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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

    Morning Play Session at Allo Playground

    Organized by Allo Boston

    Mon, Nov 2 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    Charlestown · 2.8 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Enjoy a morning of indoor play at Allo Playground in the Charlestown Navy Yard, with access to the climbing gym and Allo Playroom. The…

  • $ · Active Play

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1–4 move, stretch, hop, stomp, and dance with Miss Gaby using songs, instruments, props, parachute play, and bubbles…

  • $ · Active Play

    Afternoon Drop-off Movement with Miss Gaby

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Kids ages 2–5 get their afternoon energy out with Miss Gaby through playful group games such as obstacle courses, Red Light/Green Light…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Kids Public Paint Party (Monday)

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Mon, Nov 2 · 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Morning Play Session at Allo Playground

    Organized by Allo Boston

    Tue, Nov 3 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    Charlestown · 2.8 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Enjoy a morning of indoor play at Allo Playground in the Charlestown Navy Yard, with access to the climbing gym and Allo Playroom. The…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Music & Movement with Miss Pilar

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1–4 sing, move, and explore rhythm with Miss Pilar through playful songs, instruments, and age-appropriate musical…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Card to Culture Tuesdays

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Nov 3 · 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, Nov 3 · 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 Slime. The…

  • $ · Active Play

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 3 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1–4 move, stretch, hop, stomp, and dance with Miss Gaby using songs, instruments, props, parachute play, and bubbles…

  • Free · Parenting & Wellness

    Moms on Mat Leave Meetup at Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Tue, Nov 3 · 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

    Charlestown · 2.9 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    A relaxed Tuesday-morning meetup for moms on maternity leave at Ruthie's Juice Cafe in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Bring your baby, order a…

  • Free · Parenting & Wellness

    Feeding Support Group with Nurture by NAPS

    Organized by Nurture by NAPS

    Tue, Nov 3 · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

    South Boston · 0.5 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    Bring your baby and your feeding questions to this free, one-hour parent support group. A registered nurse with lactation expertise can…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    Little STEM Lab with Miss Lisa

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 3 · 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 2–5 become junior scientists with Miss Lisa, a museum educator, licensed early childhood teacher, and STEAM specialist…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    STEMday Tuesdays

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Nov 3 · 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 Keychain making with…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Nov 4 · 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Morning Play Session at Allo Playground

    Organized by Allo Boston

    Wed, Nov 4 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    Charlestown · 2.8 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Enjoy a morning of indoor play at Allo Playground in the Charlestown Navy Yard, with access to the climbing gym and Allo Playroom. The…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Homeschool Family Workshop at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Seaport · 1.3 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Join ICA educators and fellow homeschool families for an art-filled morning exploring the galleries and creating art inspired by crystal…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1½–4 create with Miss Emily through mixed-media art and rotating sensory activities. Smocks are provided, but families should…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Baby

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Nov 4 · 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3

    Babies ages 6–18 months explore art and sensory stations with Miss Emily using textures, water play, foam, paints, and other…

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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.