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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

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 0.3 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1½–4 create with Miss Emily through mixed-media art and rotating sensory activities. Smocks are provided, but families should…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Homeschool Family Workshop at ICA

    Organized by ICA Boston

    Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Seaport · 1.7 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Join ICA educators and fellow homeschool families for an art-filled morning exploring the galleries and creating art inspired by crystal…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Baby

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Wed, Nov 4 · 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    South End · 0.3 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3

    Babies ages 6–18 months explore art and sensory stations with Miss Emily using textures, water play, foam, paints, and other…

  • Free · Active Play

    Charlestown Toddler Time

    Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families

    Wed, Nov 4 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    After School Art Club Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Wed, Nov 4 · 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

    Wed, Nov 4 · 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

    Budding Artists Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Wed, Nov 4 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

    Charlestown · 2.8 mi

    Ages: 5–12

    Artists ages 7–10 build sketching skills, explore mixed media, and develop creative confidence in a supportive environment with Miss…

  • $ · Active Play

    Morning Play Session at Allo Playground

    Organized by Allo Boston

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Messy Artist

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    South End · 0.3 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1½–4 create with Miss Emily through mixed-media art and rotating sensory activities. Smocks are provided, but families should…

  • $ · Special Event

    Hand-Cut Silhouette Portraits at Bringing Up Baby

    Organized by Bringing Up Baby

    Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    South Boston · 1.7 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Capture your child’s profile in a hand-cut silhouette when Bringing Up Baby welcomes a visiting silhouette artist for one day. Book a…

  • $ · Active Play

    Open Play at Little Groove Charlestown

    Organized by Little Groove Music & Art

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Toddler Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Charlestown · 2.8 mi

    Ages: 1–3

    Children ages 14–30 months get a joyful introduction to brushes, tools, color, shapes, painting, and other art processes. A 20–25 minute…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Brookline CFCE Community Playgroup — Coolidge Corner

    Organized by Brookline CFCE / BEEP / Public Library of Brookline

    Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

    Coolidge Corner · 2.4 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    A free community playgroup for children ages 0–5 and their grownups, offered by BEEP and the Public Library of Brookline with Coordinated…

  • $ · Active Play

    Toddler Yoga with Miss Emily

    Organized by Little Lovage Club

    Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    South End · 0.3 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 1½–4 explore movement with Miss Emily through simple yoga poses, music, and imaginative play. The playful class supports…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Preschool Art Lab Drop-In at Essem Art Studio

    Organized by Essem Art Studio

    Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

    Charlestown · 2.8 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Children ages 2–5 explore painting, arranging, coloring, collage, and other art processes with age-appropriate creative choices. About 30…

  • Free · Parenting & Wellness

    Feeding Support Group with Nurture by NAPS

    Organized by Nurture by NAPS

    Thu, Nov 5 · 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

    Charlestown · 2.7 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

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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…

  • $ · Special Event

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Organized by Zoo New England

    Thu, Nov 5 · 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…

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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.