Coastal American
Oak to Ember
Organized by Oak to Ember
Gloucester · 4 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
A Gloucester Harbor restaurant serving locally sourced Coastal American cuisine, with dinner daily, lunch on Fridays and Saturdays, and…
Kid-friendly things to do in Rockport
42 finds within 10 mi of 01966—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
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Mediterranean
Yella on the Water
Organized by Yella on the Water
Gloucester · 4.1 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Families can enjoy the delightful flavors of Mediterranean cuisine while taking in stunning harbor views at this waterfront restaurant…
Seafood
Mile Marker One
Organized by Mile Marker One
Gloucester · 4.5 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Families can soak in the waterfront coastal vibe at Mile Marker One, where beautiful harbor views create a stunning backdrop. As boats come…
Ice Cream
White Farms Homemade Ice Cream
Organized by White Farms Homemade Ice Cream
Gloucester · 4.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
The Gloucester outpost of Ipswich's beloved 1953 roadside stand, scooping the same homemade flavors — including kid-magnets like Purple Cow…
Seafood
Lobstaland
Organized by Lobstaland
Gloucester · 4.7 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Families can enjoy a delightful seafood experience at Lobstaland, located in Gloucester. With outdoor seating perfect for soaking up the…
Park
Stage Fort Park
Organized by Stage Fort Park
Gloucester · 4.9 mi
Ages: 0-1, 1-3, 3-5, 5-12
Stage Fort Park is a 60-acre Gloucester gem packed with everything little ones love — a huge pirate-ship playground, two family-friendly…
$ · Special Event
Trick-or-Treat at Hammond Castle
Organized by Hammond Castle Museum
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Gloucester · 6.3 mi
Ages: All ages
Cross the drawbridge and explore winding corridors and the Great Hall during Hammond Castle Museum’s family trick-or-treat celebration…
Museum
Hammond Castle Museum
Organized by Hammond Castle Museum
Gloucester · 6.3 mi
Ages: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Tiny voyagers can explore a magnificent castle perched on a rocky cliff with stunning ocean views, built in the 1920s. Kids can engage…
Pizza
Grill Friends Restaurant
Organized by Grill Friends Restaurant
Gloucester · 7.3 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Families can enjoy a diverse menu featuring American favorites, seafood, and pizza, perfect for satisfying multiple appetites. Tucked away…
$ · Active Play
CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes
Organized by The Trustees of Reservations
Sun, Oct 25 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Ipswich · 7.7 mi
Ages: 5–12
Take an evening walk with the kids along Crane Beach as the sun sets, then follow a guide into the dunes by moonlight. This family-paced…
$ · Active Play
CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Organized by The Trustees of Reservations
Sun, Oct 25 · 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Ipswich · 7.7 mi
Ages: 13+
Older kids and teens who are comfortable hiking 2–3 miles can join a guided sunset walk along Crane Beach and continue through the dunes…
$ · Active Play
CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes
Organized by The Trustees of Reservations
Mon, Oct 26 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Ipswich · 7.7 mi
Ages: 5–12
Take an evening walk with the kids along Crane Beach as the sun sets, then follow a guide into the dunes by moonlight. This family-paced…
$ · Active Play
CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Organized by The Trustees of Reservations
Mon, Oct 26 · 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Ipswich · 7.7 mi
Ages: 13+
Older kids and teens who are comfortable hiking 2–3 miles can join a guided sunset walk along Crane Beach and continue through the dunes…
Sports
Cape Ann SUP & Surf Co
Organized by Cape Ann SUP & Surf Co
Essex · 8 mi
Ages: 6-8, 9-12
Families can explore Essex waters with Cape Ann SUP & Surf Co, where tiny voyagers can try paddleboarding and surfing in a beautiful…
Seafood
Woodman's of Essex
Organized by Woodman's of Essex
Essex · 8.1 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Families can enjoy a New England seafood tradition at Woodman's of Essex, where $8 kids meals come with a side of fries. With high chairs…
Museum
Castle Hill on Crane Estate
Organized by Castle Hill on Crane Estate
Ipswich · 8.2 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Families can explore the stunning grounds of Castle Hill on Crane Estate, featuring a magnificent mansion and beautifully manicured gardens…
Beach
Crane Beach
Organized by Crane Beach
Ipswich · 8.2 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Crane Beach offers families four miles of soft white sand perfect for building castles and splashing in the waves. Tiny voyagers can…
American
The Shipyard Tavern
Organized by The Shipyard Tavern
Essex · 8.3 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Families can enjoy a delightful meal at the outdoor patio of The Shipyard Tavern, where shade umbrellas provide a comfortable spot to relax…
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Rockport with kids
Families in Rockport have 8 upcoming kid-friendly events within 10 miles right now, including Songs & Spells — Early Show at The Cut, CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes and CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon. Add 34 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.