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551 finds within 3 mi of 02101—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.

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  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Perfect Memory at ICA Boston

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Nov 22 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Seaport · 1.5 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Visit the ICA's Bank of America Art Lab for Perfect Memory, an installation by Boston artist crystal bi inspired by water, memory…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Mon, Nov 23 · 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM

    North End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: 1–3

    Make time for a toddler morning in the North End. BCYF Nazzaro Community Center's fall schedule includes Toddler Time in its…

  • $ · Active Play

    Open Play at Little Groove Charlestown

    Organized by Little Groove Music & Art

    Mon, Nov 23 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Charlestown · 1.9 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 6 months to 4 years can explore toys, building materials, a basketball hoop, imaginative-play areas, and plenty of room to…

  • $ · Active Play

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Mon, Nov 23 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 2.8 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 · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Mon, Nov 23 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

    Charlestown · 1.9 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Make space for an afternoon of play at BCYF Charlestown. Children ages 1–5 can explore age-appropriate activities, spend time with other…

  • $ · Active Play

    Afternoon Drop-off Movement with Miss Gaby

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Mon, Nov 23 · 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

    South End · 2.8 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…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Music & Movement with Miss Pilar

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 24 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 2.8 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 24 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    South End · 2.8 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

    Moms on Mat Leave Meetup at Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Tue, Nov 24 · 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

    Charlestown · 1.4 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    A relaxed Tuesday-morning meetup for moms on maternity leave at Ruthie's Juice Cafe in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Bring your baby, order a…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Tue, Nov 24 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

    Charlestown · 1.9 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Make space for an afternoon of play at BCYF Charlestown. Children ages 1–5 can explore age-appropriate activities, spend time with other…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    Little STEM Lab with Miss Lisa

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 24 · 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

    South End · 2.8 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

    SoWa Christmas Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Tue, Nov 24 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    South End · 2.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    SoWa Power Station becomes an indoor winter market featuring more than 100 regional makers, artists, designers, and specialty food vendors…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Nov 25 · 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM

    North End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: 1–3

    Make time for a toddler morning in the North End. BCYF Nazzaro Community Center's fall schedule includes Toddler Time in its…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 2.8 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 25 · 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    South End · 2.8 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…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Nov 25 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

    Charlestown · 1.9 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Make space for an afternoon of play at BCYF Charlestown. Children ages 1–5 can explore age-appropriate activities, spend time with other…

  • $ · Special Event

    SoWa Christmas Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Wed, Nov 25 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    South End · 2.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    SoWa Power Station becomes an indoor winter market featuring more than 100 regional makers, artists, designers, and specialty food vendors…

  • $ · Active Play

    Open Play at Little Groove Charlestown

    Organized by Little Groove Music & Art

    Thu, Nov 26 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Charlestown · 1.9 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 6 months to 4 years can explore toys, building materials, a basketball hoop, imaginative-play areas, and plenty of room to…

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Downtown with kids

Families in Downtown have 369 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Jeff Jam at Boston Public Market, Seaport Smalls: Magic Fred Show — Magic Show Fun and Face Painting by FaceArt at Boston Public Market. Add 182 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.