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Trident Booksellers & Café
Organized by Trident Booksellers & Café
Back Bay · 2.6 mi
Bookshop-café combo with family-friendly brunch, crayons for kids, and cozy upstairs seating; great rainy-day stop.
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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Earls Kitchen + Bar
Organized by Earls Kitchen + Bar
Back Bay · 2.6 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-12
A stylish spot in the Prudential Center where families can enjoy elevated comfort food together. Tiny voyagers will love the kid-friendly…
Pizza
Eataly Boston
Organized by Eataly Boston
Back Bay · 2.6 mi
Bustling Italian marketplace with kid-loved pizza, pasta, gelato, and plenty of quick, family-friendly dining options.
Ice Cream
Emack & Bolio's - Newbury Street
Organized by Emack & Bolio's - Newbury Street
Back Bay · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The rock-and-roll original: wild flavor names, cereal-crusted waffle cones, and hormone-free, dye-free ice cream that's been a Boston…
Free · Water Play
BCYF Flaherty Pool
Organized by BCYF Flaherty Pool
Roslindale · 2.6 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Flaherty in Roslindale — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Free · Park
Cypress Street Playground
Organized by Cypress Street Playground
Brookline · 2.6 mi
A freshly renovated park featuring a modern, interactive water play area.
Brewery
Trillium Brewing - Fenway
Organized by Trillium Brewing - Fenway
Fenway · 2.6 mi
Ages: All ages
Trillium's Fenway outpost at 401 Park sits right next to Time Out Market and the lawn at 401 Park Drive — grab a farmhouse-style beer while…
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The Friendly Toast
Organized by The Friendly Toast
Back Bay · 2.6 mi
Colorful brunch spot famous for creative, hearty breakfast dishes and eclectic decor. Kids love the fun atmosphere while parents enjoy…
Books
Boston Public Library
Organized by Boston Public Library
Back Bay · 2.6 mi
Ages: All ages
Beautiful building with an impressive kids’ section; younger ones can hunt for fossils in the staircases. (Bridges & Balloons)
Hotel
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Copley Square · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
An iconic hotel that quietly excels at family fun. Meet the Canine Ambassador, enjoy in-hotel scavenger hunts, and kids under 5 eat free.
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OAK Long Bar & Kitchen
Organized by OAK Long Bar & Kitchen
Back Bay · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Inside the historic Fairmont Copley Plaza, this elegant spot treats tiny diners like VIPs. Breakfast brings funfetti pancakes and…
Brewery
Mighty Squirrel - Fenway
Organized by Mighty Squirrel - Fenway
Fenway · 2.6 mi
Ages: All ages
Steps from Fenway Park, Mighty Squirrel's Fenway taproom welcomes kids of all ages with a big food menu and pre-game energy — a fun family…
Hotel
Hotel Commonwealth
Kenmore Square · 2.6 mi
Next to Fenway Park, this stylish hotel's "Family Fenway Excursion" offers game tickets, treat baskets, and space for families to spread…
Pizza
Publico Street Bistro & Garden
Organized by Publico Street Bistro & Garden
South Boston · 2.7 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 · Water Play
BCYF Quincy
Organized by BCYF Quincy
Downtown · 2.7 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Quincy in Boston — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston residents)…
Free · Park
Pierce School Playground
Organized by Pierce School Playground
Brookline · 2.7 mi
Schoolyard grounds featuring standard ground jets active during the summer months.
Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry's - Newbury Street
Organized by Ben & Jerry's - Newbury Street
Back Bay · 2.7 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The Vermont classic's Back Bay scoop shop — Cherry Garcia, Tonight Dough, and every wacky flavor kids know from the freezer aisle…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - Newbury Street
Organized by J.P. Licks - Newbury Street
Back Bay · 2.7 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Back Bay's J.P. Licks keeps stroller crews fueled with homemade scoops and famous frozen yogurt right on Newbury Street — an easy treat…
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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.