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

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  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Toddler Create & Play

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Nov 17 · 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 Pompom 3D art…

  • $ · Active Play

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 17 · 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 17 · 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 17 · 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 17 · 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 17 · 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 Resin art. The series…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Nov 18 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Nov 18 · 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 18 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 19 · 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 19 · 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 20 · 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

    Soccer Shots at Little Lovage

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Fri, Nov 20 · 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…

  • $ · Special Event

    SoWa Christmas Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Fri, Nov 20 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: All ages

    SoWa Power Station becomes an indoor winter market featuring more than 100 regional makers, artists, designers, and specialty food vendors…

  • Free · Active Play

    Saturday Open Hours at Boston Fire Museum

    Organized by Boston Fire Museum

    Sat, Nov 21 · 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…

  • $ · Special Event

    SoWa Christmas Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

    South End · 1.4 mi

    Ages: All ages

    SoWa Power Station becomes an indoor winter market featuring more than 100 regional makers, artists, designers, and specialty food vendors…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Minni Community Drop-In

    Organized by Minni

    Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Beacon Hill · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Minni Community Drop-Ins are designed for the entire family to enjoy creative play and messy materials in our spacious studio. Rotating…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Perfect Memory at ICA Boston

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sat, Nov 21 · 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.