Sports
Kings Dining & Entertainment
Organized by Kings Dining & Entertainment
Seaport · 0.6 mi
Ages: All ages
Multi-game entertainment venue with bowling, arcade, air hockey, and family-friendly food. Multiple Boston locations make it easy to find…
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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Free · Water Play
BCYF Condon
Organized by BCYF Condon
South Boston · 0.7 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Condon in South Boston — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Park
The Lawn on D
Organized by The Lawn on D
Seaport · 0.7 mi
Ages: All ages
In Seaport: an outdoor lawn featuring giant games, colorful LED-lit circular swings, and open green space. A fun, less formal outing…
Pizza
Castle Island Brewing - South Boston
Organized by Castle Island Brewing - South Boston
South Boston · 0.8 mi
Ages: All ages
Castle Island's Southie taproom keeps everyone happy with pizzas, sandwiches, and shareable snacks alongside its own beers. Watch-party…
Mediterranean
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - South Boston
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - South Boston
South Boston · 0.8 mi
Ages: All ages
Southie families adore this neighborhood Tatte for its welcoming atmosphere and incredible baked goods. The spacious interior easily…
Free · Park
Dorothy Curran Play Area at Joe Moakley Park
Organized by Dorothy Curran Play Area at Joe Moakley Park
South Boston · 0.8 mi
Offers large spray loops and dumping buckets near South Boston beaches.
Beach
Carson Beach
Organized by Carson Beach
South Boston · 0.8 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A wide, sandy South Boston beach with lifeguards in summer, a well-kept bathhouse, and an easy stroller path along the water. Free parking…
American
Shy Bird - South Boston
Organized by Shy Bird - South Boston
South Boston · 0.8 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Shy Bird's Southie outpost serves its all-day rotisserie menu counter-style — easy with kids, from morning pastries and coffee to chicken…
Pizza
Bardo's Bar Pizza
Organized by Bardo's Bar Pizza
South Boston · 0.8 mi
Ages: 0-1, 1-3, 3-5, 5-8, 8-12
A beloved South Boston pizza spot serving up crispy, flavorful bar-style pizza that's perfect for the whole family. Located inside Castle…
American
Kings Dining & Entertainment
Organized by Kings Dining & Entertainment
Seaport · 0.9 mi
Ages: 1-3, 3-5, 5-8, 9-12
Multi-game entertainment venue with bowling, arcade, air hockey, and family-friendly food. Multiple Boston locations make it easy to find…
Brewery
Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall
Organized by Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall
Seaport · 1 mi
Ages: All ages
Harpoon's big Seaport beer hall has long picnic tables with plenty of room for coloring books, plus famously good fresh pretzels with…
Seafood
Legal Sea Foods - Harborside
Organized by Legal Sea Foods - Harborside
Seaport · 1.1 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-12
A Boston institution serving up the freshest catch right on the waterfront! The $10 kids menu is a steal—tiny voyagers choose a first bite…
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café (Seaport)
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Seaport)
Seaport · 1.2 mi
Life Alive's Seaport café — exposed brick, a colorful mural, and cozy couches — sits steps from the Harborwalk and Boston Children's…
Museum
Museum of Ice Cream
Organized by Museum of Ice Cream
Seaport · 1.2 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-12, 13+
Tiny adventurers can indulge in a delightful, multi-sensory experience at the Museum of Ice Cream. Families can dive into the famous…
Indoor Play
Puttshack Seaport
Organized by Puttshack Seaport
Seaport · 1.2 mi
Ages: All ages
High-tech mini-golf in Seaport featuring interactive gameplay and trackable scoring. Family-friendly atmosphere with kids welcome until 7…
Japanese
Kura Sushi - Dorchester
Organized by Kura Sushi - Dorchester
Dorchester · 1.2 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
This revolving sushi bar is a hit with families! Plates glide by on a conveyor belt, and a friendly robot delivers drinks right to your…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - South Bay
Organized by J.P. Licks - South Bay
South Bay · 1.2 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The South Bay J.P. Licks makes errand day end sweetly — homemade scoops, soft serve, and fro-yo right in the shopping center, with easy…
Museum
Boston Fire Museum
Organized by Boston Fire Museum
Seaport · 1.3 mi
Ages: All ages
This gem of a museum is not only free to visit, but features vintage fire-fighting vehicles, dress-up, and is easy to spot in an old fire…
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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.