Fun Things to Do with Kids in Boston
There are 139 kid-friendly places to visit in Boston on Mini Navigators, covering family entertainment centers (45), museums & educational attractions (29) and historic sites (17).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Boston. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
Indoor activities for kids in Boston
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 84 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in Boston
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 24 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in Boston
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
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Popular places in Boston
Parent Tours offers art and museum tours in Boston designed specifically for new parents and their babies. The roughly 45-minute outings give sleep-deprived adults…
Sloomoo MiniMoo – Boston is an interactive slime experience museum located in Faneuil Hall Marketplace in downtown Boston. Families and children can explore…
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Boston Public Market is an indoor, year-round marketplace in Boston where families can browse over 30 New England farmers, fishers, artisans, and food…
Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market is a historic downtown Boston destination combining shopping, dining, and entertainment across more than 80 businesses…
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Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park spans 34 islands and peninsulas just minutes from downtown Boston, offering families a natural escape reachable by…
The Greenway Carousel is a family-friendly attraction located at The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove along Boston's Rose Kennedy Greenway. Riders can choose from an…
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Boston?
We list 139 kid-friendly places in Boston, led by family entertainment centers (45) and museums & educational attractions (29). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Boston for free?
24 of the places we list in Boston are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in Boston when it is raining?
There are 84 indoor places in Boston, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.