Park
Boston Harbor Islands
Organized by Boston Harbor Islands
North End Waterfront · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
A collection of 34 islands accessible by ferry from May through October. A wonderful nature escape with junior ranger activities, beach…
Kid-friendly things to do in Back Bay
658 finds within 3 mi of 02115—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
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Free · Park
Christopher Columbus Park Playground
Organized by Christopher Columbus Park Playground
Downtown · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
A waterfront classic on the edge of the North End: climbing structures and slides with the Custom House tower peeking over the trees, plus…
Free · Park
Paul Revere Park & Playground
Organized by Paul Revere Park & Playground
Charlestown · 2.5 mi
Ages: 1-3, 3-5, 5-12
A scenic 5-acre waterfront park in Charlestown, Paul Revere Park offers one of the best playground views in the city - right beneath the…
Pizza
Publico Street Bistro & Garden
Organized by Publico Street Bistro & Garden
South Boston · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-12
A stylish South Boston spot serving globally inspired street food with a beautiful open-air garden, retractable roof, and fire pits…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - Harvard Square
Organized by J.P. Licks - Harvard Square
Harvard Square · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Harvard Square's J.P. Licks is the classic reward after the curious-kid circuit of bookstores and street performers — homemade scoops and…
Seafood
Joe’s Waterfront
Organized by Joe’s Waterfront
Waterfront / North End · 2.5 mi
Classic waterfront seafood spot with harbor views and fresh catches — a quintessential Boston dining experience. Christopher Columbus…
Park
Emerald Necklace
Organized by Emerald Necklace
Multiple · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Boston's beautiful chain of connected parks designed by Olmsted, featuring trails, playgrounds, and natural beauty. Miles of paths perfect…
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café (Union Square)
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Union Square)
Union Square · 2.5 mi
Life Alive's Union Square café brings its colorful plant-based bowls, wraps, and smoothies to one of Somerville's liveliest corners —…
Seafood
Boston Sail Loft
Organized by Boston Sail Loft
Waterfront / North End · 2.5 mi
Beloved waterfront seafood shack with stunning harbor views and fresh New England classics. A casual, fun spot where families enjoy lobster…
Beach
Carson Beach
Organized by Carson Beach
South Boston · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A wide, sandy South Boston beach with lifeguards in summer, a well-kept bathhouse, and an easy stroller path along the water. Free parking…
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café (Harvard Square)
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Harvard Square)
Harvard Square · 2.6 mi
Right off Harvard Square, this Life Alive is a reliable healthy pit stop between the bookstores, buskers, and riverbank — colorful bowls…
Free · Water Play
BCYF Curtis Hall
Organized by BCYF Curtis Hall
Jamaica Plain · 2.6 mi
Heads up: open now, but scheduled to close for maintenance mid-summer 2026 — check before you go. An indoor community pool at BCYF Curtis…
Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry's - Harvard Square
Organized by Ben & Jerry's - Harvard Square
Harvard Square · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The Harvard Square Ben & Jerry's scoops the famous flavor roster right on JFK Street — an easy win after the science…
Indoor Play
Puttshack Seaport
Organized by Puttshack Seaport
Seaport · 2.6 mi
Ages: All ages
High-tech mini-golf in Seaport featuring interactive gameplay and trackable scoring. Family-friendly atmosphere with kids welcome until 7…
Mediterranean
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Seaport
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Seaport
Seaport · 2.6 mi
Ages: All ages
The stunning Seaport location features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the harbor, perfect for keeping little ones entertained…
Ice Cream
Emack & Bolio's - Charlestown
Organized by Emack & Bolio's - Charlestown
Charlestown · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Emack & Bolio's Charlestown shop sits right on City Square — grab a marshmallow-rimmed cone after the Freedom Trail or a Navy Yard wander…
Museum
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
Organized by Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
Seaport · 2.6 mi
Ages: All ages
The ICA is full of cool art — kids 18 and under always go free, and the museum hosts monthly playdates with art-making, films, and more.
American
Kings Dining & Entertainment
Organized by Kings Dining & Entertainment
Seaport · 2.6 mi
Ages: 1-3, 3-5, 5-8, 9-12
Multi-game entertainment venue with bowling, arcade, air hockey, and family-friendly food. Multiple Boston locations make it easy to find…
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Back Bay with kids
Families in Back Bay have 402 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience, Pumpkin Patch of Play at Boston Children’s Museum and Cityside Pumpkin Patch — Boston Seaport. 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.