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

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  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Good News Gus — Coolidge Kids’ Shows

    Organized by Coolidge Corner Theatre

    Sun, Nov 8 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Brookline · 2.6 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12, 13+

    Harry LaCoste and his fuzzy puppet friends share songs, ukulele music, jokes, and juggling in a family variety show featuring Good News…

  • Free · Special Event

    SoWa Open Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    South End · 0.3 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…

  • $ · 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 · 1.7 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'…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Perfect Memory at ICA Boston

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Nov 8 · 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…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Sun, Nov 8 · 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Mon, Nov 9 · 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

    Mon, Nov 9 · 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

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Mon, Nov 9 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 0.3 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

    Open Play at Little Groove Charlestown

    Organized by Little Groove Music & Art

    Mon, Nov 9 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2.6 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 6 months to 4 years can explore toys, building materials, a basketball hoop, imaginative-play areas, and plenty of room to…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Mon, Nov 9 · 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Afternoon Drop-off Movement with Miss Gaby

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

    South End · 0.3 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

    After School Art Club Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Mon, Nov 9 · 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

    Charlestown · 2.8 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    Young artists ages 4–7 can explore sketching, painting, mixed media, collage, printing, and process art with Miss Sophia. Projects…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Kids Public Paint Party (Monday)

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Mon, Nov 9 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

    Dorchester · 2.9 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 10 · 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…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Music & Movement with Miss Pilar

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 0.3 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

    Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Card to Culture Tuesdays

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

    Dorchester · 2.9 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…

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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.