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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 · Special Event

    SoWa Open Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    South End · 2.3 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    One of Boston's largest open-air markets, SoWa transforms pedestrian-only Thayer Street into a Sunday gathering with regional farmers…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Sun, Nov 1 · 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

    Roxbury · 0.6 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Explore Franklin Park Zoo after dark during Boston Lights, a walk-through experience featuring large illuminated lantern displays inspired…

  • $ · Active Play

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 2.2 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1–4 move, stretch, hop, stomp, and dance with Miss Gaby using songs, instruments, props, parachute play, and bubbles…

  • $ · Active Play

    Afternoon Drop-off Movement with Miss Gaby

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

    South End · 2.2 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Kids ages 2–5 get their afternoon energy out with Miss Gaby through playful group games such as obstacle courses, Red Light/Green Light…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Mon, Nov 2 · 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

    Roxbury · 0.6 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Explore Franklin Park Zoo after dark during Boston Lights, a walk-through experience featuring large illuminated lantern displays inspired…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Kids Public Paint Party (Monday)

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Mon, Nov 2 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

    Dorchester · 1.5 mi

    Kids choose a pre-printed canvas design and paint at their own pace with guidance from the studio’s artists. Each child receives a slice of…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Card to Culture Tuesdays

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

    Dorchester · 1.5 mi

    EBT/SNAP cardholders can stop in to paint a canvas or wooden round for $5 per person, for up to four people per EBT card or household…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Toddler Create & Play

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Dorchester · 1.5 mi

    A gentle, toddler-paced art session with simple, mess-friendly projects for little hands. This date’s published activity is Slime. The…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Music & Movement with Miss Pilar

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 2.2 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1–4 sing, move, and explore rhythm with Miss Pilar through playful songs, instruments, and age-appropriate musical…

  • $ · Active Play

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 3 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    South End · 2.2 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1–4 move, stretch, hop, stomp, and dance with Miss Gaby using songs, instruments, props, parachute play, and bubbles…

  • Free · Parenting & Wellness

    Feeding Support Group with Nurture by NAPS

    Organized by Nurture by NAPS

    Tue, Nov 3 · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

    South Boston · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    Bring your baby and your feeding questions to this free, one-hour parent support group. A registered nurse with lactation expertise can…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    Little STEM Lab with Miss Lisa

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 3 · 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

    South End · 2.2 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 2–5 become junior scientists with Miss Lisa, a museum educator, licensed early childhood teacher, and STEAM specialist…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Tue, Nov 3 · 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

    Roxbury · 0.6 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Explore Franklin Park Zoo after dark during Boston Lights, a walk-through experience featuring large illuminated lantern displays inspired…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    STEMday Tuesdays

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Nov 3 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

    Dorchester · 1.5 mi

    Kids explore science through hands-on creative projects, with dinner included. This date’s published activity is Keychain making with…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 2.2 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1½–4 create with Miss Emily through mixed-media art and rotating sensory activities. Smocks are provided, but families should…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Baby

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Nov 4 · 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    South End · 2.2 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3

    Babies ages 6–18 months explore art and sensory stations with Miss Emily using textures, water play, foam, paints, and other…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Wed, Nov 4 · 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

    Roxbury · 0.6 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Explore Franklin Park Zoo after dark during Boston Lights, a walk-through experience featuring large illuminated lantern displays inspired…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 2.2 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1½–4 create with Miss Emily through mixed-media art and rotating sensory activities. Smocks are provided, but families should…

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Families in Dorchester have 260 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience, Drop-In Art Making: Sculpted Pendants and Matt Heaton — Coolidge Kids’ Shows. 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.