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Everything coming up near you Free · Active Play
Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Mon, Nov 2 · 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…
$ · Active Play
Organized by Little Lovage Club
Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
South End · 2.8 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
Kids ages 2–5 get their afternoon energy out with Miss Gaby through playful group games such as obstacle courses, Red Light/Green Light…
$ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Essem Art Studio
Mon, Nov 2 · 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…
$ · Active Play
Organized by Allo Boston
Tue, Nov 3 · 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
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Charlestown · 1.6 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
Little artists ages 1.5–4 explore new art materials and processes with age-appropriate choices that build confidence and self-expression…
$ · Stories & Songs
Organized by Little Lovage Club
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
South End · 2.8 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
Children ages 1–4 sing, move, and explore rhythm with Miss Pilar through playful songs, instruments, and age-appropriate musical…
$ · Active Play
Organized by Little Lovage Club
Tue, Nov 3 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
South End · 2.8 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
Children ages 1–4 move, stretch, hop, stomp, and dance with Miss Gaby using songs, instruments, props, parachute play, and bubbles…
Free · Parenting & Wellness
Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe
Tue, Nov 3 · 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Charlestown · 1.4 mi
Ages: 0–1
A relaxed Tuesday-morning meetup for moms on maternity leave at Ruthie's Juice Cafe in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Bring your baby, order a…
$ · Parenting & Wellness
Organized by MYSTRYDE Athletic Club
Tue, Nov 3 · 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Charlestown · 2 mi
Ages: 0–1
Fit in a workout while keeping your little one nearby at MAC Charlestown. Becca leads this 45-minute Parent + Baby Power class for parents…
Free · Active Play
Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Tue, Nov 3 · 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…
Free · Parenting & Wellness
Organized by Nurture by NAPS
Tue, Nov 3 · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
South Boston · 2.5 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…
$ · STEM Learning
Organized by Little Lovage Club
Tue, Nov 3 · 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
South End · 2.8 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
Children ages 2–5 become junior scientists with Miss Lisa, a museum educator, licensed early childhood teacher, and STEAM specialist…
$ · Active Play
Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Wed, Nov 4 · 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, Nov 4 · 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 ICA Boston
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Seaport · 1.5 mi
Ages: 5–12
Join ICA educators and fellow homeschool families for an art-filled morning exploring the galleries and creating art inspired by crystal…
$ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Little Lovage Club
Wed, Nov 4 · 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…
$ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Little Lovage Club
Wed, Nov 4 · 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, Nov 4 · 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…
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