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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

    After School Art Club Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Mon, Nov 2 · 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…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Mon, Nov 2 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Kids Public Paint Party (Monday)

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Mon, Nov 2 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

    Dorchester · 2.9 mi

    Kids choose a pre-printed canvas design and paint at their own pace with guidance from the studio’s artists. Each child receives a slice of…

  • $ · Active Play

    Morning Play Session at Allo Playground

    Organized by Allo Boston

    Tue, Nov 3 · 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…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Music & Movement with Miss Pilar

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 0.3 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1–4 sing, move, and explore rhythm with Miss Pilar through playful songs, instruments, and age-appropriate musical…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 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

    Card to Culture Tuesdays

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Nov 3 · 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 3 · 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 3 · 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…

  • $ · Parenting & Wellness

    Parent + Baby Power with Becca — MAC Charlestown

    Organized by MYSTRYDE Athletic Club

    Tue, Nov 3 · 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

    Charlestown · 2.5 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    Fit in a workout while keeping your little one nearby at MAC Charlestown. Becca leads this 45-minute Parent + Baby Power class for parents…

  • Free · Parenting & Wellness

    Moms on Mat Leave Meetup at Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Organized by Ruthie's Juice Cafe

    Tue, Nov 3 · 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 · Parenting & Wellness

    Feeding Support Group with Nurture by NAPS

    Organized by Nurture by NAPS

    Tue, Nov 3 · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

    South Boston · 1.2 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    Bring your baby and your feeding questions to this free, one-hour parent support group. A registered nurse with lactation expertise can…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Tue, Nov 3 · 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 3 · 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

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Tue, Nov 3 · 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…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    STEMday Tuesdays

    Organized by Modern Party Art

    Tue, Nov 3 · 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 Keychain making with…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Time at Nazzaro Center

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Nov 4 · 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

    Wed, Nov 4 · 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…

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South End with kids

Families in South End have 508 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.