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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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