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677 finds within 3 mi of 02115—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.

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  • $ · Active Play

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Oct 27 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    South End · 1.3 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1–4 move, stretch, hop, stomp, and dance with Miss Gaby using songs, instruments, props, parachute play, and bubbles…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Story Time at Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Tue, Oct 27 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Charlestown · 3 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Set aside a half hour for stories at Ruthie's Juice Cafe. This story time meets at 11 AM on Tuesday and Thursday mornings; the guest…

  • $ · Parenting & Wellness

    Parent + Baby Power with Becca — MAC Charlestown

    Organized by MYSTRYDE Athletic Club

    Tue, Oct 27 · 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2.7 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    Fit in a workout while keeping your little one nearby at MAC Charlestown. Becca leads this 45-minute Parent + Baby Power class for parents…

  • Free · Parenting & Wellness

    Moms on Mat Leave Meetup at Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Tue, Oct 27 · 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

    Charlestown · 3 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    A relaxed Tuesday-morning meetup for moms on maternity leave at Ruthie's Juice Cafe in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Bring your baby, order a…

  • Free · Parenting & Wellness

    Feeding Support Group with Nurture by NAPS

    Organized by Nurture by NAPS

    Tue, Oct 27 · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

    South Boston · 2.2 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    Bring your baby and your feeding questions to this free, one-hour parent support group. A registered nurse with lactation expertise can…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    Little STEM Lab with Miss Lisa

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Oct 27 · 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

    South End · 1.3 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 2–5 become junior scientists with Miss Lisa, a museum educator, licensed early childhood teacher, and STEAM specialist…

  • Free · Cards & Games

    Pokémon Night

    Organized by Henry Bear's Park

    Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Brookline · 1.5 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Bring Pokémon cards to meet and trade with other collectors. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event; the program is…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Halloween Costume Party at Squirrel Tales Story Time

    Organized by Beacon Hill Books & Café

    Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Beacon Hill · 1.6 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Costumes are encouraged for this special all-ages Halloween story time at Beacon Hill Books. Hear Room on the Broom, then stay for a song…

  • Free · STEM Learning

    School-Age STEAM Club at Charlestown Library

    Organized by Boston Public Library — Charlestown

    Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2.7 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Make an after-school stop for hands-on building, art projects, and science experiments. Children ages 6–12 can explore science and art…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Tue, Oct 27 · 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

    Roxbury · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Explore Franklin Park Zoo after dark during Boston Lights, a walk-through experience featuring large illuminated lantern displays inspired…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Molly's Minis: The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby

    Organized by Molly's Bookstore

    Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM

    Allston · 2.6 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Young readers ages 8–12 can join Molly’s Allston book club to discuss The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby by G.Z. Schmidt and meet…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Oct 28 · 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM

    North End · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 1–3

    Make time for a toddler morning in the North End. BCYF Nazzaro Community Center's fall schedule includes Toddler Time in its…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 1.3 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1½–4 create with Miss Emily through mixed-media art and rotating sensory activities. Smocks are provided, but families should…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Story Time for Ages 0–5 at Charlestown Library

    Organized by Boston Public Library — Charlestown

    Wed, Oct 28 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Charlestown · 2.7 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Bring babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for picture books, songs, and rhymes at the Charlestown Branch. Movement breaks with props give…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Baby

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Oct 28 · 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    South End · 1.3 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3

    Babies ages 6–18 months explore art and sensory stations with Miss Emily using textures, water play, foam, paints, and other…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Storytime at Molly's Bookstore Allston

    Organized by Molly's Bookstore

    Wed, Oct 28 · 11:30 AM

    Allston · 2.6 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Bring children ages 0–4 to Molly's Allston bookstore for engaging stories and coloring activities during its weekly Wednesday storytime…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

    Roxbury · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Explore Franklin Park Zoo after dark during Boston Lights, a walk-through experience featuring large illuminated lantern displays inspired…

  • $ · Movies & Shows

    Watch Wednesdays: Ghostbusters

    Organized by The Anchor Boston

    Wed, Oct 28

    Charlestown · 3 mi

    Ages: 5–12, 13+

    Cozy up for an outdoor waterfront screening of the original Ghostbusters on The Anchor’s giant 20-foot LED screen. The fall movie-night…

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Families in Back Bay have 421 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Boston Landing Indoor Movie Night: Halloweentown, Halloween Spooktacular at Boston Children’s Museum and Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience. 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.