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423 finds within 3 mi of 02128—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.

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  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Baby Music with Music at the Blissful — Charlestown

    Organized by Boston Public Library — Charlestown

    Mon, Oct 26 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2.1 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    Enjoy a small-group music outing with your baby and musician Evan Haller of Music at the Blissful. This interactive class is specifically…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Mon, Oct 26 · 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

    After School Art Club Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Mon, Oct 26 · 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

    Charlestown · 1.7 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

    Little Luminaries: Not-So-Spooky Yoga

    Organized by 2 Mindful Girls x St. John's Episcopal Church

    Mon, Oct 26 · 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

    Charlestown · 2.1 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    A five-week yoga and creative mindfulness series for ages 3–6. Children explore seasonal themes through yoga poses, breathing, movement…

  • $ · Active Play

    Mindful Adventurers: Calm & Create

    Organized by 2 Mindful Girls x St. John's Episcopal Church

    Mon, Oct 26 · 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2.1 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    A five-week yoga and creative mindfulness series for ages 5–8, combining movement, calming strategies, mindfulness, and creative…

  • $ · Active Play

    Morning Play Session at Allo Playground

    Organized by Allo Boston

    Tue, Oct 27 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    Charlestown · 1.5 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

    Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Tue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Charlestown · 1.7 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

    Story Time at Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Tue, Oct 27 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Charlestown · 1.6 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Set aside a half hour for stories at Ruthie's Juice Cafe. This story time meets at 11 AM on Tuesday and Thursday mornings; the guest…

  • Free · Parenting & Wellness

    Moms on Mat Leave Meetup at Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Tue, Oct 27 · 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

    Charlestown · 1.6 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

    Parent + Baby Power with Becca — MAC Charlestown

    Organized by MYSTRYDE Athletic Club

    Tue, Oct 27 · 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2.1 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

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Tue, Oct 27 · 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 · STEM Learning

    School-Age STEAM Club at Charlestown Library

    Organized by Boston Public Library — Charlestown

    Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2.1 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Make an after-school stop for hands-on building, art projects, and science experiments. Children ages 6–12 can explore science and art…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Halloween Costume Party at Squirrel Tales Story Time

    Organized by Beacon Hill Books & Café

    Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Beacon Hill · 2.7 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Costumes are encouraged for this special all-ages Halloween story time at Beacon Hill Books. Hear Room on the Broom, then stay for a song…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Oct 28 · 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM

    North End · 1.8 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

    Wed, Oct 28 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    Charlestown · 1.5 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…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Story Time for Ages 0–5 at Charlestown Library

    Organized by Boston Public Library — Charlestown

    Wed, Oct 28 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Charlestown · 2.1 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Bring babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for picture books, songs, and rhymes at the Charlestown Branch. Movement breaks with props give…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Oct 28 · 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

    After School Art Club Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Wed, Oct 28 · 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

    Charlestown · 1.7 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…

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Families in East Boston have 275 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Saturday Open Hours at Boston Fire Museum, Perfect Memory at ICA Boston and Children's Magical Halloween Castle. Add 148 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.