Books
Papercuts Bookshop
Organized by Papercuts Bookshop
Jamaica Plain · 0.2 mi
Ages: All ages
A beloved indie bookshop in Jamaica Plain with a thoughtfully curated children's shelf and a warm neighborhood feel. An easy pair with…
Kid-friendly things to do in Jamaica Plain
235 finds within 3 mi of 02130—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
Everything coming up near you
Park
Brewer-Burroughs Playground
Organized by Brewer-Burroughs Playground
Jamaica Plain · 0.2 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5
A true toddler paradise in Jamaica Plain, the Brewer-Burroughs Tot Lot is thoughtfully designed for kids under five. The fully fenced…
Shop
Boing! Toy Shop
Organized by Boing! Toy Shop
Jamaica Plain · 0.2 mi
Ages: All ages
Jamaica Plain's beloved neighborhood toy store, right on Centre Street. Boing! is packed floor-to-ceiling with thoughtfully chosen toys…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - Jamaica Plain
Organized by J.P. Licks - Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain · 0.2 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The cow-spotted mothership of Boston's homegrown ice cream chain — award-winning scoops, intensely good frozen yogurt, and in-house roasted…
Free · Park
Johnson Playground Spray Deck
Organized by Johnson Playground Spray Deck
Jamaica Plain · 0.3 mi
A local Jamaica Plain neighborhood spot with simple push-button water activators.
Park
Arnold Arboretum
Organized by Arnold Arboretum
Jamaica Plain · 0.5 mi
Ages: All ages
A 265-acre park in Jamaica Plain with 7,000+ trees and beautiful trails perfect for biking or walking. One of Boston's best spots for a…
Free · Park
Stony Brook Spray Deck
Organized by Stony Brook Spray Deck
Jamaica Plain · 0.7 mi
Located next to the T station, featuring quick-activating ground sprays and a playground.
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café (Jamaica Plain)
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Jamaica Plain)
Jamaica Plain · 0.7 mi
Life Alive's JP café sits near the Arborway — a natural refuel after the Arnold Arboretum or Jamaica Pond loop, with vibrant plant-based…
Sports
Duck Tour
Organized by Duck Tour
Back Bay · 0.8 mi
Ages: All ages
Iconic amphibious tour that drives through Boston streets then splashes into the Charles River! Kids love the transition and the fun-filled…
Park
Larz Anderson Park Playground
Organized by Larz Anderson Park Playground
Brookline · 1.2 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Perched on the edge of Larz Anderson Park, this playground features unique play structures in a beautiful tree-lined setting with bathrooms…
Free · Water Play
BCYF Hennigan
Organized by BCYF Hennigan
Jamaica Plain · 1.2 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Hennigan in Jamaica Plain — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Free · Park
Margaret E. Robinson Playground
Organized by Margaret E. Robinson Playground
Brookline · 1.2 mi
A small, quiet park featuring simple, toddler-safe water misting features.
Free · Park
Clark Playground
Organized by Clark Playground
Brookline · 1.4 mi
Features a compact water spray zone surrounded by community athletic fields.
Free · Park
Juniper Street Playground
Organized by Juniper Street Playground
Brookline · 1.5 mi
A hidden community gem with a compact, push-button water spray area.
Museum
Franklin Park Zoo
Organized by Franklin Park Zoo
Roxbury · 1.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Boston's beloved zoo featuring exotic animals, nature play areas, and educational programs. Kids connect with wildlife from around the…
Park
Franklin Park Zoo Playground
Organized by Franklin Park Zoo Playground
Roxbury · 1.5 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Let your little animals run wild at the zoo's 10,000 square foot wildlife-inspired playground! Climb tiger-shaped structures, balance…
Free · Water Play
BCYF Flaherty Pool
Organized by BCYF Flaherty Pool
Roslindale · 1.5 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Flaherty in Roslindale — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Museum
Puppet Showplace Theater
Organized by Puppet Showplace Theater
Brookline Village · 1.5 mi
Ages: All ages
In Brookline: fun puppet shows and workshops for younger kids featuring weird and wonderful creative performances. A unique theater…
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Jamaica Plain with kids
Families in Jamaica Plain have 160 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience, Toddler Time at Rock Spot — Brookline and Drop-In Art Making: Sculpted Pendants. Add 75 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.