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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

    Mon, Nov 16 · 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

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Mon, Nov 16 · 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 16 · 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 16 · 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 16 · 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 16 · 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 16 · 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…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Music & Movement with Miss Pilar

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 17 · 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 17 · 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 17 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Toddler Create & Play

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Nov 17 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Dorchester · 2.9 mi

    A gentle, toddler-paced art session with simple, mess-friendly projects for little hands. This date’s published activity is Pompom 3D art…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Brookline CFCE Community Playgroup — Brookline Village

    Organized by Brookline CFCE / BEEP / Public Library of Brookline

    Tue, Nov 17 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

    Brookline Village · 2.6 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    A free community playgroup for children ages 0–5 and their grownups, offered by BEEP and the Public Library of Brookline with Coordinated…

  • $ · Active Play

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 17 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 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…

  • 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 · 2.6 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 · 1.2 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…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Tue, Nov 17 · 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…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    Little STEM Lab with Miss Lisa

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 17 · 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

    South End · 0.3 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 · 2.9 mi

    Kids explore science through hands-on creative projects, with dinner included. This date’s published activity is Resin art. The series…

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Families in South End have 508 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Toddler Time at Rock Spot — Brookline, Drop-In Art Making: Sculpted Pendants and Seaport Smalls: Magic Fred Show — Magic Show Fun. 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.