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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

    Wed, Nov 18 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 0.3 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 · 0.3 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…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Nov 18 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    After School Art Club Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Wed, Nov 18 · 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

    Budding Artists Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Wed, Nov 18 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

    Charlestown · 2.8 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Artists ages 7–10 build sketching skills, explore mixed media, and develop creative confidence in a supportive environment with Miss…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 0.3 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

    Open Play at Little Groove Charlestown

    Organized by Little Groove Music & Art

    Thu, Nov 19 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Toddler Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Charlestown · 2.8 mi

    Ages: 1–3

    Children ages 14–30 months get a joyful introduction to brushes, tools, color, shapes, painting, and other art processes. A 20–25 minute…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Brookline CFCE Community Playgroup — Coolidge Corner

    Organized by Brookline CFCE / BEEP / Public Library of Brookline

    Thu, Nov 19 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

    Coolidge Corner · 2.4 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

    Toddler Yoga with Miss Emily

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 19 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    South End · 0.3 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Preschool Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Thu, Nov 19 · 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

    Charlestown · 2.8 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 2–5 explore painting, arranging, coloring, collage, and other art processes with age-appropriate creative choices. About 30…

  • Free · Parenting & Wellness

    Feeding Support Group with Nurture by NAPS

    Organized by Nurture by NAPS

    Thu, Nov 19 · 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

    Charlestown · 2.7 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

    Thu, Nov 19 · 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

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Fri, Nov 20 · 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

    Soccer Shots at Little Lovage

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Fri, Nov 20 · 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 · Stories & Songs

    Baby Coachella with NEMPAC — Waitlist Only

    Organized by Boston Public Library / NEMPAC

    Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Charlestown · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Sing familiar songs, move to the music, and explore instruments with NEMPAC at Charlestown Library. This interactive music session welcomes…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Fri, Nov 20 · 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…

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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.