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

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  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Toddler Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Charlestown · 1.7 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, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2 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…

  • Free · Active Play

    Kids Activity Hour at Boston Public Market

    Organized by Boston Public Market

    Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    North End · 2.1 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Break up the week with a free hour of play in The Nook at Boston Public Market. Activities rotate between bubble dancing, crafts and…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Story Time at Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Thu, Oct 29 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Preschool Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

    Charlestown · 1.7 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Fall Craft: Festive Fall Hat Making at Boston Children’s Museum

    Organized by Boston Children’s Museum

    Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Seaport · 2.3 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    Make a Halloween-inspired hat with seasonal shapes and spooky symbols, then add it to your fall dress-up collection. This half-hour craft…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Jeff Jam Sing-Along at Henry Bear's Park

    Organized by Henry Bear's Park

    Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM

    Charlestown · 2.6 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.

  • Free · Parenting & Wellness

    Feeding Support Group with Nurture by NAPS

    Organized by Nurture by NAPS

    Thu, Oct 29 · 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

    Charlestown · 1.6 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, Oct 29 · 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…

  • $ · Special Event

    Halloween Party at BCYF Nazzaro Community Center

    Organized by BCYF Nazzaro Community Center

    Thu, Oct 29 · 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    North End · 1.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Bring the family to the North End for an afternoon of Halloween fun at BCYF Nazzaro Community Center. Pick a pumpkin, enjoy inflatables…

  • Free · STEM Learning

    Drop-In Homework Help at Charlestown Library

    Organized by Boston Public Library — Charlestown

    Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2.1 mi

    Ages: 5–12, 13+

    Bring schoolwork to the Charlestown Branch for help from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This Boston Teachers Union partnership welcomes…

  • $ · Special Event

    Trunk or Treat at Bunker Hill Community College

    Organized by BHCC Public Safety

    Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2.4 mi

    Stop by Bunker Hill Community College’s Charlestown Main Plaza for an afternoon of Halloween fun with the BHCC Public Safety team. Kids can…

  • Free · STEM Learning

    LEGO Club at Charlestown Library

    Organized by Boston Public Library — Charlestown

    Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

    Charlestown · 2.1 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Build something of your own with LEGO bricks and baseplates at the Charlestown Branch. The main program is for ages 5–12, with Duplo…

  • Free · Special Event

    Greenway Fall Movie Night: Casper

    Organized by Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy

    Thu, Oct 29 · 5:30 PM

    Downtown · 2 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Enjoy Casper outdoors on the Rose Kennedy Greenway as part of the free Throwback Thursday fall movie series. Before the movie, join a free…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Halloween Coloring Club at Boston Public Market

    Organized by Boston Public Market

    Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    North End · 2.1 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Bring your creativity—and a costume if you like—to a relaxed Halloween coloring evening at Boston Public Market. Fall and Halloween…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Fri, Oct 30 · 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

    Fri, Oct 30 · 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…

  • $ · Parenting & Wellness

    Halloween JPP Stroller Bootcamp

    Organized by Jennifer Phelan Pilates

    Fri, Oct 30 · 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM

    Charlestown · 1.9 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3

    Bring your little one's costume and make your morning workout a Halloween outing at Bunker Hill Monument. Jennifer Phelan leads a…

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East Boston with kids

Families in East Boston have 272 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 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.