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Everything coming up near you Free · Special Event
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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