 1.6 mi
Ages: All ages
A historic, shallow concrete wading pool in the heart of Boston Common with a central spray fountain.
Free · Water Play
Frog Pond Spray Pool
Organized by Frog Pond Spray Pool
Downtown · 1.6 mi
Ages: All ages
A beloved free spray pool in the heart of Boston Common — the historic shallow wading pool turns into a splash haven with a central spray…
Arts & Crafts
Minni Boston
Organized by Minni Boston
Beacon Hill · 1.6 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Celebrate at Minni's Beacon Hill creative studio with an art-and-design party tailored to children up to age 10. Parties pair…
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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.