1. Home ›
  2. Things to do with kids ›
  3. Boston ›
  4. Charlestown

Kid-friendly things to do in Charlestown

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

Everything coming up near you

  • Park

    Esplanade Playspace

    Organized by Esplanade Playspace

    Back Bay · 1.7 mi

    Ages: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

    Located near the Hatch Shell and the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, this playground features state-of-the-art equipment designed to increase…

  • Hotel

    InterContinental Boston

    Waterfront · 1.7 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    This waterfront luxury hotel rolls out the red carpet for tiny travelers! The Kids Club program includes adventure kits with coloring…

  • Pizza

    Nebo Cucina & Enoteca

    Organized by Nebo Cucina & Enoteca

    Waterfront · 1.7 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Sisters Carla and Christine Pallotta's beloved Italian spot on the waterfront, famous for Nonna's recipes and thin-crust pizzas — and for…

  • Free · Park

    Vietnam Veterans Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool

    Organized by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool

    Chelsea · 1.7 mi

    A large state-run facility combining a deep pool with a shallow wading pool. Check the pool's website for current open hours before you go…

  • Mediterranean

    Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Financial District

    Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Financial District

    Financial District · 1.7 mi

    Ages: All ages

    This Financial District gem offers families a quiet escape with exceptional Israeli-inspired fare. Tiny adventurers love the freshly baked…

  • Park

    Boston Public Garden & Swan Boats

    Organized by Boston Public Garden & Swan Boats

    Back Bay · 1.7 mi

    Ages: All ages

    The country's first public botanical garden with beautiful seasonal blooms. Ride the iconic swan boats on the lagoon—a classic…

  • Free · Park

    Latta Brothers Memorial Pool and Spray Deck at Foss Park

    Organized by Latta Brothers Memorial Pool and Spray Deck at Foss Park

    Somerville · 1.8 mi

    A state-run pool complex inside Somerville's Foss Park — a full swimming pool plus a dedicated spray deck, with ballfields and shady picnic…

  • Brewery

    Night Shift Brewing - Everett

    Organized by Night Shift Brewing - Everett

    Everett · 1.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Night Shift's original Everett taproom is a bustling weekend destination with a sprawling dog-friendly patio, rotating food trucks, live…

  • Brewery

    Harpoon Beer Garden on the UnCommon Corner

    Organized by Harpoon Beer Garden on the UnCommon Corner

    Boston Common · 1.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    A seasonal, all-ages beer garden on Boston Common at Boylston and Tremont streets, open from May 1 through late October. El Jefe’s Taqueria…

  • Mediterranean

    Life Alive Organic Café (Kendall Square)

    Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Kendall Square)

    Kendall Square · 1.8 mi

    Vibrant organic café in the heart of Kendall Square serving colorful, plant-based bowls, wraps, and smoothies. The downstairs level has a…

  • Seafood

    The Barking Crab

    Organized by The Barking Crab

    Seaport / Fort Point · 1.8 mi

    Waterfront seafood shack with picnic tables and paper bibs; casual, loud, and fun atmosphere for kids; outdoor seating by the harbor…

  • Free · Park

    Rings Fountain

    Organized by Rings Fountain

    Downtown · 1.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    The Greenway's showstopper splash spot: dozens of jets shoot up in dancing rings, dropping and surging so kids never know what's coming…

  • Hotel

    The Envoy Hotel

    Seaport · 1.8 mi

    Ages: 0-1, 1-3, 3-5, 5-12

    A stylish waterfront hotel in the Seaport district offering the "Kids Just Want to Have Fun" package. Perfect for families visiting Boston…

  • Café

    Abigail's Tea Room & Terrace

    Organized by Abigail's Tea Room & Terrace

    Seaport · 1.8 mi

    Ages: 3-5, 5-8, 9-12

    Charming tea room offering afternoon tea service with kid-friendly options. A delightful way to introduce little ones to a special treat in…

  • Hotel

    Four Seasons Hotel Boston

    Back Bay · 1.8 mi

    Luxury and kid-friendliness combined: children's welcome amenities, in-room toys, kids' robes, and one of the city's best indoor pools.

  • Park

    Martin's Park

    Organized by Martin's Park

    Seaport · 1.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Designed in memory of the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombings, Martin's Park in the Seaport is a beautiful and meaningful…

  • Brewery

    Night Shift Owl's Nest - Esplanade

    Organized by Night Shift Owl's Nest - Esplanade

    Esplanade · 1.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Night Shift's seasonal open-air beer garden right on the Charles River Esplanade — riverside picnic tables, lawn space, and snacks steps…

  • Museum

    Freedom Trail

    Organized by Freedom Trail

    Downtown · 1.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    The 2.5-mile historic walking route through Boston's key Revolution-era sites—best for older children who can walk more. A living history…

Showing 18 of 614 finds.

Previous finds Show more finds

Explore nearby

  • North End
  • Beacon Hill
  • Chelsea
  • East Boston
  • All of Boston
  • North Shore
  • Kid-friendly restaurants in Greater Boston
  • Family-friendly hotels
  • Boston with Kids guide

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.