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

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  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Card to Culture Tuesdays

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Nov 24 · 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 24 · 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 Slime. The…

  • $ · Active Play

    Dance and Movement

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 24 · 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 24 · 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 · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Tue, Nov 24 · 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 24 · 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…

  • $ · Special Event

    SoWa Christmas Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Tue, Nov 24 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    South End · 0.3 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 · Cards & Games

    Pokémon Night

    Organized by Henry Bear's Park

    Tue, Nov 24 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Brookline · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Bring Pokémon cards to meet and trade with other collectors. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event; the program is…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    STEMday Tuesdays

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Nov 24 · 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 Slime. The series rotates…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Nov 25 · 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 25 · 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 25 · 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 25 · 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

    SoWa Christmas Market

    Organized by SoWa Boston

    Wed, Nov 25 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    South End · 0.3 mi

    Ages: All ages

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

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Art Academy — Thanksgiving

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Dorchester · 2.9 mi

    A school-holiday art session with painting, crafts, and hands-on creative activities. Thanksgiving offers only the morning session, 9…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 26 · 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 26 · 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Yoga with Miss Emily

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 26 · 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…

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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.