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Everything coming up near you $ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Essem Art Studio
Tue, Dec 1 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Charlestown · 1.6 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
Little artists ages 1.5–4 explore new art materials and processes with age-appropriate choices that build confidence and self-expression…
Free · Active Play
Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Tue, Dec 1 · 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…
Free · Parenting & Wellness
Organized by Nurture by NAPS
Tue, Dec 1 · 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…
$ · Special Event
Organized by SoWa Boston
Tue, Dec 1 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 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
Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Wed, Dec 2 · 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…
Free · Active Play
Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Wed, Dec 2 · 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
Organized by SoWa Boston
Wed, Dec 2 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 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…
$ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Essem Art Studio
Wed, Dec 2 · 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Charlestown · 1.6 mi
Ages: 3–5, 5–12
Young artists ages 4–7 can explore sketching, painting, mixed media, collage, printing, and process art with Miss Sophia. Projects…
$ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Essem Art Studio
Wed, Dec 2 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Charlestown · 1.6 mi
Ages: 5–12
Artists ages 7–10 build sketching skills, explore mixed media, and develop creative confidence in a supportive environment with Miss…
$ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Essem Art Studio
Thu, Dec 3 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Charlestown · 1.6 mi
Ages: 1–3
Children ages 14–30 months get a joyful introduction to brushes, tools, color, shapes, painting, and other art processes. A 20–25 minute…
$ · Active Play
Organized by Little Groove Music & Art
Thu, Dec 3 · 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…
$ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Essem Art Studio
Thu, Dec 3 · 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Charlestown · 1.6 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
Children ages 2–5 explore painting, arranging, coloring, collage, and other art processes with age-appropriate creative choices. About 30…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Thu, Dec 3 · 11:00 AM
Charlestown · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
Sing and dance along with local music-time hero Jeff Jam. These high-energy sessions delight little ones and grown-ups alike.
Free · Parenting & Wellness
Organized by Nurture by NAPS
Thu, Dec 3 · 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Charlestown · 1.5 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…
Free · Active Play
Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Thu, Dec 3 · 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
Organized by SoWa Boston
Thu, Dec 3 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 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
Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Fri, Dec 4 · 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…
Free · Active Play
Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Fri, Dec 4 · 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…
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