Italian
Prima
Organized by Prima
Charlestown · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A modern Italian steakhouse on Charlestown's City Square serving prime steaks, pasta, and pizza near TD Garden. The family-friendly draw…
Kid-friendly things to do in Back Bay
658 finds within 3 mi of 02115—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
Everything coming up near you
Museum
Museum of Ice Cream
Organized by Museum of Ice Cream
Seaport · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-12, 13+
Tiny adventurers can indulge in a delightful, multi-sensory experience at the Museum of Ice Cream. Families can dive into the famous…
Free · Park
Lincoln Park/Argenziano School Playground
Organized by Lincoln Park/Argenziano School Playground
Somerville · 2.6 mi
A big schoolyard park with a summer spray area, sports courts, and plenty of play structures.
Books
Harvard Coop
Organized by Harvard Coop
Harvard Square · 2.6 mi
Ages: All ages
The landmark Harvard Square bookstore, with multiple floors to explore and a solid children's section. A classic rainy-day wander paired…
Ice Cream
Gracie's Ice Cream
Organized by Gracie's Ice Cream
Union Square · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Union Square's quirky scoop shop — hyper-local flavors like chocolate Fluff and specialty cones torched to order. Kids love the…
Free · Park
Peter Looney Park
Organized by Peter Looney Park
Charlestown · 2.6 mi
A neighborhood playground at Peter Looney Park in Charlestown — a free, easy stop for little voyagers to climb and play. Open dawn to dusk.
American
The Independent
Organized by The Independent
Union Square · 2.6 mi
Cozy neighborhood gastropub with elevated comfort food and a welcoming vibe. Great for families looking for quality food in a relaxed…
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café (Seaport)
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Seaport)
Seaport · 2.6 mi
Life Alive's Seaport café — exposed brick, a colorful mural, and cozy couches — sits steps from the Harborwalk and Boston Children's…
Free · Water Play
BCYF Holland (Temporarily Closed)
Organized by BCYF Holland (Temporarily Closed)
Dorchester · 2.6 mi
Heads up: this pool is currently closed. An indoor community pool at BCYF Holland in Dorchester — free swim for the whole family with a…
Books
Papercuts Bookshop
Organized by Papercuts Bookshop
Jamaica Plain · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
A beloved indie bookshop in Jamaica Plain with a thoughtfully curated children's shelf and a warm neighborhood feel. An easy pair with…
Indoor Play
Jump On In
Organized by Jump On In
Brighton · 2.7 mi
Ages: 3-5, 5-12
Wall to wall inflatables where kids can bounce, slide, race, and turn into happy, tired noodles by the end of playtime.
Ice Cream
Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream - Cambridge
Organized by Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream - Cambridge
Harvard Square · 2.7 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Lizzy's scoops something for every family member in Harvard Square — beloved hard ice cream plus sorbet, sherbet, yogurt, and sugar-free…
Free · Park
Jean B. Waldstein (Dean) Playground
Organized by Jean B. Waldstein (Dean) Playground
Brookline · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
A 5.63-acre Brookline community park shaded by mature oak trees, with a playground, splash pad, open lawn, youth baseball field, basketball…
Park
Arnold Arboretum
Organized by Arnold Arboretum
Jamaica Plain · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
A 265-acre park in Jamaica Plain with 7,000+ trees and beautiful trails perfect for biking or walking. One of Boston's best spots for a…
Mediterranean
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Charlestown
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Charlestown
Charlestown · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
Nestled in historic Charlestown, this Tatte brings Mediterranean-inspired delights to neighborhood families. Little explorers can refuel…
Free · Park
Corbett-McKenna Park
Organized by Corbett-McKenna Park
Somerville · 2.7 mi
A small neighborhood pocket park offering simple, push-button water misters.
Brewery
Remnant Brewing
Organized by Remnant Brewing
Union Square · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
Tucked into Union Square's Bow Market courtyard, Remnant is one of the few women- and brewer-owned breweries in the country. The shared…
Shop
Joy Street Kids
Organized by Joy Street Kids
Charlestown · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
Joy Street's shop on Charlestown's Main Street is stocked with the brand's hand-drawn baby, kids', and women's pajamas and clothing, plus a…
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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.