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Kid-friendly things to do in South Boston

465 finds within 3 mi of 02127—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.

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  • Free · Active Play

    Saturday Open Hours at Boston Fire Museum

    Organized by Boston Fire Museum

    Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Seaport · 1.3 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Bring your tiny voyagers inside a historic firehouse to explore antique fire engines, firefighting artifacts, and interactive fire-alarm…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Drop-In Art Making: Expressive Block Printing

    Organized by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

    Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Fenway · 2.7 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Experiment with wood and foam stamps to make a layered block print to bring home, taking a cue from Naoko Matsubara’s woodblock art. All…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Face Painting by FaceArt at Boston Public Market

    Organized by Boston Public Market

    Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

    North End · 2.1 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12, 13+

    Add a colorful stop to your family's market visit with free face painting by FaceArt. The organizer recommends this activity for children…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Perfect Memory at ICA Boston

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Seaport · 1.3 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Visit the ICA's Bank of America Art Lab for Perfect Memory, an installation by Boston artist crystal bi inspired by water, memory…

  • Free · Special Event

    Children's Magical Halloween Castle

    Organized by Castle Island Association

    Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    South Boston · 1.6 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Explore the Children's Magical Halloween Castle inside Fort Independence at Castle Island in South Boston. The Castle Island Association's…

  • $ · Special Event

    75th Annual North End Halloween Party

    Organized by Madonna Della Cava Society

    Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    North End · 2.3 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Make an afternoon of Halloween in Boston’s North End at the 75th annual neighborhood party. Arrive for the parade at 1 PM, then stay for…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Reel Canvas — Teen Edition (The Fault in Our Stars)

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Dorchester · 2.6 mi

    A teen-focused movie-and-painting afternoon featuring The Fault in Our Stars. Each ticket includes a canvas, popcorn, and a dirty soda…

  • $ · Special Event

    Halloween Spooktacular at Boston Children’s Museum

    Organized by Boston Children’s Museum

    Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Seaport · 1.3 mi

    Ages: All ages

    The Museum opens after hours for a Halloween evening of exhibit exploring and trick-or-treating. Families can play Pumpkin Putt-Putt and…

  • $ · Special Event

    Haunted Greenhouse & Pumpkin Painting at Eastie Farm

    Organized by Eastie Farm

    Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    East Boston · 2.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Bring your Halloween crew to Eastie Farm for an evening of pumpkin painting, a Halloween movie, spooky snacks and prizes, hosted with East…

  • $ · Special Event

    Cityside Pumpkin Patch — Boston Seaport

    Organized by Cityside Pumpkin Patch

    Through Sun, Nov 1 · Timed entry — see booking calendar, until 10:00 PM

    Seaport · 1.2 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Find a little fall fun in the Seaport at Cityside Pumpkin Patch, a seasonal takeover of Island Creek Raw Bar. Browse locally sourced…

  • $ · Special Event

    Pumpkin Patch of Play at Boston Children’s Museum

    Organized by Boston Children’s Museum

    Through Sun, Nov 1

    Seaport · 1.3 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Make a fall visit to the Museum a little more Halloween-y: try family-friendly pinball, listen to the talking jack-o’-lanterns, look for…

  • Free · Special Event

    Seaport Smalls: Magic Fred Show — Magic Show Fun

    Organized by Boston Seaport

    Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Seaport · 1.2 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Magic Fred brings a playful magic show to Seaport Smalls. Children ages 0–8 and their caregivers can enjoy the free Sunday performance…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Jeff Jam at Boston Public Market

    Organized by Boston Public Market

    Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    North End · 2.1 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Bring your little music lovers to The Nook for a free half-hour sing-along with Jeff Jam and his acoustic guitar. Familiar songs and…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Drop-In Art Making: Sculpted Pendants

    Organized by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

    Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Fenway · 2.7 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Shape, carve, and personalize an oven-bake clay pendant at this hands-on art station inspired by ancient Egyptian art. The related special…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Face Painting by FaceArt at Boston Public Market

    Organized by Boston Public Market

    Sun, Oct 25 · 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

    North End · 2.1 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12, 13+

    Add a colorful stop to your family's market visit with free face painting by FaceArt. The organizer recommends this activity for children…

  • Free · Special Event

    SoWa Open Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    South End · 1.7 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    One of Boston's largest open-air markets, SoWa transforms pedestrian-only Thayer Street into a Sunday gathering with regional farmers…

  • Free · Special Event

    PruBoo at Prudential Center

    Organized by Prudential Center

    Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Back Bay · 2.3 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Celebrate Halloween at Prudential Center's annual PruBoo with trick-or-treating at more than 30 participating stores and restaurants, face…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Perfect Memory at ICA Boston

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Seaport · 1.3 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Visit the ICA's Bank of America Art Lab for Perfect Memory, an installation by Boston artist crystal bi inspired by water, memory…

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South Boston with kids

Southie is all about salt air: Castle Island’s loop path and fort, the long stretch of beaches along Day Boulevard, and neighborhood playgrounds tucked between triple-deckers. Add a local bakery stop or a casual family dinner and you have a full day without leaving the neighborhood.