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

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  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Little Picassos Halloween Party at Time Out Market

    Organized by Time Out Market Boston

    Sun, Oct 25 · 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

    Fenway · 1.7 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    Costumed tiny voyagers can paint their own mini pumpkin at Time Out Market Boston's Halloween party in Fenway. Each child gets a pumpkin…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Perfect Memory at ICA Boston

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Sun, Oct 25 · 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 · Special Event

    Tall Ship Boo Bash!

    Organized by The Tall Ship

    Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    East Boston · 2.4 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Bring the kids in costume for an afternoon of Halloween fun on the East Boston waterfront. The Tall Ship's fifth annual Boo Bash features…

  • Free · Special Event

    Park City Pumpkinfest

    Organized by Park City Southie

    Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    South Boston · 0.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Give the Halloween costumes an early outing at Park City Southie's all-ages Pumpkinfest. Families can decorate pumpkins, enjoy face…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Graphic Novel Workshop with Dena Bach

    Organized by Turtle Books

    Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Brookline · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 5–12, 13+

    Children in first grade and up can create their own graphic novels in this weekly illustrator's workshop with Dena Bach, combining drawing…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Sun, Oct 25 · 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, Oct 26 · 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, Oct 26 · 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, Oct 26 · 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, Oct 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…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Baby Music with Music at the Blissful — Charlestown

    Organized by Boston Public Library — Charlestown

    Mon, Oct 26 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    Enjoy a small-group music outing with your baby and musician Evan Haller of Music at the Blissful. This interactive class is specifically…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Mon, Oct 26 · 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, Oct 26 · 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

    Family-Friendly Pumpkin Carving at Lincoln

    Organized by Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

    Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 PM

    South Boston · 1.3 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Make room for a little Halloween creativity at Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant. Its annual pumpkin-carving tradition includes a family-friendly…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    After School Art Club Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Mon, Oct 26 · 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Little Luminaries: Not-So-Spooky Yoga

    Organized by 2 Mindful Girls x St. John's Episcopal Church

    Mon, Oct 26 · 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

    Charlestown · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    A five-week yoga and creative mindfulness series for ages 3–6. Children explore seasonal themes through yoga poses, breathing, movement…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Mon, Oct 26 · 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

    Mindful Adventurers: Calm & Create

    Organized by 2 Mindful Girls x St. John's Episcopal Church

    Mon, Oct 26 · 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    A five-week yoga and creative mindfulness series for ages 5–8, combining movement, calming strategies, mindfulness, and creative…

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South End with kids

Families in South End have 513 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Drop-In Art Making: Expressive Block Printing, Saturday Open Hours at Boston Fire Museum and Perfect Memory at ICA Boston. 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.