Indoor Play
Action Athletics
Organized by Action Athletics
Allston · 2.5 mi
Ages: 3-5, 5-12, 13+
Real-life Ninja Warrior style obstacle courses where kids can climb, swing, and zoom through challenges until they are happily worn out.
Kid-friendly things to do in Brookline
257 finds within 3 mi of 02445—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
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Hidden Gem
Bodega Sneaker Speakeasy
Organized by Bodega Sneaker Speakeasy
Back Bay · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
A hidden "secret door" bodega in the Back Bay that opens into a cool sneaker store—older kids absolutely LOVE the reveal. A Boston hidden…
Mediterranean
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Symphony
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Symphony
Symphony · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Near Symphony Hall and the Berklee campus, this Tatte location offers families a cultured dining experience with outstanding pastries and…
Museum
Franklin Park Zoo
Organized by Franklin Park Zoo
Roxbury · 2.6 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 · 2.6 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…
Indoor Play
Jump On In
Organized by Jump On In
Brighton · 2.6 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.
Hotel
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Back Bay · 2.7 mi
Home of the whimsical "Goodnight Moon Suite," inspired by the classic bedtime story; includes themed décor, cookies & milk turndown, and…
Free · Park
Splash Fountain at Christian Science Plaza
Organized by Splash Fountain at Christian Science Plaza
Back Bay · 2.7 mi
A large, elegant grid of synchronized open-air pavement fountains popular on hot days.
Books
Trident Booksellers & Café
Organized by Trident Booksellers & Café
Back Bay · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
Newbury Street's iconic bookstore-café combo — browse the kids' section, then settle in for pancakes or smoothies with your little reader…
American
Trident Booksellers & Café
Organized by Trident Booksellers & Café
Back Bay · 2.7 mi
Bookshop-café combo with family-friendly brunch, crayons for kids, and cozy upstairs seating; great rainy-day stop.
Water Play
BPHC South End Fitness Center
Organized by BPHC South End Fitness Center
South End · 2.7 mi
An indoor community pool at the South End Fitness Center, run by the Boston Public Health Commission — affordable memberships and day…
Brewery
Notch Brewing - Brighton
Organized by Notch Brewing - Brighton
Brighton · 2.8 mi
Ages: All ages
Notch's Brighton taproom sits inside the revived Charles River Speedway complex, a mini marketplace of local food and drink with a shared…
Ice Cream
Emack & Bolio's - Newbury Street
Organized by Emack & Bolio's - Newbury Street
Back Bay · 2.8 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The rock-and-roll original: wild flavor names, cereal-crusted waffle cones, and hormone-free, dye-free ice cream that's been a Boston…
Sports
Sports Museum of New England
Organized by Sports Museum of New England
Back Bay · 2.8 mi
Ages: All ages
Sports-history museum inside TD Garden showcasing Boston's legendary teams. Interactive exhibits let older kids test their skills and learn…
Free · Park
Dana Park
Organized by Dana Park
Cambridge · 2.8 mi
Features a beautiful neighborhood gathering space with a central cooling spray ring.
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 —…
American
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Organized by Earls Kitchen + Bar
Back Bay · 2.9 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-12
A stylish spot in the Prudential Center where families can enjoy elevated comfort food together. Tiny voyagers will love the kid-friendly…
Pizza
Eataly Boston
Organized by Eataly Boston
Back Bay · 2.9 mi
Bustling Italian marketplace with kid-loved pizza, pasta, gelato, and plenty of quick, family-friendly dining options.
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Brookline with kids
Families in Brookline have 175 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Toddler Time at Rock Spot — Brookline, Drop-In Art Making: Sculpted Pendants and Kids Open Gym at Action Athletics Boston. Add 82 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.