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Kid-friendly things to do in South Boston

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

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  • $ · Active Play

    Drop-In Playgroup

    Organized by Fenway Community Center

    Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Fenway · 3 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Bring your little one for a relaxed morning of play while you meet other local families at Fenway Community Center. This drop-in session…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Rock Spot — South Boston

    Organized by Rock Spot Climbing

    Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM

    South Boston · 0.8 mi

    Ages: 1–3

    Toddlers can explore climbing-related activities during a 50-minute session at Rock Spot Climbing South Boston, with sections of the gym…

  • Free · Active Play

    Saturday Open Hours at Boston Fire Museum

    Organized by Boston Fire Museum

    Sat, Oct 31 · 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…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Drop-In Kids' Craft at Boston Public Market

    Organized by Boston Public Market

    Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    North End · 2.1 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Make time for a hands-on seasonal craft in The Nook while visiting Boston Public Market. This free, self-guided activity welcomes all ages…

  • Free · Special Event

    Pumpkin Stroll & Family Halloween Fun

    Organized by Boston Public Market Association

    Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    Downtown Boston · 2.1 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Celebrate Halloween at Boston Public Market, then follow the Pumpkin Stroll along the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The market's free Family…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Minni Halloween Community Drop-In

    Organized by Minni

    Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Beacon Hill · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Come celebrate Halloween at Minni with Halloween-themed crafts for all ages! Costumes are encouraged, so come ready for a little spooky…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Drop-In Art Making: Expressive Block Printing

    Organized by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

    Sat, Oct 31 · 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Drop-In Playgroup

    Organized by Fenway Community Center

    Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Fenway · 3 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Bring your little one for a relaxed morning of play while you meet other local families at Fenway Community Center. This drop-in session…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Face Painting by FaceArt at Boston Public Market

    Organized by Boston Public Market

    Sat, Oct 31 · 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 31 · 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 · Active Play

    SaturPLAY

    Organized by Asian Community Development Corporation

    Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Chinatown · 1.6 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    SaturPLAY brings kids and families to Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park for an afternoon of creative, youth-led activities that spark…

  • $ · Cooking & Food

    Halloween Cake Decorating Class: Hocus Pocus (Ages 6+)

    Organized by So Sweet Bakery LLC

    Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Roxbury · 1.5 mi

    Ages: 5–12, 13+

    Decorate a Hocus Pocus-themed cake with So Sweet Bakery LLC at Top Mix Bar & Kitchen in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood. This hands-on…

  • Free · Special Event

    Halloween Party at Titus Sparrow Park

    Organized by Friends of Titus Sparrow Park / Spruce Street Nursery School

    Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    South End · 2.1 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Start Halloween with a neighborhood party in the South End. Friends of Titus Sparrow Park and Spruce Street Nursery School are bringing…

  • Free · Special Event

    Boston Family Days at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Seaport · 1.3 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12, 13+

    Boston school-aged students from Pre-K through grade 12 can visit the ICA free with a Boston Family Days pass and bring up to two family…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Play Date: Free Family Art Day at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Nov 1 · 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…

  • Free · Special Event

    Boston Family Days at the Gardner Museum

    Organized by Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

    Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Fenway · 3 mi

    Ages: 5–12, 13+

    Boston school-aged students and up to two guests can visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum for free with a Boston Family Days Program…

  • Free · Special Event

    SoWa Open Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Sun, Nov 1 · 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Mon, Nov 2 · 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM

    North End · 2.3 mi

    Ages: 1–3

    Make time for a toddler morning in the North End. BCYF Nazzaro Community Center's fall schedule includes Toddler Time in its…

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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.