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Organized by Boston Fire Museum
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Seaport · 1.8 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Bring your tiny voyagers inside a historic firehouse to explore antique fire engines, firefighting artifacts, and interactive fire-alarm…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Atlantic Wharf
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fort Point · 1.8 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Let little hands explore musical instruments at this free morning of music and movement with Community Music Center of Boston. Designed for…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Melanin in the Park 617 & First Street Market
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Cambridge · 2.6 mi
Give those Halloween costumes another outing at an indoor dance party for little ones and their grown-ups. Melanin in the Park and First…
$ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Minni
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Beacon Hill · 2.4 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
Join us for a Minni Family Workshop where little chefs can dream up their very own pizzas! Using recycled materials, cloud dough, and a…
$ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by ICA Boston
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Seaport · 1.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Visit the ICA's Bank of America Art Lab for Perfect Memory, an installation by Boston artist crystal bi inspired by water, memory…
Free · Special Event
Organized by ICA Boston
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Seaport · 1.5 mi
Ages: 3–5, 5–12, 13+
Boston school-aged students from Pre-K through grade 12 can visit the ICA free with a Boston Family Days pass and bring up to two family…
$ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by ICA Boston
Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM
Seaport · 1.5 mi
Ages: 3–5, 5–12
Join an ICA educator for a playful, family-friendly gallery tour using games, drawing, and other interactive activities to explore artists'…
Free · Special Event
Organized by SoWa Boston
Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
South End · 3 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
One of Boston's largest open-air markets, SoWa transforms pedestrian-only Thayer Street into a Sunday gathering with regional farmers…
$ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by ICA Boston
Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Seaport · 1.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Visit the ICA's Bank of America Art Lab for Perfect Memory, an installation by Boston artist crystal bi inspired by water, memory…
$ · Active Play
Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Mon, Nov 9 · 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
Mon, Nov 9 · 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 Groove Music & Art
Mon, Nov 9 · 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…
$ · Active Play
Organized by Little Lovage Club
Mon, Nov 9 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 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 · Active Play
Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Mon, Nov 9 · 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 9 · 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 9 · 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 10 · 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 10 · 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…
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