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Everything coming up near you Free · Special Event
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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