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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

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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…

  • $ · Special Event

    Hand-Cut Silhouette Portraits at Bringing Up Baby

    Organized by Bringing Up Baby

    Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    South Boston · 0.2 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Capture your child’s profile in a hand-cut silhouette when Bringing Up Baby welcomes a visiting silhouette artist for one day. Book a…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Yoga with Miss Emily

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1½–4 explore movement with Miss Emily through simple yoga poses, music, and imaginative play. The playful class supports…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Fri, Nov 6 · 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

    Fri, Nov 6 · 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

    Soccer Shots at Little Lovage

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 1.6 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Soccer Shots combines soccer skills, active play, and character building for children ages 2–4. Age-appropriate games at Peters Park help…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Minni Tween Workshop - Cozy Creatures

    Organized by Minni

    Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

    Beacon Hill · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Let's get cozy! Artists ages 8 to 12 will get create and sew their own fuzzy friends! A Minni instructor will provide gentle guidance on…

  • Free · Active Play

    Saturday Open Hours at Boston Fire Museum

    Organized by Boston Fire Museum

    Sat, Nov 7 · 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 · Stories & Songs

    Music Explorers at Atlantic Wharf

    Organized by Atlantic Wharf

    Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Fort Point · 1.5 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Let little hands explore musical instruments at this free morning of music and movement with Community Music Center of Boston. Designed for…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Minni Family Workshop - Pizza Parlor

    Organized by Minni

    Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Beacon Hill · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Join us for a Minni Family Workshop where little chefs can dream up their very own pizzas! Using recycled materials, cloud dough, and a…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Perfect Memory at ICA Boston

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sat, Nov 7 · 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 · Special Event

    Boston Family Days at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Nov 8 · 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 · Special Event

    Boston Family Days at the Gardner Museum

    Organized by Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

    Sun, Nov 8 · 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…

  • $ · Cooking & Food

    Kids Dumpling Class at Mei Mei

    Organized by Mei Mei Dumplings

    Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

    South Boston · 0.9 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Little cooks can practice folding and cooking dumplings in this 90-minute kids’ class at Mei Mei Dumpling Factory. With pre-made wrappers…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Family ART-trek at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Nov 8 · 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

    SoWa Open Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Sun, Nov 8 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Perfect Memory at ICA Boston

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Nov 8 · 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…

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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.