Indoor Play
Clover Clubhouse
Organized by Clover Clubhouse
South Boston · 2.8 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5
A bright and welcoming indoor playspace where tiny voyagers can climb, slide, and explore! This family social club features a spacious play…
Kid-friendly things to do in Charlestown
610 finds within 3 mi of 02129—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
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Museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Organized by Harvard Museum of Natural History
Harvard Square · 2.9 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…
Free · Park
Sweeney Playground Splash Pad
Organized by Sweeney Playground Splash Pad
South Boston · 2.9 mi
A South Boston neighborhood park offering basic cooling spray nozzles for local kids.
Museum
Mapparium
Organized by Mapparium
Back Bay · 2.9 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…
Free · Park
Alden Playground
Organized by Alden Playground
Cambridge · 2.9 mi
A shaded neighborhood pocket park with simple, toddler-friendly ground sprays.
Sports
Red Sox Game at Fenway Park
Organized by Red Sox Game at Fenway Park
Fenway · 2.9 mi
Ages: All ages
America's most beloved ballpark offers an unforgettable experience for young sports fans. Catch a game, see the Green Monster up close, and…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - South Boston
Organized by J.P. Licks - South Boston
South Boston · 2.9 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Southie's J.P. Licks on West Broadway — homemade ice cream and frozen yogurt a short walk from Castle Island adventures and M Street…
Mediterranean
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - South Boston
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - South Boston
South Boston · 2.9 mi
Ages: All ages
Southie families adore this neighborhood Tatte for its welcoming atmosphere and incredible baked goods. The spacious interior easily…
Mexican
Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
Organized by Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
South Boston · 2.9 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A lively Southie taqueria on West Broadway where the corn tortillas keep things naturally gluten-free friendly — GF tacos, churros…
Pizza
Castle Island Brewing - South Boston
Organized by Castle Island Brewing - South Boston
South Boston · 2.9 mi
Ages: All ages
Castle Island's Southie taproom keeps everyone happy with pizzas, sandwiches, and shareable snacks alongside its own beers. Watch-party…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - Harvard Square
Organized by J.P. Licks - Harvard Square
Harvard Square · 2.9 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Harvard Square's J.P. Licks is the classic reward after the curious-kid circuit of bookstores and street performers — homemade scoops and…
American
Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant
Organized by Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant
South Boston · 3 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A beloved South Boston gathering spot where families can grab a booth up front and enjoy wood-fire-grilled American classics. Known for…
Free · Park
Kennedy School Community Playground
Organized by Kennedy School Community Playground
Somerville · 3 mi
A community schoolyard playground with summer water play for neighborhood kids.
Pizza
Publico Street Bistro & Garden
Organized by Publico Street Bistro & Garden
South Boston · 3 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-12
A stylish South Boston spot serving globally inspired street food with a beautiful open-air garden, retractable roof, and fire pits…
Free · Park
Lexington Park
Organized by Lexington Park
Somerville · 3 mi
A local favorite corner park with summer water sprays and room to play.
Italian
Capo
Organized by Capo
South Boston · 3 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A Southie favorite serving red-sauce Italian classics in warm, 19th-century-inspired rooms with big, comfortable booths. The gluten-free…
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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.