Pizza
Regina’s Pizzeria
Organized by Regina’s Pizzeria
North End · 2.4 mi
Iconic Boston pizza spot; casual, loud enough for kids; high chairs available; walkable to playgrounds and Freedom Trail.
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
Minni Boston
Organized by Minni Boston
Beacon Hill · 2.4 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Celebrate at Minni's Beacon Hill creative studio with an art-and-design party tailored to children up to age 10. Parties pair…
Park
DeFilippo Playground ("The Gassy")
Organized by DeFilippo Playground ("The Gassy")
North End · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Known to North End locals as 'The Gassy,' this neighborhood favorite packs a lot into a city block: a fenced-in playground with climbing…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - Charles Street
Organized by J.P. Licks - Charles Street
Beacon Hill · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The Beacon Hill J.P. Licks is steps from the Frog Pond and the Esplanade — a perfectly placed scoop stop when little legs give out…
Sports
Sports Museum of New England
Organized by Sports Museum of New England
Back Bay · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Sports-history museum inside TD Garden showcasing Boston's legendary teams. Interactive exhibits let older kids test their skills and learn…
American
Banners Kitchen & Tap
Organized by Banners Kitchen & Tap
West End · 2.4 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Located at the Hub on Causeway near TD Garden, this sports-themed restaurant is a slam dunk for families. With TVs everywhere, arcade…
Free · Water Play
BPS Madison Park
Organized by BPS Madison Park
Roxbury · 2.5 mi
An indoor community pool at BPS Madison Park in Roxbury — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Ice Cream
Emack & Bolio's - Newbury Street
Organized by Emack & Bolio's - Newbury Street
Back Bay · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The rock-and-roll original: wild flavor names, cereal-crusted waffle cones, and hormone-free, dye-free ice cream that's been a Boston…
Hotel
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Back Bay · 2.5 mi
Home of the whimsical "Goodnight Moon Suite," inspired by the classic bedtime story; includes themed décor, cookies & milk turndown, and…
Park
Gronk Playground
Organized by Gronk Playground
West End · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A one-of-a-kind playground along the Charles River Esplanade where play meets adventure. At the center is a giant football-shaped climbing…
Hidden Gem
Bodega Sneaker Speakeasy
Organized by Bodega Sneaker Speakeasy
Back Bay · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
A hidden "secret door" bodega in the Back Bay that opens into a cool sneaker store—older kids absolutely LOVE the reveal. A Boston hidden…
Pizza
Night Shift Lovejoy Wharf
Organized by Night Shift Lovejoy Wharf
West End · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
This waterfront brewery and taproom near TD Garden is a surprisingly great spot for families during daytime hours. Tiny voyagers will love…
Boutique
The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Beacon Hill · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A former 19th-century jail turned boutique hotel with a playful edge. Spacious suites, complimentary games, outdoor courtyard, and on-site…
Free · Water Play
BCYF Holland (Temporarily Closed)
Organized by BCYF Holland (Temporarily Closed)
Dorchester · 2.5 mi
Heads up: this pool is currently closed. An indoor community pool at BCYF Holland in Dorchester — free swim for the whole family with a…
Mediterranean
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Huntington
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Huntington
Fenway · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Near the Museum of Fine Arts and Northeastern, this spacious Tatte is perfect for post-museum family treats. Little ones love the colorful…
Mediterranean
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Symphony
Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Symphony
Symphony · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Near Symphony Hall and the Berklee campus, this Tatte location offers families a cultured dining experience with outstanding pastries and…
Books
Trident Booksellers & Café
Organized by Trident Booksellers & Café
Back Bay · 2.5 mi
Ages: All ages
Newbury Street's iconic bookstore-café combo — browse the kids' section, then settle in for pancakes or smoothies with your little reader…
American
Trident Booksellers & Café
Organized by Trident Booksellers & Café
Back Bay · 2.5 mi
Bookshop-café combo with family-friendly brunch, crayons for kids, and cozy upstairs seating; great rainy-day stop.
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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.