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617 finds within 3 mi of 02129—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.

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  • $ · Active Play

    Afternoon Drop-off Movement with Miss Gaby

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Mon, Nov 23 · 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

    South End · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Kids ages 2–5 get their afternoon energy out with Miss Gaby through playful group games such as obstacle courses, Red Light/Green Light…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Music & Movement with Miss Pilar

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 24 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1–4 sing, move, and explore rhythm with Miss Pilar through playful songs, instruments, and age-appropriate musical…

  • $ · Active Play

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 24 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    South End · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1–4 move, stretch, hop, stomp, and dance with Miss Gaby using songs, instruments, props, parachute play, and bubbles…

  • Free · Parenting & Wellness

    Moms on Mat Leave Meetup at Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Tue, Nov 24 · 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

    Charlestown · 0.4 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    A relaxed Tuesday-morning meetup for moms on maternity leave at Ruthie's Juice Cafe in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Bring your baby, order a…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Tue, Nov 24 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

    Charlestown · 0.2 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Make space for an afternoon of play at BCYF Charlestown. Children ages 1–5 can explore age-appropriate activities, spend time with other…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    Little STEM Lab with Miss Lisa

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 24 · 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

    South End · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 2–5 become junior scientists with Miss Lisa, a museum educator, licensed early childhood teacher, and STEAM specialist…

  • $ · Special Event

    SoWa Christmas Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Tue, Nov 24 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    South End · 2.5 mi

    Ages: All ages

    SoWa Power Station becomes an indoor winter market featuring more than 100 regional makers, artists, designers, and specialty food vendors…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Nov 25 · 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM

    North End · 0.9 mi

    Ages: 1–3

    Make time for a toddler morning in the North End. BCYF Nazzaro Community Center's fall schedule includes Toddler Time in its…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1½–4 create with Miss Emily through mixed-media art and rotating sensory activities. Smocks are provided, but families should…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Baby

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Nov 25 · 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    South End · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3

    Babies ages 6–18 months explore art and sensory stations with Miss Emily using textures, water play, foam, paints, and other…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Nov 25 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

    Charlestown · 0.2 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Make space for an afternoon of play at BCYF Charlestown. Children ages 1–5 can explore age-appropriate activities, spend time with other…

  • $ · Special Event

    SoWa Christmas Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Wed, Nov 25 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    South End · 2.5 mi

    Ages: All ages

    SoWa Power Station becomes an indoor winter market featuring more than 100 regional makers, artists, designers, and specialty food vendors…

  • $ · Active Play

    Open Play at Little Groove Charlestown

    Organized by Little Groove Music & Art

    Thu, Nov 26 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Charlestown · 0.2 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 6 months to 4 years can explore toys, building materials, a basketball hoop, imaginative-play areas, and plenty of room to…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 26 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1½–4 create with Miss Emily through mixed-media art and rotating sensory activities. Smocks are provided, but families should…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Jeff Jam Sing-Along at Henry Bear's Park

    Organized by Henry Bear's Park

    Thu, Nov 26 · 11:00 AM

    Charlestown · 0.8 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Sing and dance along with local music-time hero Jeff Jam. These high-energy sessions delight little ones and grown-ups alike.

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Yoga with Miss Emily

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 26 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    South End · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1½–4 explore movement with Miss Emily through simple yoga poses, music, and imaginative play. The playful class supports…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Fri, Nov 27 · 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM

    North End · 0.9 mi

    Ages: 1–3

    Make time for a toddler morning in the North End. BCYF Nazzaro Community Center's fall schedule includes Toddler Time in its…

  • $ · Active Play

    Soccer Shots at Little Lovage

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Soccer Shots combines soccer skills, active play, and character building for children ages 2–4. Age-appropriate games at Peters Park help…

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Charlestown with kids

Charlestown pairs big history with small-kid fun: climb aboard the USS Constitution, spot the Bunker Hill Monument, then wander the Navy Yard waterfront. The neighborhood also has a busy calendar of library story times, music classes and community events for little ones.