Indoor Play
Play Union
Organized by Play Union
Somerville · 2.7 mi
Ages: 1-3, 3-5, 5-12
A drop in pretend play and craft studio where kids can imagine, build, create, and make up whole new worlds with no screens needed.
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
Free · Park
Artesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck
Organized by Artesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck
Brighton · 2.8 mi
A massive, fenced-in wading pool paired with an interactive spray area. Check the pool's website for current open hours before you go —…
Pizza
Monument Restaurant & Tavern
Organized by Monument Restaurant & Tavern
Charlestown · 2.8 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A Charlestown neighborhood gem serving creative comfort food with wood-fired pizzas, lemon-rosemary chicken wings, and family-friendly…
Shop
Bringing Up Baby
Organized by Bringing Up Baby
South Boston · 2.8 mi
Ages: All ages
A Best of Boston–winning children's boutique on East Broadway in Southie, carrying fashion, toys, and books for girls and boys from newborn…
Free · Park
Walnut Street Park
Organized by Walnut Street Park
Somerville · 2.8 mi
A pocket park with a compact splash area tucked into the neighborhood.
Museum
Franklin Park Zoo
Organized by Franklin Park Zoo
Roxbury · 2.8 mi
Ages: All ages
Boston's beloved zoo featuring exotic animals, nature play areas, and educational programs. Kids connect with wildlife from around the…
Park
Franklin Park Zoo Playground
Organized by Franklin Park Zoo Playground
Roxbury · 2.8 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Let your little animals run wild at the zoo's 10,000 square foot wildlife-inspired playground! Climb tiger-shaped structures, balance…
Museum
USS Constitution
Organized by USS Constitution
Charlestown · 2.8 mi
Ages: All ages
"Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Kids can explore the historic vessel, learn about naval history…
Indoor Play
Charlestown Music & Art Playspace
Organized by Charlestown Music & Art Playspace
Charlestown · 2.8 mi
Ages: 0-1, 1-3, 3-5
Charlestown's newest spot for little ones to run, jump, and discover! This bright, welcoming playspace is packed with hands-on fun—from a…
Seafood
Legal Sea Foods - Harborside
Organized by Legal Sea Foods - Harborside
Seaport · 2.8 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-12
A Boston institution serving up the freshest catch right on the waterfront! The $10 kids menu is a steal—tiny voyagers choose a first bite…
Museum
Mapparium
Organized by Mapparium
Back Bay · 2.8 mi
Ages: All ages
A stunning 30-foot stained glass globe you walk through while viewing the world from inside. Kids are amazed by this unique…
American
Sunnyside Café
Organized by Sunnyside Café
Charlestown · 2.8 mi
Sunnyside All Day Brunch Cafe, nestled in Charlestown, MA, offers a delightful dining experience for brunch enthusiasts with an extensive…
American
Urban Wild
Organized by Urban Wild
Charlestown · 2.8 mi
A lively, modern hangout that's part restaurant, part fun-zone. Grab comfort food and snacks while kids burn energy bowling, playing…
Museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Organized by Harvard Museum of Natural History
Harvard Square · 2.8 mi
Ages: All ages
World-class natural history museum with dinosaur fossils, the famous glass flowers, and hands-on discovery stations. Kids are fascinated by…
Brewery
Aeronaut Brewing Company
Organized by Aeronaut Brewing Company
Somerville · 2.8 mi
Ages: All ages
A science-forward Somerville brewery with a busy calendar of live music and trivia, in-house food vendors, and a bring-your-own-food policy…
Venezuelan
Carolicious
Organized by Carolicious
Union Square · 2.8 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A beloved Venezuelan arepa spot tucked inside Aeronaut Brewing — known for its dedicated gluten-free menu, since arepas are naturally…
Free · Park
Florence Playground
Organized by Florence Playground
Somerville · 2.8 mi
A compact residential park offering basic ground-level summer water spraying features.
Sports
Kings Dining & Entertainment
Organized by Kings Dining & Entertainment
Seaport · 2.9 mi
Ages: All ages
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.