Free · Park
Dorothy Curran Play Area at Joe Moakley Park
Organized by Dorothy Curran Play Area at Joe Moakley Park
South Boston · 2.4 mi
Offers large spray loops and dumping buckets near South Boston beaches.
Kid-friendly things to do in Back Bay
659 finds within 3 mi of 02115—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
Everything coming up near you
Hotel
Boston Harbor Hotel
Rowes Wharf · 2.4 mi
A waterfront luxury stay designed for families—indoor pool, "Kidventure" scavenger hunt, cupcake activity, and easy access to the aquarium…
Seafood
The Barking Crab
Organized by The Barking Crab
Seaport / Fort Point · 2.4 mi
Waterfront seafood shack with picnic tables and paper bibs; casual, loud, and fun atmosphere for kids; outdoor seating by the harbor…
Park
Gronk Playground
Organized by Gronk Playground
West End · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A one-of-a-kind playground along the Charles River Esplanade where play meets adventure. At the center is a giant football-shaped climbing…
Seafood
Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf
Organized by Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf
Waterfront · 2.4 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-12
Iconic Boston seafood dining steps from the New England Aquarium! The $10 kids menu lets tiny voyagers pick a first bite (fruit cup, carrot…
Seafood
State Street Provisions
Organized by State Street Provisions
Downtown · 2.4 mi
Bright, modern spot by the Aquarium with kids' favorites, roomy tables, and patio seating steps from the waterfront.
Hotel
Boston Marriott Long Wharf
North End · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Waterfront hotel with an indoor pool for splashy fun—steps from the aquarium, harborwalk, playgrounds, and kid-loved attractions.
Hotel
Bricco Suites
North End · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Suite-style stays with room to spread out—right in the North End for easy walks to treats, playgrounds, and waterfront adventures.
Park
Brewer-Burroughs Playground
Organized by Brewer-Burroughs Playground
Jamaica Plain · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5
A true toddler paradise in Jamaica Plain, the Brewer-Burroughs Tot Lot is thoughtfully designed for kids under five. The fully fenced…
Free · Park
Christopher Columbus Park Splash Pad
Organized by Christopher Columbus Park Splash Pad
North End / Waterfront · 2.4 mi
A gentle spray fountain right on the waterfront, with harbor views, shady trellis walkways, and a playground steps away for a full…
Sports
Greenway Carousel
Organized by Greenway Carousel
Downtown · 2.4 mi
Ages: 1-3, 3-5, 5-12
Ride the Greenway's accessible carousel in Boston, featuring native New England animals inspired by children's drawings. Birthday…
Brewery
Trillium Brewing - Fort Point
Organized by Trillium Brewing - Fort Point
Fort Point · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Trillium's Fort Point flagship pairs its New England farmhouse-inspired beers with a full-service restaurant and patio, making it one of…
Hidden Gem
Polcari's Coffee
Organized by Polcari's Coffee
North End · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Polcari's legendary lemon slush is an icy, tangy Boston classic—perfect for a quick, family-friendly treat on a warm day. A taste of…
Pizza
Regina’s Pizzeria
Organized by Regina’s Pizzeria
North End · 2.4 mi
Iconic Boston pizza spot; casual, loud enough for kids; high chairs available; walkable to playgrounds and Freedom Trail.
Italian
Tony & Elaine's
Organized by Tony & Elaine's
North End · 2.4 mi
Old-school Italian comfort food served in a retro red-sauce setting. Kids love the pasta, cozy booths, and the hanging rainbow lights…
Italian
La Famiglia Giorgio's
Organized by La Famiglia Giorgio's
North End · 2.4 mi
Family-style Italian spot with giant portions and a welcoming North End vibe making your tiny voyagers feel right at home.
Books
I AM Books
Organized by I AM Books
North End · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
An Italian-American cultural hub and bookshop in the North End with a delightful kids' corner — including Italian children's books and…
Park
DeFilippo Playground ("The Gassy")
Organized by DeFilippo Playground ("The Gassy")
North End · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Known to North End locals as 'The Gassy,' this neighborhood favorite packs a lot into a city block: a fenced-in playground with climbing…
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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.