Museum
Museum of Ice Cream
Organized by Museum of Ice Cream
Seaport · 1.6 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-12, 13+
Tiny adventurers can indulge in a delightful, multi-sensory experience at the Museum of Ice Cream. Families can dive into the famous…
Kid-friendly things to do in Downtown
551 finds within 3 mi of 02101—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
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Hotel
The Envoy Hotel
Seaport · 1.6 mi
Ages: 0-1, 1-3, 3-5, 5-12
A stylish waterfront hotel in the Seaport district offering the "Kids Just Want to Have Fun" package. Perfect for families visiting Boston…
Seafood
James Hook & Co
Organized by James Hook & Co
Seaport · 1.6 mi
Casual waterfront seafood spot known for fresh lobster rolls and kid-friendly picnic tables—perfect for a fun Seaport bite.
Seafood
Legal Sea Foods - Harborside
Organized by Legal Sea Foods - Harborside
Seaport · 1.6 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-12
A Boston institution serving up the freshest catch right on the waterfront! The $10 kids menu is a steal—tiny voyagers choose a first bite…
American
Sugar Factory
Organized by Sugar Factory
Faneuil Hall · 1.6 mi
Candy-themed restaurant with giant milkshakes and colorful décor that kids love; playful atmosphere and kid-friendly menu.
Hotel
The Bostonian Hotel
North End / Faneuil Hall · 1.6 mi
Ages: 0-1, 1-3, 3-5, 5-12, 13+
A classic Boston stay right across from Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, perfect for families who want to explore the city on foot. Easy…
Park
Martin's Park
Organized by Martin's Park
Seaport · 1.6 mi
Ages: All ages
Designed in memory of the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombings, Martin's Park in the Seaport is a beautiful and meaningful…
Sports
Putt Across America
Organized by Putt Across America
Downtown Boston · 1.6 mi
Ages: 1-3, 3-5, 5-12, 13+
An immersive indoor mini golf adventure where tiny voyagers can putt through 18 larger-than-life holes inspired by America's most iconic…
Indoor Play
Sloomoo MiniMoo Boston
Organized by Sloomoo MiniMoo Boston
Downtown · 1.6 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
The world's most satisfying slime experience has arrived in Boston! Tiny voyagers can design their dream slime at the DIY Bar with over 4…
Free · Park
Box District Park
Organized by Box District Park
Chelsea · 1.6 mi
A modern urban park featuring sleek, minimalist ground-level cooling fountains.
Pizza
Boston Public Market
Organized by Boston Public Market
Haymarket / North End · 1.7 mi
Indoor market bursting with local flavors, kid-friendly snacking, live demos, and family-friendly aisles — perfect for food explorers of…
Café
Jennifer Lee's Allergen-Free Bakery
Organized by Jennifer Lee's Allergen-Free Bakery
Downtown · 1.7 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A dedicated allergen-free bakery inside Boston Public Market — everything is gluten-free, and free of the other top allergens too, so kids…
Brewery
Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall
Organized by Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall
Seaport · 1.7 mi
Ages: All ages
Harpoon's big Seaport beer hall has long picnic tables with plenty of room for coloring books, plus famously good fresh pretzels with…
Park
Gronk Playground
Organized by Gronk Playground
West End · 1.7 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A one-of-a-kind playground along the Charles River Esplanade where play meets adventure. At the center is a giant football-shaped climbing…
Brewery
Trillium Brewing - Fort Point
Organized by Trillium Brewing - Fort Point
Fort Point · 1.7 mi
Ages: All ages
Trillium's Fort Point flagship pairs its New England farmhouse-inspired beers with a full-service restaurant and patio, making it one of…
Café
Kane's Donuts - Downtown Boston
Organized by Kane's Donuts - Downtown Boston
Financial District · 1.7 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Kane's downtown outpost at One International Place brings the legendary donuts — including their gluten-, dairy-, and nut-free KGF line —…
Mexican
bartaco Seaport
Organized by bartaco Seaport
Seaport · 1.7 mi
Ages: 0-2, 2-4, 3-5, 5-12
bartaco's Seaport outpost brings the same beachy, upscale street-taco vibes to Fort Point — tacos, rice bowls, and fresh guac with a…
Italian
Grana
Organized by Grana
Downtown · 1.7 mi
Upscale yet welcoming Italian dining inside The Langham—great for special family meals with standout brunch.
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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.