Free · Park
Charlestown Naval Shipyard Park
Organized by Charlestown Naval Shipyard Park
Charlestown · 2.6 mi
Offers harbor views alongside ground fountains, close to historic navy vessel exhibits.
Kid-friendly things to do in South End
732 finds within 3 mi of 02118—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
Everything coming up near you
Free · Park
Pierce School Playground
Organized by Pierce School Playground
Brookline · 2.6 mi
Schoolyard grounds featuring standard ground jets active during the summer months.
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - Coolidge Corner
Organized by J.P. Licks - Coolidge Corner
Coolidge Corner · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A Coolidge Corner institution — pair a movie at the historic theater with award-winning homemade ice cream. Kid cones, fro-yo, and…
Pizza
Brewer's Fork
Organized by Brewer's Fork
Charlestown · 2.7 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-12
A cozy Charlestown gem where wood-fired pizzas and craft beers bring families together. Little ones will love watching the pizza action…
Free · Park
Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden
Organized by Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden
Brookline · 2.7 mi
A scenic town park featuring a centralized, toddler-friendly spray circle.
Museum
Franklin Park Zoo
Organized by Franklin Park Zoo
Roxbury · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
Boston's beloved zoo featuring exotic animals, nature play areas, and educational programs. Kids connect with wildlife from around the…
Park
Franklin Park Zoo Playground
Organized by Franklin Park Zoo Playground
Roxbury · 2.7 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Let your little animals run wild at the zoo's 10,000 square foot wildlife-inspired playground! Climb tiger-shaped structures, balance…
Active Play
Charlestown YMCA
Organized by Charlestown YMCA
Charlestown · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
Plan a birthday celebration at the Charlestown YMCA. The YMCA of Greater Boston offers hosted birthday parties, and families can contact…
Ice Cream
Christina's Homemade Ice Cream
Organized by Christina's Homemade Ice Cream
Inman Square · 2.7 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Inman Square's flavor laboratory — 50+ choices at any moment, from burnt sugar to fresh mint that tastes like the garden. Regularly named…
Free · Park
Johnson Playground Spray Deck
Organized by Johnson Playground Spray Deck
Jamaica Plain · 2.7 mi
A local Jamaica Plain neighborhood spot with simple push-button water activators.
Free · Water Play
BCYF Marshall
Organized by BCYF Marshall
Dorchester · 2.7 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Marshall in Dorchester — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Free · Park
Margaret E. Robinson Playground
Organized by Margaret E. Robinson Playground
Brookline · 2.8 mi
A small, quiet park featuring simple, toddler-safe water misting features.
Park
Corey Hill Park
Organized by Corey Hill Park
Brookline · 2.8 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Tucked away on a Brookline hilltop, this hidden gem is a mini escape. Rock-inspired climbing structures and wooden playhouses create a…
Arts & Crafts
Essem Art Studio Charlestown
Organized by Essem Art Studio Charlestown
Charlestown · 2.8 mi
Ages: All ages
Celebrate with an Arty Party at Essem Art Studio, where young artists gather for a private creative session. Essem specializes in…
Free · Park
Cypress Street Playground
Organized by Cypress Street Playground
Brookline · 2.8 mi
A freshly renovated park featuring a modern, interactive water play area.
American
Sunnyside Café
Organized by Sunnyside Café
Charlestown · 2.8 mi
Sunnyside All Day Brunch Cafe, nestled in Charlestown, MA, offers a delightful dining experience for brunch enthusiasts with an extensive…
American
Urban Wild
Organized by Urban Wild
Charlestown · 2.8 mi
A lively, modern hangout that's part restaurant, part fun-zone. Grab comfort food and snacks while kids burn energy bowling, playing…
Ice Cream
J.P. Licks - Jamaica Plain
Organized by J.P. Licks - Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain · 2.8 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The cow-spotted mothership of Boston's homegrown ice cream chain — award-winning scoops, intensely good frozen yogurt, and in-house roasted…
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South End with kids
Families in South End have 493 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.