48 finds within 3 mi of 02131—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
$ · Special Event
Organized by Zoo New England
Sun, Nov 8 · 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Roxbury · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Explore Franklin Park Zoo after dark during Boston Lights, a walk-through experience featuring large illuminated lantern displays inspired…
Free · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Home Depot
Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
West Roxbury · 2.4 mi
Ages: 3–5, 5–12
Build a Christmas Car Ornament at this free, hands-on Home Depot Kids Workshop in West Roxbury. Children receive the project materials…
Free · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Home Depot
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
West Roxbury · 2.4 mi
Ages: 3–5, 5–12
Build a Holiday Train at this free, hands-on Home Depot Kids Workshop in West Roxbury. Children receive the project materials while…
Free · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Home Depot
Sat, Jan 2 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
West Roxbury · 2.4 mi
Ages: 3–5, 5–12
Build a Claw Machine Bank at this free, hands-on Home Depot Kids Workshop in West Roxbury. Children receive the project materials while…
Free · Water Play
Organized by BCYF Flaherty Pool
Roslindale · 0.3 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Flaherty in Roslindale — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Free · Water Play
Organized by BCYF Mattahunt (Opens Mid-Summer)
Mattapan · 1.3 mi
Heads up: currently closed for maintenance, reopening mid-summer 2026. An indoor community pool at BCYF Mattahunt in Mattapan — free swim…
Free · Park
Organized by Hynes Playground Splash Pad
West Roxbury · 1.6 mi
A quiet neighborhood park featuring standard cooling ground sprays and a nearby playground.
Books
Organized by Papercuts Bookshop
Jamaica Plain · 1.7 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…
Free · Water Play
Organized by BCYF Curtis Hall
Jamaica Plain · 1.8 mi
Heads up: open now, but scheduled to close for maintenance mid-summer 2026 — check before you go. An indoor community pool at BCYF Curtis…
Park
Organized by Arnold Arboretum
Jamaica Plain · 1.8 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…
Park
Organized by Emerald Necklace
Multiple · 1.8 mi
Ages: All ages
Boston's beautiful chain of connected parks designed by Olmsted, featuring trails, playgrounds, and natural beauty. Miles of paths perfect…
Free · Water Play
Organized by BCYF Mildred Avenue
Mattapan · 1.9 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Mildred Avenue in Mattapan — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Park
Organized by Brewer-Burroughs Playground
Jamaica Plain · 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
Organized by Boing! Toy Shop
Jamaica Plain · 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…
Free · Park
Organized by Johnson Playground Spray Deck
Jamaica Plain · 2.1 mi
A local Jamaica Plain neighborhood spot with simple push-button water activators.
Ice Cream
Organized by J.P. Licks - Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain · 2.1 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…
Park
Organized by Larz Anderson Park Playground
Brookline · 2.1 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…
Indoor Play
Organized by Dream Kid Spa
Braintree · 2.1 mi
Ages: All ages
Kid-focused pampering palace offering mani-pedis, glitter tattoos, slime parties, and themed spa birthdays. Little ones feel like royalty…
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Families in Roslindale have 22 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience, MOVIN’ MOMS Barre & Babes with Janira and Trunk or Treat at Dorchester YMCA. Add 26 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.