Free · Water Play
BCYF Perkins
Organized by BCYF Perkins
Dorchester · 1.3 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Perkins in Dorchester — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston residents)…
Kid-friendly things to do in Dorchester
381 finds within 3 mi of 02121—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
Everything coming up near you
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - South Bay
Organized by J.P. Licks - South Bay
South Bay · 1.4 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The South Bay J.P. Licks makes errand day end sweetly — homemade scoops, soft serve, and fro-yo right in the shopping center, with easy…
Japanese
Kura Sushi - Dorchester
Organized by Kura Sushi - Dorchester
Dorchester · 1.4 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
This revolving sushi bar is a hit with families! Plates glide by on a conveyor belt, and a friendly robot delivers drinks right to your…
Free · Water Play
BPS Madison Park
Organized by BPS Madison Park
Roxbury · 1.4 mi
An indoor community pool at BPS Madison Park in Roxbury — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Free · Water Play
BCYF Hennigan
Organized by BCYF Hennigan
Jamaica Plain · 1.6 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Hennigan in Jamaica Plain — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café (Jamaica Plain)
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Jamaica Plain)
Jamaica Plain · 1.6 mi
Life Alive's JP café sits near the Arborway — a natural refuel after the Arnold Arboretum or Jamaica Pond loop, with vibrant plant-based…
Water Play
BPHC South End Fitness Center
Organized by BPHC South End Fitness Center
South End · 1.6 mi
An indoor community pool at the South End Fitness Center, run by the Boston Public Health Commission — affordable memberships and day…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - Jamaica Plain
Organized by J.P. Licks - Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain · 1.6 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The cow-spotted mothership of Boston's homegrown ice cream chain — award-winning scoops, intensely good frozen yogurt, and in-house roasted…
Shop
Boing! Toy Shop
Organized by Boing! Toy Shop
Jamaica Plain · 1.6 mi
Ages: All ages
Jamaica Plain's beloved neighborhood toy store, right on Centre Street. Boing! is packed floor-to-ceiling with thoughtfully chosen toys…
Free · Water Play
BCYF Curtis Hall
Organized by BCYF Curtis Hall
Jamaica Plain · 1.7 mi
Heads up: open now, but scheduled to close for maintenance mid-summer 2026 — check before you go. An indoor community pool at BCYF Curtis…
American
Milkweed
Organized by Milkweed
Mission Hill · 1.7 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-12
A cozy neighborhood spot in Mission Hill where tiny voyagers can feast on whimsical Lucky Charm pancakes that taste like childhood magic…
Park
Emerald Necklace
Organized by Emerald Necklace
Multiple · 1.7 mi
Ages: All ages
Boston's beautiful chain of connected parks designed by Olmsted, featuring trails, playgrounds, and natural beauty. Miles of paths perfect…
Park
Brewer-Burroughs Playground
Organized by Brewer-Burroughs Playground
Jamaica Plain · 1.7 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5
A true toddler paradise in Jamaica Plain, the Brewer-Burroughs Tot Lot is thoughtfully designed for kids under five. The fully fenced…
Books
Papercuts Bookshop
Organized by Papercuts Bookshop
Jamaica Plain · 1.7 mi
Ages: All ages
A beloved indie bookshop in Jamaica Plain with a thoughtfully curated children's shelf and a warm neighborhood feel. An easy pair with…
Shop
Merry Go Rounds - Boston
Organized by Merry Go Rounds - Boston
Dorchester · 1.8 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Curated kids' consignment. Merry Go Rounds makes shopping for, and reselling, kids' goods more sustainable, affordable, and fun. Free…
Free · Park
Dorothy Curran Play Area at Joe Moakley Park
Organized by Dorothy Curran Play Area at Joe Moakley Park
South Boston · 1.8 mi
Offers large spray loops and dumping buckets near South Boston beaches.
Beach
Carson Beach
Organized by Carson Beach
South Boston · 1.9 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A wide, sandy South Boston beach with lifeguards in summer, a well-kept bathhouse, and an easy stroller path along the water. Free parking…
Museum
Museum of Fine Arts
Organized by Museum of Fine Arts
Fenway · 2 mi
Ages: All ages
Surprisingly good for families: there's a dedicated kids’ guide and themed trails to engage younger visitors in the galleries. (Bridges &…
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Dorchester with kids
Families in Dorchester have 260 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Drop-In Art Making: Sculpted Pendants, Matt Heaton — Coolidge Kids’ Shows and Story Hour with E.B. Goodale: Robin and the Moon. Add 121 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.