38 finds within 3 mi of 02132—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
Free · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Home Depot
Sat, Jan 2 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
West Roxbury · 0.9 mi
Ages: 3–5, 5–12
Build a Claw Machine Bank at this free, hands-on Home Depot Kids Workshop in West Roxbury. Children receive the project materials while…
$ · Parenting & Wellness
Organized by Gather Well by Dawn
Tue, Jan 5 · 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Newton Centre · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0–1
A seven-week support group for second- and third-time parents connecting with a new baby while navigating the complexity of an expanding…
$ · Parenting & Wellness
Organized by Gather Well by Dawn
Tue, Jan 5 · 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Newton Centre · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0–1
A supportive group for new mothers learning about their baby's early development while navigating the transition into motherhood. It offers…
$ · Parenting & Wellness
Organized by Gather Well by Dawn
Wed, Jan 6 · 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Newton Centre · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0–1
A seven-week class for second-time-or-more mothers and babies from 3 months through pre-crawling. Songs, stories, and sensory play support…
Free · Arts & Crafts
Organized by Lowe's
Sat, Jan 16 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dedham · 1.9 mi
Ages: 3–5, 5–12
Build and decorate a snowy winter lodge scene with icy accents and seasonal charm. This free, hands-on Kids Club workshop helps mini…
Free · Park
Organized by Hynes Playground Splash Pad
West Roxbury · 1.1 mi
A quiet neighborhood park featuring standard cooling ground sprays and a nearby playground.
Free · Water Play
Organized by BCYF Draper Pool
West Roxbury · 1.4 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Draper in West Roxbury — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Free · Water Play
Organized by BCYF Flaherty Pool
Roslindale · 1.8 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Flaherty in Roslindale — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Free · Park
Organized by Olsen Spray Deck
Hyde Park · 2.3 mi
Features multiple colorful spray poles and loops right next to a public swimming pool.
Shop
Organized by Blue Bunny Books & Toys
Dedham · 2.3 mi
Ages: All ages
A magical children's bookshop in Dedham Square, founded by author-illustrator Peter H. Reynolds (of The Dot fame). Blue Bunny is brimming…
Indoor Play
Organized by Dream Kid Spa
Braintree · 2.4 mi
Ages: All ages
Kid-focused pampering palace offering mani-pedis, glitter tattoos, slime parties, and themed spa birthdays. Little ones feel like royalty…
Park
Organized by Larz Anderson Park Playground
Brookline · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Perched on the edge of Larz Anderson Park, this playground features unique play structures in a beautiful tree-lined setting with bathrooms…
Free · Water Play
Organized by BCYF Mattahunt (Opens Mid-Summer)
Mattapan · 2.7 mi
Heads up: currently closed for maintenance, reopening mid-summer 2026. An indoor community pool at BCYF Mattahunt in Mattapan — free swim…
Park
Organized by Arnold Arboretum
Jamaica Plain · 2.7 mi
Ages: All ages
A 265-acre park in Jamaica Plain with 7,000+ trees and beautiful trails perfect for biking or walking. One of Boston's best spots for a…
Books
Organized by Papercuts Bookshop
Jamaica Plain · 2.8 mi
Ages: All ages
A beloved indie bookshop in Jamaica Plain with a thoughtfully curated children's shelf and a warm neighborhood feel. An easy pair with…
Free · Park
Organized by John T. Moynihan Spray Deck
Hyde Park · 2.8 mi
A spacious state-run deck with multiple spray columns and adjacent green fields.
Free · Water Play
Organized by BCYF Curtis Hall
Jamaica Plain · 2.9 mi
Heads up: open now, but scheduled to close for maintenance mid-summer 2026 — check before you go. An indoor community pool at BCYF Curtis…
Books
Organized by Hummingbird Books
Chestnut Hill · 2.9 mi
Ages: All ages
A warm, welcoming bookshop at The Street Chestnut Hill with a wonderful children's section and regular Sunday storytimes. Hummingbird is a…
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Families in West Roxbury have 23 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Spooky Storytime with Cynthia Centerbar at Hummingbird Books, Second Time Around or More — Series Begins and New Mama, New Baby — Series Begins. Add 15 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.