Boston, MA
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Boston
There are 240 kid-friendly places to visit in Boston on Mini Navigators, covering family entertainment centers (49), museums and educational attractions (27) and ice skating rinks (25).
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.
Last updated 22 September 2026. Hours and prices come from each business.
Indoor activities for kids in Boston
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 91 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. 22 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.
Browse by category in Boston
17 categories, 240 places. Counts change as businesses add listings.
Popular places in Boston
8 of 240, ordered by distance from Boston.
Sloomoo MiniMoo – Boston
Sloomoo MiniMoo – Boston is an interactive slime experience museum located in Faneuil Hall Marketplace in downtown Boston. Families and children can explore…
Norma Jean Calderwood Gallery at the Boston Athenæum
Accepts NARM
Boston Public Market
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
Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market is a historic downtown Boston destination combining shopping, dining, and entertainment across more than 80 businesses…
Boston Athenaeum
Accepts ROAMBoston Athenaeum is a historic library, museum, and cultural center housed in a twelve-story landmark building near Boston Common. Families can visit the…
A&X Ice
Putt Across America
Versus
Versus is a retro-style arcade bar in Boston's Downtown Crossing, run by Big Night Entertainment Group, where classic arcade and pinball machines share space with…
Nearby cities
The closest other places we cover.
Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Boston?
We list 240 kid-friendly places in Boston, led by family entertainment centers (49) and museums and educational attractions (27). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Boston for free?
22 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 91 indoor places in Boston, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.