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

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  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Halloween Costume Party at Squirrel Tales Story Time

    Organized by Beacon Hill Books & Café

    Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Beacon Hill · 2.4 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Costumes are encouraged for this special all-ages Halloween story time at Beacon Hill Books. Hear Room on the Broom, then stay for a song…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Oct 28 · 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

    Morning Play Session at Allo Playground

    Organized by Allo Boston

    Wed, Oct 28 · 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

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Oct 28 · 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…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Story Time for Ages 0–5 at Charlestown Library

    Organized by Boston Public Library — Charlestown

    Wed, Oct 28 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Charlestown · 2 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Bring babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for picture books, songs, and rhymes at the Charlestown Branch. Movement breaks with props give…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Baby

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Oct 28 · 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, Oct 28 · 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

    After School Art Club Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Wed, Oct 28 · 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

    Budding Artists Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Wed, Oct 28 · 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…

  • $ · Movies & Shows

    Watch Wednesdays: Ghostbusters

    Organized by The Anchor Boston

    Wed, Oct 28

    Charlestown · 1.3 mi

    Ages: 5–12, 13+

    Cozy up for an outdoor waterfront screening of the original Ghostbusters on The Anchor’s giant 20-foot LED screen. The fall movie-night…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at South Boston Boys & Girls Club

    Organized by Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston

    Thu, Oct 29 · 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

    Thu, Oct 29 · 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

    Toddler Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Thu, Oct 29 · 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…

  • Free · Active Play

    Kids Activity Hour at Boston Public Market

    Organized by Boston Public Market

    Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    North End · 1.7 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Break up the week with a free hour of play in The Nook at Boston Public Market. Activities rotate between bubble dancing, crafts and…

  • $ · Active Play

    Open Play at Little Groove Charlestown

    Organized by Little Groove Music & Art

    Thu, Oct 29 · 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

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Oct 29 · 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…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Story Time at Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Thu, Oct 29 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Preschool Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Thu, Oct 29 · 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…

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Downtown with kids

Families in Downtown have 370 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Halloween Spooktacular at Boston Children’s Museum, Haunted Greenhouse & Pumpkin Painting at Eastie Farm and Cityside Pumpkin Patch — Boston Seaport. 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.