Ice Cream
Gracie's Ice Cream
Organized by Gracie's Ice Cream
Union Square · 1.8 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…
Kid-friendly things to do in Charlestown
614 finds within 3 mi of 02129—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
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American
The Independent
Organized by The Independent
Union Square · 1.8 mi
Cozy neighborhood gastropub with elevated comfort food and a welcoming vibe. Great for families looking for quality food in a relaxed…
Museum
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Organized by Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Seaport · 1.8 mi
Ages: All ages
Hop on board a full-scale replica 18th-century sailing vessel, take part in re-enacting the tea-dumping event, and enjoy the tearoom for…
Free · Park
Florence Street Park
Organized by Florence Street Park
Everett · 1.9 mi
A small neighborhood playground featuring simple ground-level summer water jets.
Free · Park
Meadows Park/Kearins Playground
Organized by Meadows Park/Kearins Playground
Everett · 1.9 mi
A community park offering standard playground equipment alongside refreshing water misters.
Free · Park
Walnut Street Park
Organized by Walnut Street Park
Somerville · 1.9 mi
A pocket park with a compact splash area tucked into the neighborhood.
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café (Union Square)
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Union Square)
Union Square · 1.9 mi
Life Alive's Union Square café brings its colorful plant-based bowls, wraps, and smoothies to one of Somerville's liveliest corners —…
Free · Park
Box District Park
Organized by Box District Park
Chelsea · 1.9 mi
A modern urban park featuring sleek, minimalist ground-level cooling fountains.
Boutique
Copley House
Back Bay · 1.9 mi
Ages: All ages
A cozy brownstone stay with pack-and-play options and a calm, residential feel—perfect for families wanting a relaxed Back Bay base.
Free · Park
Grimmons Playground
Organized by Grimmons Playground
Somerville · 1.9 mi
A friendly neighborhood playground with simple summer water sprays for cooling off.
Museum
Boston Children’s Museum
Organized by Boston Children’s Museum
Seaport · 1.9 mi
Ages: All ages
A favorite among locals and tourists alike, the children’s museum offers hands-on fun for all ages (there is even special play space for…
American
The Tot Cafe by Little Cocoa Bean Co.
Organized by The Tot Cafe by Little Cocoa Bean Co.
Seaport / Fort Point · 1.9 mi
The whole menu is designed with tiny voyagers in mind. Every dish is crafted for little ones—from rainbow waffles and breakfast boxes to…
Mediterranean
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Back Bay
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Back Bay
Back Bay · 1.9 mi
Ages: All ages
Families flock to this stunning Back Bay location for flaky croissants, colorful salads, and the famous halva mousse. The bright, airy…
Indoor Play
Sky Zone
Organized by Sky Zone
Everett · 1.9 mi
Ages: 3-5, 5-12, 13+
A giant trampoline universe with zones for big jumps, dodgeball, hoops, warrior courses, and toddler friendly bounces.
Free · Park
Eden Street Park
Organized by Eden Street Park
Chelsea · 1.9 mi
A tight-knit neighborhood playground offering basic, button-activated cooling water sprays.
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café
Back Bay · 1.9 mi
Vibrant organic café serving colorful, plant-based bowls and smoothies. A healthy, kid-friendly spot where the whole family can fuel up…
Museum
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
Organized by Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
Seaport · 1.9 mi
Ages: All ages
The ICA is full of cool art — kids 18 and under always go free, and the museum hosts monthly playdates with art-making, films, and more.
Brewery
Remnant Brewing
Organized by Remnant Brewing
Union Square · 2 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…
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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.