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

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  • $ · Active Play

    Open Play at Little Groove Charlestown

    Organized by Little Groove Music & Art

    Mon, Oct 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Mon, Oct 26 · 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 · Stories & Songs

    Baby Music with Music at the Blissful — Charlestown

    Organized by Boston Public Library — Charlestown

    Mon, Oct 26 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    Enjoy a small-group music outing with your baby and musician Evan Haller of Music at the Blissful. This interactive class is specifically…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Mon, Oct 26 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Family-Friendly Pumpkin Carving at Lincoln

    Organized by Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

    Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 PM

    South Boston · 2.6 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Make room for a little Halloween creativity at Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant. Its annual pumpkin-carving tradition includes a family-friendly…

  • $ · Active Play

    Afternoon Drop-off Movement with Miss Gaby

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Mon, Oct 26 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    After School Art Club Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Mon, Oct 26 · 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Little Luminaries: Not-So-Spooky Yoga

    Organized by 2 Mindful Girls x St. John's Episcopal Church

    Mon, Oct 26 · 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

    Charlestown · 1.9 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    A five-week yoga and creative mindfulness series for ages 3–6. Children explore seasonal themes through yoga poses, breathing, movement…

  • $ · Active Play

    Mindful Adventurers: Calm & Create

    Organized by 2 Mindful Girls x St. John's Episcopal Church

    Mon, Oct 26 · 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM

    Charlestown · 1.9 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    A five-week yoga and creative mindfulness series for ages 5–8, combining movement, calming strategies, mindfulness, and creative…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at South Boston Boys & Girls Club

    Organized by Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston

    Tue, Oct 27 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    South Boston · 2.7 mi

    Ages: 1–3

    Open gym for toddlers with their parents or caregivers at the Edgerley Family South Boston Club. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 AM–noon…

  • $ · Active Play

    Morning Play Session at Allo Playground

    Organized by Allo Boston

    Tue, Oct 27 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    Charlestown · 1.3 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Enjoy a morning of indoor play at Allo Playground in the Charlestown Navy Yard, with access to the climbing gym and Allo Playroom. The…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Tue, Oct 27 · 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…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Music & Movement with Miss Pilar

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Oct 27 · 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…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Story Time at Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Tue, Oct 27 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Charlestown · 1.4 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Set aside a half hour for stories at Ruthie's Juice Cafe. This story time meets at 11 AM on Tuesday and Thursday mornings; the guest…

  • $ · Active Play

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Oct 27 · 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, Oct 27 · 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…

  • $ · Parenting & Wellness

    Parent + Baby Power with Becca — MAC Charlestown

    Organized by MYSTRYDE Athletic Club

    Tue, Oct 27 · 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    Fit in a workout while keeping your little one nearby at MAC Charlestown. Becca leads this 45-minute Parent + Baby Power class for parents…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Tue, Oct 27 · 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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Families in Downtown have 373 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Saturday Open Hours at Boston Fire Museum, Perfect Memory at ICA Boston and Children's Magical Halloween Castle. 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.