Free · Park
Longwood Playground at Lawrence School
Organized by Longwood Playground at Lawrence School
Brookline · 2.5 mi
Offers basic cooling fountains used heavily by local camp programs.
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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Free · Park
Clark Playground
Organized by Clark Playground
Brookline · 2.5 mi
Features a compact water spray zone surrounded by community athletic fields.
Ice Cream
FoMu
Organized by FoMu
Fenway · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Plant-based ice cream so creamy that dairy devotees don't notice — FoMu's coconut-milk base and natural sweeteners make it a hero for…
Pizza
Posto — South End
Organized by Posto — South End
South End · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Posto's South End location serves up wood-fired Italian dishes in a cozy neighborhood setting. All locations welcome families with a…
Hotel
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Back Bay · 2.5 mi
Home of the whimsical "Goodnight Moon Suite," inspired by the classic bedtime story; includes themed décor, cookies & milk turndown, and…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - South Boston
Organized by J.P. Licks - South Boston
South Boston · 2.5 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…
Indoor Play
Clover Clubhouse
Organized by Clover Clubhouse
South Boston · 2.5 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…
American
Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant
Organized by Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant
South Boston · 2.5 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…
Italian
Capo
Organized by Capo
South Boston · 2.5 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…
Mexican
Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
Organized by Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
South Boston · 2.5 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…
Mexican
Yellow Door Taqueria - South End
Organized by Yellow Door Taqueria - South End
South End · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The South End outpost of Yellow Door brings the same creative corn-tortilla tacos and vibrant, art-filled vibe to Harrison Ave. Corn…
Pizza
OTTO Pizza - South End
Organized by OTTO Pizza - South End
South End · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Portland-born OTTO brings its inventive slices — think mashed potato-bacon-scallion — to the South End. Every pie is available on…
Free · Park
Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden
Organized by Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden
Brookline · 2.5 mi
A scenic town park featuring a centralized, toddler-friendly spray circle.
Park
Billy Ward Playground
Organized by Billy Ward Playground
Brookline · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A small, shaded neighborhood park with a basic push-button water misting station.
Free · Water Play
BCYF Mildred Avenue
Organized by BCYF Mildred Avenue
Mattapan · 2.5 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Mildred Avenue in Mattapan — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Sports
Red Sox Game at Fenway Park
Organized by Red Sox Game at Fenway Park
Fenway · 2.5 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…
Sports
Sports Museum of New England
Organized by Sports Museum of New England
Back Bay · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Sports-history museum inside TD Garden showcasing Boston's legendary teams. Interactive exhibits let older kids test their skills and learn…
Books
Trident Booksellers & Café
Organized by Trident Booksellers & Café
Back Bay · 2.6 mi
Ages: All ages
Newbury Street's iconic bookstore-café combo — browse the kids' section, then settle in for pancakes or smoothies with your little reader…
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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.