Free · Park
Coolidge Playground
Organized by Coolidge Playground
Brookline · 2.7 mi
Offers convenient neighborhood ground sprays alongside tennis courts and climbing structures.
Kid-friendly things to do in Jamaica Plain
234 finds within 3 mi of 02130—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
Everything coming up near you
Sports
Red Sox Game at Fenway Park
Organized by Red Sox Game at Fenway Park
Fenway · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
America's most beloved ballpark offers an unforgettable experience for young sports fans. Catch a game, see the Green Monster up close, and…
Brewery
Dorchester Brewing Company
Organized by Dorchester Brewing Company
Dorchester · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
A neighborhood-proud Dorchester taproom where picnicking is welcome — bring your own snacks or order from the in-house menu while kids play…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - South Bay
Organized by J.P. Licks - South Bay
South Bay · 2.8 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The South Bay J.P. Licks makes errand day end sweetly — homemade scoops, soft serve, and fro-yo right in the shopping center, with easy…
Japanese
Kura Sushi - Dorchester
Organized by Kura Sushi - Dorchester
Dorchester · 2.8 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
This revolving sushi bar is a hit with families! Plates glide by on a conveyor belt, and a friendly robot delivers drinks right to your…
Hidden Gem
Bodega Sneaker Speakeasy
Organized by Bodega Sneaker Speakeasy
Back Bay · 2.8 mi
Ages: All ages
A hidden "secret door" bodega in the Back Bay that opens into a cool sneaker store—older kids absolutely LOVE the reveal. A Boston hidden…
Free · Park
Lawton Playground
Organized by Lawton Playground
Brookline · 2.8 mi
Features a popular neighborhood water spray zone right next to a community garden.
Books
Hummingbird Books
Organized by Hummingbird Books
Chestnut Hill · 2.9 mi
Ages: All ages
A warm, welcoming bookshop at The Street Chestnut Hill with a wonderful children's section and regular Sunday storytimes. Hummingbird is a…
Seafood
Legal Sea Foods
Organized by Legal Sea Foods
Chestnut Hill · 2.9 mi
Classic New England seafood restaurant known for fresh, high-quality dishes.
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café (Boston University)
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Boston University)
Boston University · 2.9 mi
Life Alive's BU café on Comm Ave serves the same colorful, plant-based bowls, wraps, and smoothies families love — an easy healthy refuel…
Free · Park
Soule Recreation Center
Organized by Soule Recreation Center
Chestnut Hill · 2.9 mi
Features a modern, multi-jet spray pad located behind the main indoor facility.
Hotel
Hotel Commonwealth
Kenmore Square · 2.9 mi
Next to Fenway Park, this stylish hotel's "Family Fenway Excursion" offers game tickets, treat baskets, and space for families to spread…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - Boylston Street
Organized by J.P. Licks - Boylston Street
Fenway · 2.9 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
J.P. Licks near the Fenway — the reliable post-game or post-museum cone, with dozens of homemade flavors, dairy-free options, and soft…
Mediterranean
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Symphony
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Symphony
Symphony · 2.9 mi
Ages: All ages
Near Symphony Hall and the Berklee campus, this Tatte location offers families a cultured dining experience with outstanding pastries and…
Shop
Merry Go Rounds - Boston
Organized by Merry Go Rounds - Boston
Dorchester · 2.9 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Curated kids' consignment. Merry Go Rounds makes shopping for, and reselling, kids' goods more sustainable, affordable, and fun. Free…
Free · Park
Splash Fountain at Christian Science Plaza
Organized by Splash Fountain at Christian Science Plaza
Back Bay · 2.9 mi
A large, elegant grid of synchronized open-air pavement fountains popular on hot days.
Free · Water Play
BCYF Blackstone (Temporarily Closed)
Organized by BCYF Blackstone (Temporarily Closed)
South End · 3 mi
Heads up: this pool is currently closed. An indoor community pool at BCYF Blackstone in Boston — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF…
Hotel
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Back Bay · 3 mi
Home of the whimsical "Goodnight Moon Suite," inspired by the classic bedtime story; includes themed décor, cookies & milk turndown, and…
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Jamaica Plain with kids
Families in Jamaica Plain have 159 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Toddler Time at Rock Spot — Brookline, Drop-In Art Making: Sculpted Pendants and Matt Heaton — Coolidge Kids’ Shows. 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.