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Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Huntington
Fenway · 2 mi
Ages: All ages
Near the Museum of Fine Arts and Northeastern, this spacious Tatte is perfect for post-museum family treats. Little ones love the colorful…
Park
Organized by Arnold Arboretum
Jamaica Plain · 2 mi
Ages: All ages
A 265-acre park in Jamaica Plain with 7,000+ trees and beautiful trails perfect for biking or walking. One of Boston's best spots for a…
Free · Water Play
Organized by BCYF Blackstone (Temporarily Closed)
South End · 2 mi
Heads up: this pool is currently closed. An indoor community pool at BCYF Blackstone in Boston — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF…
Free · Water Play
Organized by BCYF Leahy-Holloran
Dorchester · 2.1 mi
Heads up: open now, but scheduled to close for maintenance mid-summer 2026 — check before you go. An indoor community pool at BCYF…
Pizza
Organized by Castle Island Brewing - South Boston
South Boston · 2.2 mi
Ages: All ages
Castle Island's Southie taproom keeps everyone happy with pizzas, sandwiches, and shareable snacks alongside its own beers. Watch-party…
Free · Park
Organized by Juniper Street Playground
Brookline · 2.2 mi
A hidden community gem with a compact, push-button water spray area.
Mediterranean
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - South Boston
South Boston · 2.2 mi
Ages: All ages
Southie families adore this neighborhood Tatte for its welcoming atmosphere and incredible baked goods. The spacious interior easily…
Sports
Organized by Mayne Kids — Hair & Photography Studio
South End · 2.2 mi
A children's hair and photography studio in Boston's South End that hosts creative birthday celebrations. Party possibilities include…
Shop
Organized by UPPAbaby Hub & Service Center
South End · 2.2 mi
Ages: All ages
UPPAbaby's Boston hub in the South End is a one-stop shop for stroller life — browse and shop the gear lineup, and book cleaning and repair…
American
Organized by Shy Bird - South Boston
South Boston · 2.2 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Shy Bird's Southie outpost serves its all-day rotisserie menu counter-style — easy with kids, from morning pastries and coffee to chicken…
Pizza
Organized by Bardo's Bar Pizza
South Boston · 2.2 mi
Ages: 0-1, 1-3, 3-5, 5-8, 8-12
A beloved South Boston pizza spot serving up crispy, flavorful bar-style pizza that's perfect for the whole family. Located inside Castle…
Museum
Organized by Puppet Showplace Theater
Brookline Village · 2.2 mi
Ages: All ages
In Brookline: fun puppet shows and workshops for younger kids featuring weird and wonderful creative performances. A unique theater…
Free · Park
Organized by Margaret E. Robinson Playground
Brookline · 2.2 mi
A small, quiet park featuring simple, toddler-safe water misting features.
Park
Organized by Little Lovage Club
South End · 2.3 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8
A thoughtfully designed indoor play haven in the heart of SoWa where little ones ages 0-6 can explore, climb, and discover. Tiny voyagers…
American
Organized by Black Lamb
South End · 2.3 mi
Ages: 1-3, 3-5, 5-12
A stylish South End neighborhood spot serving elevated American comfort food with a dedicated kids menu featuring favorites like grilled…
Park
Organized by Emerald Necklace – The Ramble
Fenway · 2.3 mi
Ages: All ages
A maze-like woodland adventure in Boston's Emerald Necklace, perfect for little wanderers who love discovering secret bridges, winding…
Free · Park
Organized by John E. Murphy Playground
Brookline · 2.3 mi
A small neighborhood spot providing simple, refreshing ground-level water misters.
Free · Park
Organized by Splash Fountain at Christian Science Plaza
Back Bay · 2.3 mi
A large, elegant grid of synchronized open-air pavement fountains popular on hot days.
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