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Everything coming up near you $ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Boston Children’s Museum
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Seaport · 1.8 mi
Ages: 3–5, 5–12
Make a Halloween-inspired hat with seasonal shapes and spooky symbols, then add it to your fall dress-up collection. This half-hour craft…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM
Charlestown · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
Sing and dance along with local music-time hero Jeff Jam. These high-energy sessions delight little ones and grown-ups alike.
$ · Active Play
Organized by Little Lovage Club
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
South End · 2.8 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
Children ages 1½–4 explore movement with Miss Emily through simple yoga poses, music, and imaginative play. The playful class supports…
Free · Parenting & Wellness
Organized by Nurture by NAPS
Thu, Oct 29 · 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Charlestown · 1.5 mi
Ages: 0–1
Bring your baby and your feeding questions to this free, one-hour parent support group. A registered nurse with lactation expertise can…
Free · Active Play
Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Thu, Oct 29 · 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…
$ · Special Event
Organized by BCYF Nazzaro Community Center
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
North End · 1.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Bring the family to the North End for an afternoon of Halloween fun at BCYF Nazzaro Community Center. Pick a pumpkin, enjoy inflatables…
$ · Special Event
Organized by Little Lovage Club
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
South End · 2.8 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Little Lovage Club is throwing a costume-friendly Halloween afternoon in its South End clubhouse. Bring the little ones dressed up in their…
Free · STEM Learning
Organized by Boston Public Library — Charlestown
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Charlestown · 2 mi
Ages: 5–12, 13+
Bring schoolwork to the Charlestown Branch for help from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This Boston Teachers Union partnership welcomes…
$ · Special Event
Organized by BHCC Public Safety
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Charlestown · 2.2 mi
Stop by Bunker Hill Community College’s Charlestown Main Plaza for an afternoon of Halloween fun with the BHCC Public Safety team. Kids can…
$ · Active Play
Organized by Little Lovage Club
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
South End · 2.8 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
Children ages 2–5 practice movement, focus, coordination, and beginner karate skills with Sensei Andrea. This is a drop-off class…
Free · STEM Learning
Organized by Boston Public Library — Charlestown
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Charlestown · 2 mi
Ages: 5–12
Build something of your own with LEGO bricks and baseplates at the Charlestown Branch. The main program is for ages 5–12, with Duplo…
$ · Special Event
Organized by Clover Clubhouse
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
South Boston · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Make dinner a Halloween outing at Clover Clubhouse. Enjoy pizza and chicken fingers while the kids spend time in the playspace with…
Free · Special Event
Organized by Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:30 PM
Downtown · 1.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Enjoy Casper outdoors on the Rose Kennedy Greenway as part of the free Throwback Thursday fall movie series. Before the movie, join a free…
Free · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Boston Public Market
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
North End · 1.7 mi
Ages: All ages
Bring your creativity—and a costume if you like—to a relaxed Halloween coloring evening at Boston Public Market. Fall and Halloween…
$ · Active Play
Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Fri, Oct 30 · 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
Fri, Oct 30 · 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…
$ · Active Play
Organized by Little Lovage Club
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
South End · 2.9 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
Soccer Shots combines soccer skills, active play, and character building for children ages 2–4. Age-appropriate games at Peters Park help…
$ · Parenting & Wellness
Organized by Jennifer Phelan Pilates
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Charlestown · 1.8 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3
Bring your little one's costume and make your morning workout a Halloween outing at Bunker Hill Monument. Jennifer Phelan leads a…
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