Books
Parkside Bookshop
Organized by Parkside Bookshop
South End · 2.3 mi
Ages: All ages
A charming South End neighborhood bookshop with a sweet children's corner and a beloved Thursday morning storytime. Perfect for a browse…
Kid-friendly things to do in Dorchester
381 finds within 3 mi of 02121—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
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Books
Turtle Books
Organized by Turtle Books
Brookline · 2.3 mi
Ages: All ages
A cozy Brookline Village bookshop with a big heart for little readers — weekly storytimes, playgroups for small children, and author…
Hidden Gem
Bodega Sneaker Speakeasy
Organized by Bodega Sneaker Speakeasy
Back Bay · 2.3 mi
Ages: All ages
A hidden "secret door" bodega in the Back Bay that opens into a cool sneaker store—older kids absolutely LOVE the reveal. A Boston hidden…
Asian Fusion
Myers+Chang
Organized by Myers+Chang
South End · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A South End gem with an impressive kids menu featuring dumplings, baos, udon noodles, and edamame—way beyond typical kid fare. Little ones…
Ice Cream
Picco
Organized by Picco
South End · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The Pizza & Ice Cream Company — dinner and dessert under one South End roof. Wood-fired pizzas for the table, then a dozen pure, house-made…
Free · Park
Sweeney Playground Splash Pad
Organized by Sweeney Playground Splash Pad
South Boston · 2.4 mi
A South Boston neighborhood park offering basic cooling spray nozzles for local kids.
American
Shy Bird - Fenway
Organized by Shy Bird - Fenway
Fenway · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The Fenway location of Shy Bird brings all-day rotisserie chicken, breakfast, and exceptional coffee steps from the ballpark — counter…
Free · Water Play
BCYF Condon
Organized by BCYF Condon
South Boston · 2.4 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Condon in South Boston — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
American
Park City South Boston
Organized by Park City South Boston
South Boston · 2.4 mi
A massive 30,000-sq-ft outdoor hangout—swings, lawn games, food stalls, and space for kids to roam.
Mediterranean
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Fenway
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Fenway
Fenway · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Near Fenway Park, this spacious Tatte location is perfect for pre-game family fuel-ups. Little ones can enjoy kid-friendly pastries while…
Shop
Henry Bear's Park
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Brookline · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
A beloved local toy store packed with quality toys, games, books, and crafts for babies through big kids. The Brookline shop regularly…
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café (South End)
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (South End)
South End · 2.4 mi
On Tremont Street in the South End, this Life Alive serves vibrant organic bowls, wraps, and smoothies — an easy, healthy family stop…
Seafood
Eventide Fenway
Organized by Eventide Fenway
Fenway · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The fast-casual Fenway outpost of Portland's famous Eventide Oyster Co., serving their legendary brown butter lobster roll counter-style…
Burgers
Tasty Burger - Fenway
Organized by Tasty Burger - Fenway
Fenway · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A retro fast-food burger joint steps from Fenway Park, flipping fresh flat-patty burgers with quick counter service that's easy with kids…
Mediterranean
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Symphony
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Symphony
Symphony · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Near Symphony Hall and the Berklee campus, this Tatte location offers families a cultured dining experience with outstanding pastries and…
Shop
Madeleine's Candy Shop
Organized by Madeleine's Candy Shop
South End · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
A bright little pick-and-mix candy shop on Clarendon Street where kids can grab a scoop and fill a bag from rows of bins stocked with…
Shop
Tadpole
Organized by Tadpole
South End · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
A South End favorite for families, Tadpole is a charming neighborhood shop stocked with quality toys, books, gear, and adorable clothes for…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - Boylston Street
Organized by J.P. Licks - Boylston Street
Fenway · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
J.P. Licks near the Fenway — the reliable post-game or post-museum cone, with dozens of homemade flavors, dairy-free options, and soft…
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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.