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

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  • Free · Special Event

    Bitty Boo Bash

    Organized by Brookline CFCE / BEEP / Public Library of Brookline

    Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

    Coolidge Corner · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    A sweet, not-spooky Halloween morning for the littlest trick-or-treaters at Coolidge Corner Library. Expect singing and moving to music, a…

  • $ · Parenting & Wellness

    Halloween JPP Stroller Bootcamp

    Organized by Jennifer Phelan Pilates

    Fri, Oct 30 · 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM

    Charlestown · 2.6 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3

    Bring your little one's costume and make your morning workout a Halloween outing at Bunker Hill Monument. Jennifer Phelan leads a…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Fri, Oct 30 · 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

    Halloween Party at My Gym Boston — 3½ & Younger

    Organized by My Gym Boston

    Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Allston · 2.9 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3

    Give that little costume an outing with Halloween games, songs, dancing, festive activities, and photo opportunities at My Gym Boston…

  • $ · Special Event

    Inmanween

    Organized by East Cambridge Business Association

    Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Inman Square · 2.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Celebrate Halloween in Cambridge's Inman Square with the East Cambridge Business Association. The 2026 tourism listing advertises…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Fri, Oct 30 · 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 Rock Spot — South Boston

    Organized by Rock Spot Climbing

    Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM

    South Boston · 0.8 mi

    Ages: 1–3

    Toddlers can explore climbing-related activities during a 50-minute session at Rock Spot Climbing South Boston, with sections of the gym…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Saturday Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM – 9:45 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

    Drop-In Art Making: Expressive Block Printing

    Organized by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

    Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Fenway · 1.2 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Experiment with wood and foam stamps to make a layered block print to bring home, taking a cue from Naoko Matsubara’s woodblock art. All…

  • $ · Active Play

    Drop-In Playgroup

    Organized by Fenway Community Center

    Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Fenway · 1.3 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Bring your little one for a relaxed morning of play while you meet other local families at Fenway Community Center. This drop-in session…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Minni Halloween Community Drop-In

    Organized by Minni

    Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Beacon Hill · 1.4 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Come celebrate Halloween at Minni with Halloween-themed crafts for all ages! Costumes are encouraged, so come ready for a little spooky…

  • Free · Active Play

    Saturday Open Hours at Boston Fire Museum

    Organized by Boston Fire Museum

    Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Seaport · 1.4 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Bring your tiny voyagers inside a historic firehouse to explore antique fire engines, firefighting artifacts, and interactive fire-alarm…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Drop-In Kids' Craft at Boston Public Market

    Organized by Boston Public Market

    Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    North End · 1.7 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Make time for a hands-on seasonal craft in The Nook while visiting Boston Public Market. This free, self-guided activity welcomes all ages…

  • Free · Special Event

    Pumpkin Stroll & Family Halloween Fun

    Organized by Boston Public Market Association

    Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    Downtown Boston · 1.7 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Celebrate Halloween at Boston Public Market, then follow the Pumpkin Stroll along the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The market's free Family…

  • Free · Movies & Shows

    Halloween Fun with the Tiny Troupers

    Organized by Turtle Books

    Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Brookline · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Tiny Troupers presents an immersive Halloween theatrical experience for children exploring family, friendship, kindness, and bravery.

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Face Painting by FaceArt at Boston Public Market

    Organized by Boston Public Market

    Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

    North End · 1.7 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12, 13+

    Add a colorful stop to your family's market visit with free face painting by FaceArt. The organizer recommends this activity for children…

  • $ · Movies & Shows

    Frankenweenie — Coolidge Kids’ Shows

    Organized by Coolidge Corner Theatre

    Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM – 11:57 AM

    Brookline · 2.6 mi

    Ages: 5–12, 13+

    A Halloween morning screening of Tim Burton’s stop-motion story about a young inventor who brings his beloved dog Sparky back to life. The…

  • Free · Active Play

    SaturPLAY

    Organized by Asian Community Development Corporation

    Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Chinatown · 0.9 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    SaturPLAY brings kids and families to Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park for an afternoon of creative, youth-led activities that spark…

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Families in South End have 509 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Halloween Spooktacular at Boston Children’s Museum, Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience and Pumpkin Patch of Play at Boston Children’s Museum. 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.