Park
Boston Public Garden & Swan Boats
Organized by Boston Public Garden & Swan Boats
Back Bay · 2.3 mi
Ages: All ages
The country's first public botanical garden with beautiful seasonal blooms. Ride the iconic swan boats on the lagoon—a classic…
Kid-friendly things to do in Roxbury
464 finds within 3 mi of 02119—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
Everything coming up near you
Park
Corey Hill Park
Organized by Corey Hill Park
Brookline · 2.3 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Tucked away on a Brookline hilltop, this hidden gem is a mini escape. Rock-inspired climbing structures and wooden playhouses create a…
Italian
Capo
Organized by Capo
South Boston · 2.3 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A Southie favorite serving red-sauce Italian classics in warm, 19th-century-inspired rooms with big, comfortable booths. The gluten-free…
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café (Boston University)
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Boston University)
Boston University · 2.3 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…
Brewery
Harpoon Beer Garden on the UnCommon Corner
Organized by Harpoon Beer Garden on the UnCommon Corner
Boston Common · 2.3 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…
Park
Charles River Esplanade
Organized by Charles River Esplanade
Back Bay · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Beautiful riverside park perfect for biking, walking, and picnics along the Charles River. Summer concerts, playgrounds, and stunning city…
Park
Esplanade Playspace
Organized by Esplanade Playspace
Back Bay · 2.4 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Located near the Hatch Shell and the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, this playground features state-of-the-art equipment designed to increase…
Hidden Gem
Make Way for Ducklings Statue
Organized by Make Way for Ducklings Statue
Beacon Hill · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Beloved bronze statues of Mrs. Mallard and her eight ducklings from the classic children's book. A perfect photo-op spot in the Public…
Park
Boston Common & Frog Pond
Organized by Boston Common & Frog Pond
Downtown · 2.5 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 · 2.5 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…
Pizza
Publico Street Bistro & Garden
Organized by Publico Street Bistro & Garden
South Boston · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-12
A stylish South Boston spot serving globally inspired street food with a beautiful open-air garden, retractable roof, and fire pits…
Park
Larz Anderson Park Playground
Organized by Larz Anderson Park Playground
Brookline · 2.5 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…
American
The Paramount
Organized by The Paramount
Beacon Hill · 2.5 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-12
A beloved Beacon Hill breakfast institution where families line up for legendary pancakes and French toast. The bustling cafeteria-style…
Books
Brattle Book Shop
Organized by Brattle Book Shop
Downtown Crossing · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
A charming, three-story treasure hunt filled with used books, rare finds, and a magical outdoor book lot perfect for curious kids.
Museum
WNDR Museum
Organized by WNDR Museum
Downtown Crossing · 2.5 mi
Ages: 3-5, 5-12, 13+
More than a museum—WNDR is a playful journey through 20 awe-inspiring immersive art installations that awakens creativity and leaves…
Mediterranean
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Beacon Hill
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
This beloved Israeli-inspired bakery offers gorgeous pastries and savory bites in a warm, welcoming space perfect for families. Little ones…
Shop
Kodomo
Organized by Kodomo
Beacon Hill · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
A design-forward children's boutique on Charles Street in Beacon Hill — “kodomo” means “child” in Japanese — carrying baby and kids'…
Books
Beacon Hill Books
Organized by Beacon Hill Books
Beacon Hill · 2.6 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…
Showing 18 of 464 finds.
Roxbury with kids
Families in Roxbury have 290 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Toddler Time at Rock Spot — Brookline, Drop-In Art Making: Sculpted Pendants and Seaport Smalls: Magic Fred Show — Magic Show Fun. Add 174 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.