Free · Park
Johnson Playground Spray Deck
Organized by Johnson Playground Spray Deck
Jamaica Plain · 2.3 mi
A local Jamaica Plain neighborhood spot with simple push-button water activators.
Kid-friendly things to do in Back Bay
659 finds within 3 mi of 02115—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
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Mexican
Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
Organized by Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
South Boston · 2.3 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A lively Southie taqueria on West Broadway where the corn tortillas keep things naturally gluten-free friendly — GF tacos, churros…
Hotel
Canopy by Hilton Boston Downtown
North End · 2.3 mi
Ages: All ages
A stylish downtown stay that keeps families connected—free bike rentals for little riders, connecting rooms for siblings, and a location…
Shop
Build-A-Bear Workshop Faneuil Hall
Organized by Build-A-Bear Workshop Faneuil Hall
Downtown · 2.3 mi
Ages: All ages
Make a furry friend at Build-A-Bear Workshop in Faneuil Hall's North Market Building. The hands-on bear-making experience includes…
Museum
Boston Fire Museum
Organized by Boston Fire Museum
Seaport · 2.3 mi
Ages: All ages
This gem of a museum is not only free to visit, but features vintage fire-fighting vehicles, dress-up, and is easy to spot in an old fire…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - Jamaica Plain
Organized by J.P. Licks - Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain · 2.3 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The cow-spotted mothership of Boston's homegrown ice cream chain — award-winning scoops, intensely good frozen yogurt, and in-house roasted…
Seafood
James Hook & Co
Organized by James Hook & Co
Seaport · 2.3 mi
Casual waterfront seafood spot known for fresh lobster rolls and kid-friendly picnic tables—perfect for a fun Seaport bite.
Free · Park
North & South Canal Fountains
Organized by North & South Canal Fountains
North End · 2.3 mi
Ages: All ages
A pair of gentle, wading-friendly fountains in the North End Parks, where water bubbles up and flows along a shallow canal — perfect for…
American
Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant
Organized by Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant
South Boston · 2.3 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A beloved South Boston gathering spot where families can grab a booth up front and enjoy wood-fire-grilled American classics. Known for…
American
Granary Tavern
Organized by Granary Tavern
Downtown · 2.3 mi
Historic tavern near Faneuil Hall serving American classics in a cozy, family-welcoming atmosphere. A solid choice for lunch or dinner…
Shop
Boing! Toy Shop
Organized by Boing! Toy Shop
Jamaica Plain · 2.3 mi
Ages: All ages
Jamaica Plain's beloved neighborhood toy store, right on Centre Street. Boing! is packed floor-to-ceiling with thoughtfully chosen toys…
Italian
Capo
Organized by Capo
South Boston · 2.3 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A Southie favorite serving red-sauce Italian classics in warm, 19th-century-inspired rooms with big, comfortable booths. The gluten-free…
Park
Martin's Park
Organized by Martin's Park
Seaport · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Designed in memory of the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombings, Martin's Park in the Seaport is a beautiful and meaningful…
Park
The Lawn on D
Organized by The Lawn on D
Seaport · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
In Seaport: an outdoor lawn featuring giant games, colorful LED-lit circular swings, and open green space. A fun, less formal outing…
Pizza
Night Shift Lovejoy Wharf
Organized by Night Shift Lovejoy Wharf
West End · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
This waterfront brewery and taproom near TD Garden is a surprisingly great spot for families during daytime hours. Tiny voyagers will love…
Hotel
The Envoy Hotel
Seaport · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0-1, 1-3, 3-5, 5-12
A stylish waterfront hotel in the Seaport district offering the "Kids Just Want to Have Fun" package. Perfect for families visiting Boston…
Pizza
Ernesto's Pizzeria
Organized by Ernesto's Pizzeria
North End · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A North End institution slinging huge, foldable slices since 1985 — the kind of no-frills pizza counter kids remember. Gluten-free crust is…
Mexican
bartaco Seaport
Organized by bartaco Seaport
Seaport · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0-2, 2-4, 3-5, 5-12
bartaco's Seaport outpost brings the same beachy, upscale street-taco vibes to Fort Point — tacos, rice bowls, and fresh guac with a…
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Back Bay with kids
Families in Back Bay have 403 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including SoWa Open Market, Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience and Pumpkin Patch of Play at Boston Children’s Museum. 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.