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Henry Bear's Park
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Charlestown · 2.6 mi
Ages: All ages
A beloved local toy store packed with quality toys, games, books, and crafts for babies through big kids. The Charlestown shop regularly…
Kid-friendly things to do in East Boston
418 finds within 3 mi of 02128—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
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Free · Park
Meadows Park/Kearins Playground
Organized by Meadows Park/Kearins Playground
Everett · 2.6 mi
A community park offering standard playground equipment alongside refreshing water misters.
Free · Park
Alfond Memorial Spray Deck
Organized by Alfond Memorial Spray Deck
Beacon Hill · 2.6 mi
Situated on the Charles River Esplanade with excellent city views and standard ground jets.
Free · Park
Allied Veterans Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool
Organized by Allied Veterans Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool
Everett · 2.6 mi
A large public complex featuring a dedicated, shallow concrete wading pool. Check the pool's website for current open hours before you go —…
Sports
Kings Dining & Entertainment
Organized by Kings Dining & Entertainment
Seaport · 2.6 mi
Ages: All ages
Multi-game entertainment venue with bowling, arcade, air hockey, and family-friendly food. Multiple Boston locations make it easy to find…
Boutique
The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Beacon Hill · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A former 19th-century jail turned boutique hotel with a playful edge. Spacious suites, complimentary games, outdoor courtyard, and on-site…
Park
Boston Common & Frog Pond
Organized by Boston Common & Frog Pond
Downtown · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
A historic, shallow concrete wading pool in the heart of Boston Common with a central spray fountain.
Free · Water Play
Frog Pond Spray Pool
Organized by Frog Pond Spray Pool
Downtown · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
A beloved free spray pool in the heart of Boston Common — the historic shallow wading pool turns into a splash haven with a central spray…
Ice Cream
Toscanini's - Kendall Square
Organized by Toscanini's - Kendall Square
Kendall Square · 2.7 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Tosci's second Cambridge scoop shop brings the same ultra-rich, house-made ice cream to the Kendall side of town — a perfect post-museum or…
Park
The Lawn on D
Organized by The Lawn on D
Seaport · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
In Seaport: an outdoor lawn featuring giant games, colorful LED-lit circular swings, and open green space. A fun, less formal outing…
Hotel
Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
East Cambridge · 2.7 mi
A playful Cambridge escape — bikes, games, and kid-friendly suites just minutes from the Museum of Science.
Arts & Crafts
Minni Boston
Organized by Minni Boston
Beacon Hill · 2.7 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Celebrate at Minni's Beacon Hill creative studio with an art-and-design party tailored to children up to age 10. Parties pair…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - Charles Street
Organized by J.P. Licks - Charles Street
Beacon Hill · 2.7 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The Beacon Hill J.P. Licks is steps from the Frog Pond and the Esplanade — a perfectly placed scoop stop when little legs give out…
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Whitney + Winston
Organized by Whitney + Winston
Beacon Hill · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
A darling Beacon Hill boutique from the team behind Crush Boutique, named Best of Boston 2026 for kids' clothing. Whitney + Winston stocks…
Brewery
Harpoon Beer Garden on the UnCommon Corner
Organized by Harpoon Beer Garden on the UnCommon Corner
Boston Common · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
A seasonal, all-ages beer garden on Boston Common at Boylston and Tremont streets, open from May 1 through late October. El Jefe’s Taqueria…
Shop
Happy Journey Toys
Organized by Happy Journey Toys
Beacon Hill · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
A whimsical, locally owned toy shop filled with puzzles, plushies, educational games, and unique finds. Perfect for browsing with curious…
Hotel
Royal Sonesta Boston
East Cambridge · 2.7 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A fun-forward family stay with one of the best kid packages around. Indoor pool, milk & cookies at check-in, and kids eat breakfast free…
Books
Beacon Hill Books
Organized by Beacon Hill Books
Beacon Hill · 2.8 mi
Ages: All ages
A beautiful independent bookstore on Beacon Hill with a charming kids' section, hidden tiny door for little ones to discover, and cozy…
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East Boston with kids
Families in East Boston have 270 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Jeff Jam at Boston Public Market, Seaport Smalls: Magic Fred Show — Magic Show Fun and Face Painting by FaceArt at Boston Public Market. 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.