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

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  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    After School Art Club Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Wed, Nov 4 · 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, Nov 4 · 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Morning Play Session at Allo Playground

    Organized by Allo Boston

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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, Nov 5 · 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Open Play at Little Groove Charlestown

    Organized by Little Groove Music & Art

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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…

  • $ · Special Event

    Hand-Cut Silhouette Portraits at Bringing Up Baby

    Organized by Bringing Up Baby

    Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    South Boston · 2.5 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Capture your child’s profile in a hand-cut silhouette when Bringing Up Baby welcomes a visiting silhouette artist for one day. Book a…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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

    Preschool Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Jeff Jam Sing-Along at Henry Bear's Park

    Organized by Henry Bear's Park

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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

    Toddler Yoga with Miss Emily

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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

    Feeding Support Group with Nurture by NAPS

    Organized by Nurture by NAPS

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Fri, Nov 6 · 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

    Fri, Nov 6 · 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

    Soccer Shots at Little Lovage

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Fri, Nov 6 · 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…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Fri, Nov 6 · 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

    Minni Tween Workshop - Cozy Creatures

    Organized by Minni

    Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

    Beacon Hill · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Let's get cozy! Artists ages 8 to 12 will get create and sew their own fuzzy friends! A Minni instructor will provide gentle guidance on…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Saturday Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM – 9:45 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…

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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.