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747 finds within 3 mi of 02118—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.

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  • $ · 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 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 · 2.6 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 · 0.3 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…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Fri, Nov 6 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

    Charlestown · 2.9 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Make space for an afternoon of play at BCYF Charlestown. Children ages 1–5 can explore age-appropriate activities, spend time with other…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

    Roxbury · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Explore Franklin Park Zoo after dark during Boston Lights, a walk-through experience featuring large illuminated lantern displays inspired…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Minni Tween Workshop - Cozy Creatures

    Organized by Minni

    Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

    Beacon Hill · 1.4 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Saturday Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

    Charlestown · 2.8 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Little artists ages 1.5–4 explore new art materials and processes with age-appropriate choices that build confidence and self-expression…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Music Explorers at Atlantic Wharf

    Organized by Atlantic Wharf

    Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Fort Point · 1.3 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…

  • 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 · 1.4 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

    Dance Party for Littles! at First Street Market

    Organized by Melanin in the Park 617 & First Street Market

    Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    East Cambridge · 2.1 mi

    Give those Halloween costumes another outing at an indoor dance party for little ones and their grown-ups. Melanin in the Park and First…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Books and Banjo with Ellen Mayer and Malcolm Pittman

    Organized by Turtle Books

    Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Brookline · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Children's author Ellen Mayer and banjo player Malcolm Pittman share readings from Flutter, Flap, Fly, Cake Day, and Yellow, Red, Green—Go…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Minni Family Workshop - Pizza Parlor

    Organized by Minni

    Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Beacon Hill · 1.4 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 · 1.7 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 · Stories & Songs

    Children's Author Visit with Anna Housley Juster

    Organized by Turtle Books

    Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Brookline · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    Author and child-development specialist Anna Housley Juster shares How to Train Your Amygdala and The Best Good Thing, picture books about…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

    Roxbury · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Explore Franklin Park Zoo after dark during Boston Lights, a walk-through experience featuring large illuminated lantern displays inspired…

  • 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 · 1.4 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

    Boston Family Days at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Seaport · 1.7 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 · Stories & Songs

    Story Hour with Ping Zhu: Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

    Organized by Brookline Booksmith

    Sun, Nov 8 · 10:30 AM

    Coolidge Corner · 2.6 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Join illustrator Ping Zhu for an all-ages story time celebrating Animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Curious kids can meet the twelve zodiac…

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South End with kids

Families in South End have 508 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience, Pumpkin Patch of Play at Boston Children’s Museum and Cityside Pumpkin Patch — Boston Seaport. Add 239 nearby places to play, eat and stay, and there’s always somewhere new to try. Everything below starts with what’s coming up soonest, so planning the week takes a minute, not an evening.