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Kid-friendly things to do in South Boston

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

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  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Family ART-trek at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Feb 14 · 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, Mar 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Family ART-trek at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Mar 14 · 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, Apr 4 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Family ART-trek at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Apr 11 · 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, May 2 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Family ART-trek at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, May 9 · 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'…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Family ART-trek at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Jun 13 · 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 · Special Event

    Atlantic Wharf’s Summer Bash

    Organized by Atlantic Wharf

    Sat, Aug 7 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Fort Point · 1.5 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Plan a summer morning by the water with free family entertainment, hands-on activities, and games at Atlantic Wharf. The event welcomes all…

  • Shop

    Bringing Up Baby

    Organized by Bringing Up Baby

    South Boston · 0.2 mi

    Ages: All ages

    A Best of Boston–winning children's boutique on East Broadway in Southie, carrying fashion, toys, and books for girls and boys from newborn…

  • Pizza

    Publico Street Bistro & Garden

    Organized by Publico Street Bistro & Garden

    South Boston · 0.3 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…

  • Italian

    Capo

    Organized by Capo

    South Boston · 0.4 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…

  • American

    Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

    Organized by Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

    South Boston · 0.4 mi

    Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

    A beloved South Boston gathering spot where families can grab a booth up front and enjoy wood-fire-grilled American classics. Known for…

  • Mexican

    Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

    Organized by Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

    South Boston · 0.4 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    A lively Southie taqueria on West Broadway where the corn tortillas keep things naturally gluten-free friendly — GF tacos, churros…

  • Free · Water Play

    BCYF Curley Beach

    Organized by BCYF Curley Beach

    South Boston · 0.4 mi

    An indoor community pool at BCYF Curley Beach in South Boston — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…

  • Ice Cream

    J.P. Licks - South Boston

    Organized by J.P. Licks - South Boston

    South Boston · 0.4 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Southie's J.P. Licks on West Broadway — homemade ice cream and frozen yogurt a short walk from Castle Island adventures and M Street…

  • Indoor Play

    Clover Clubhouse

    Organized by Clover Clubhouse

    South Boston · 0.5 mi

    Ages: 0-2, 3-5

    A bright and welcoming indoor playspace where tiny voyagers can climb, slide, and explore! This family social club features a spacious play…

  • Free · Park

    Sweeney Playground Splash Pad

    Organized by Sweeney Playground Splash Pad

    South Boston · 0.6 mi

    A South Boston neighborhood park offering basic cooling spray nozzles for local kids.

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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.