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

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  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Toddler Create & Play

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Dec 22 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Dorchester · 2.6 mi

    A gentle, toddler-paced art session with simple, mess-friendly projects for little hands. This date’s published activity is Painting. The…

  • $ · Special Event

    SoWa Christmas Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Tue, Dec 22 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: All ages

    SoWa Power Station becomes an indoor winter market featuring more than 100 regional makers, artists, designers, and specialty food vendors…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    STEMday Tuesdays

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Dec 22 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

    Dorchester · 2.6 mi

    Kids explore science through hands-on creative projects, with dinner included. This date’s published activity is Squishy making. The series…

  • $ · Special Event

    SoWa Christmas Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Wed, Dec 23 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: All ages

    SoWa Power Station becomes an indoor winter market featuring more than 100 regional makers, artists, designers, and specialty food vendors…

  • $ · Special Event

    SoWa Christmas Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Thu, Dec 24 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: All ages

    SoWa Power Station becomes an indoor winter market featuring more than 100 regional makers, artists, designers, and specialty food vendors…

  • Free · Active Play

    Saturday Open Hours at Boston Fire Museum

    Organized by Boston Fire Museum

    Sat, Dec 26 · 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…

  • $ · Special Event

    SoWa Christmas Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Sat, Dec 26 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: All ages

    SoWa Power Station becomes an indoor winter market featuring more than 100 regional makers, artists, designers, and specialty food vendors…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Perfect Memory at ICA Boston

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sat, Dec 26 · 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…

  • $ · Special Event

    SoWa Christmas Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Sun, Dec 27 · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: All ages

    SoWa Power Station becomes an indoor winter market featuring more than 100 regional makers, artists, designers, and specialty food vendors…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Perfect Memory at ICA Boston

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Dec 27 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Kids Public Paint Party (Monday)

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Mon, Dec 28 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

    Dorchester · 2.6 mi

    Kids choose a pre-printed canvas design and paint at their own pace with guidance from the studio’s artists. Each child receives a slice of…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Card to Culture Tuesdays

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Dec 29 · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

    Dorchester · 2.6 mi

    EBT/SNAP cardholders can stop in to paint a canvas or wooden round for $5 per person, for up to four people per EBT card or household…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Toddler Create & Play

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Dec 29 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Dorchester · 2.6 mi

    A gentle, toddler-paced art session with simple, mess-friendly projects for little hands. This date’s published activity is Sensory…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Perfect Memory at ICA Boston

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Tue, Dec 29 · 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…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    STEMday Tuesdays

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Dec 29 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

    Dorchester · 2.6 mi

    Kids explore science through hands-on creative projects, with dinner included. This date’s published activity is Resin art. The series…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Perfect Memory at ICA Boston

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Wed, Dec 30 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Family ART-trek at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Jan 10 · 11:00 AM

    Seaport · 1.3 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    Join an ICA educator for a playful, family-friendly gallery tour using games, drawing, and other interactive activities to explore artists'…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Play Date: Free Family Art Day at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Feb 7 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    Seaport · 1.3 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Enjoy a free family day filled with art-making, gallery activities, performances, and workshops that help kids connect with contemporary…

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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.