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Kid-friendly things to do in Downtown

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

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  • American

    Shy Bird - Kendall Square

    Organized by Shy Bird - Kendall Square

    Kendall Square · 2.9 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    An all-day rotisserie café in Kendall Square — counter service (no waiting game with hungry kids), great coffee, and spit-roasted chicken…

  • Hotel

    Fairmont Copley Plaza

    Copley Square · 2.9 mi

    Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

    An iconic hotel that quietly excels at family fun. Meet the Canine Ambassador, enjoy in-hotel scavenger hunts, and kids under 5 eat free.

  • American

    OAK Long Bar & Kitchen

    Organized by OAK Long Bar & Kitchen

    Back Bay · 2.9 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Inside the historic Fairmont Copley Plaza, this elegant spot treats tiny diners like VIPs. Breakfast brings funfetti pancakes and…

  • Sports

    Mayne Kids — Hair & Photography Studio

    Organized by Mayne Kids — Hair & Photography Studio

    South End · 3 mi

    A children's hair and photography studio in Boston's South End that hosts creative birthday celebrations. Party possibilities include…

  • American

    Black Lamb

    Organized by Black Lamb

    South End · 3 mi

    Ages: 1-3, 3-5, 5-12

    A stylish South End neighborhood spot serving elevated American comfort food with a dedicated kids menu featuring favorites like grilled…

  • Ice Cream

    J.P. Licks - Newbury Street

    Organized by J.P. Licks - Newbury Street

    Back Bay · 3 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Back Bay's J.P. Licks keeps stroller crews fueled with homemade scoops and famous frozen yogurt right on Newbury Street — an easy treat…

  • Ice Cream

    Ben & Jerry's - Newbury Street

    Organized by Ben & Jerry's - Newbury Street

    Back Bay · 3 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    The Vermont classic's Back Bay scoop shop — Cherry Garcia, Tonight Dough, and every wacky flavor kids know from the freezer aisle…

  • Free · Park

    Florence Playground

    Organized by Florence Playground

    Somerville · 3 mi

    A compact residential park offering basic ground-level summer water spraying features.

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Downtown with kids

Families in Downtown have 366 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Face Painting by FaceArt at Boston Public Market, SoWa Open Market and Tall Ship Boo Bash!. 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.