Boston–Cambridge–Newton · MA / NH

Things to do with kids in Boston

106 family events in the next 30 days, plus 59 places and ongoing programs. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page, and shows the date we last checked it (latest check 2026-10-13). Dates are in Eastern Time.

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Upcoming family events

Through Nov 8 · 5:00 PMBoston Lights: A Lantern Experience at Franklin Park ZooFranklin Park Zoo · All ages; children under age two free · Online Plan-Ahead Pricing (amounts not printed; gate prices higher). Children under two free. MA EBT/WIC: $17 per ticket for up to four. Groups 20+: $20 per person.
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PMFeed the Beach Creatures at Joppa FlatsJoppa Flats Education Center · Families with children 4 - 12 years · Adult Members Free; Adult Nonmembers Free; Child Members $10; Child Nonmembers $12
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PMFramingham Spooktacular 2026Framingham City Hall (Nevins Hall and department offices) · Family-friendly (no age range stated) · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 14 · 5:30 PMHalloween on the Hill at Long HillLong Hill · Adults; Children ages 3-15; Children 2 and under free · Adults $32 nonmember / $27 member; Value Nights adults 16+ $25 / $20 (Wed-Thu through Oct 22); Children ages 3-15 $15 nonmember / $10 member; children 2 and under free
Thu, Oct 15 · 1:30 PMEarly Release: Apple Prints (Grades K-8)Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University · Grades K-8 · $45 per child (10% sibling discount for Early Release)
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:30 PMGreenway Fall Movie Nights (Jumanji, 10 Things I Hate About You, Casper)Color Commons on The Greenway (between Milk Street and India Street) · Families and friends; pre-show activity described as family-friendly; no movie rating or age restriction stated · Pre-show family activity is free; the page does not state an admission price for the movie (RSVP optional)
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:30 PMJack-O'-Lantern Nights at Stone ZooStone Zoo · All ages; children under age two free · Plan-Ahead Pricing online (amounts not printed; gate prices higher). Children under two free. MA EBT/WIC: $10 per ticket for up to four. Groups 20+: $14 per person.
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PMSpooky Night Rides at Smolak FarmsSmolak Farms · Check age guidance · Ticket price not listed on the event page; pricing is on the booking site
Fri, Oct 16 · 4:00 PMFall-o-Ween Children's Festival 2026Boston Common Frog Pond · Children's festival; family-friendly (no age range stated) · Free
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:30 PMFamily Night Hike and Owl Prowl at Drumlin FarmDrumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary · Families with children 5 - 12 years · Adult Members $18; Adult Nonmembers $22; Child Members $18; Child Nonmembers $22 (per person)
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:30 PMFamily Owl Prowl at Broadmoor Wildlife SanctuaryBroadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary · Families with children 5 - 12 years · Adult Members $18; Adult Nonmembers $22; Child Members $18; Child Nonmembers $22 (per person)
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:00 PMGhosts on the Banke at Strawbery Banke MuseumStrawbery Banke Museum · Designed especially for children ages 4-8 · Regular Admission $17; Members $8.50 or free, depending on membership level; children under age 1 admitted free.
Fri, Oct 16Head of the Charles Regatta 2026 (spectating)Charles River course, Boston and Cambridge (Weld Exhibition at Riverbend Park, Cambridge) · Check age guidance · General riverbank viewing cost not stated; Riverbender $25 per day; Eliot Bridge Enclosure ticketed (21+)
Fri, Oct 16 · 4:00 PMNature@Nite at Seacoast Science Center (Portsmouth Public Library outreach)Seacoast Science Center · All Ages (Youth, Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 listed) · FREE of charge
Fri, Oct 16 · 3:30 PMScience Squad: Spooky Slime (October session)Beverly Public Library, Main Library · Geared towards 2nd-5th graders · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM100 Years in the 100 Acre Wood: Winnie-the-Pooh 100th AnniversaryFramingham Public Library, McAuliffe Branch · All Ages · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PMApplecrest Farm Fall Harvest Festival WeekendsApplecrest Farm Orchards · Check age guidance · Admission and parking are FREE; pick-your-own fruit, food and corn maze priced separately (prices not listed)
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMBoo in the Barnyard at Weir River FarmWeir River Farm · Children under 2 free; infants in carriers free; no age range given for child tickets · Member Adult $5; Member Child $5; Nonmember Adult $10; Nonmember Child $10; children under 2 free
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMChoate Island Day at the Crane Wildlife RefugeChoate Island, Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate · Child and Adult ticket categories; no age range defined · Self-Guided Tour: Nonmember Adult $40 / Member Adult $32; Nonmember Child $30 / Member Child $24. Guided Experience (morning or afternoon): Nonmember Adult $50 / Member $40; Nonmember Child $35 / Member $28.
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMDrop-In Art Making at the MFAMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston · All ages are welcome · Included with General Admission (Adults $30; Youths 7–17 $14; Youths 0–6 free).
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PMFall Fun at Powisset FarmPowisset Farm · Children under 3 are free and do not need a ticket; child ticket age range not defined · Member Adult $12; Member Child $9; Nonmember Adult $20; Nonmember Child $15; under 3 free
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMHalloween Costumes for Stuffies (West Branch)Peabody Institute Library, West Branch · Children ages 5 and up (and their caregivers) · Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 3:30 PMHalloween Hoot and Howl at Ipswich River Wildlife SanctuaryIpswich River Wildlife Sanctuary · Adults & Families with children 0 - 17; geared toward families with children ages 3-12 · Adult Members $19; Adult Nonmembers $24; Child Members $17; Child Nonmembers $21
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PMHarvest Your Energy Festival (Medford)Riverbend Park (behind the McGlynn School) · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMLearning with Livestock at Appleton FarmsAppleton Farms (Carriage Barn) · FREE PROGRAM FOR ALL AGES; information is geared towards 3+ · Free program; parking is free for Members and $10 per vehicle for non-members on weekends; a $10 donation is suggested but optional
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMPumpkin Carving (Friends of the Lower Mills Branch)Boston Public Library, Lower Mills Branch · Children (Birth-Age 5), Children (Ages 6-12), Tweens, Teens, Families; all children must be accompanied by an adult · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMPumpkin Fest at Boston Nature CenterBoston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary · Families with children of all ages · Adult Members $12; Adult Nonmembers $15; Child Members $12; Child Nonmembers $15. Dot Rx members attend free (email to register).
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PMSecret Garden Harvest PartyPortsmouth Public Library (Library Garden) · Families with children (age groups listed: Youth, Tween & Teen) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PMSweater Weather Fest on City Hall PlazaBoston City Hall Plaza · All ages · Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMSweet Halloween at Cider Hill FarmCider Hill Farm · Every child collecting treats needs a ticket, regardless of age; adults do not need tickets · Trick-or-treat ticket $19 per child (October 4-25 pricing; earlier early-bird tiers $15/$17); adults free; infants in costume not collecting treats free
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMTrick-or-Treat Hayrides at Marini FarmMarini Farm · Ages 3 to adult pay; children aged 2 and under free with a paying adult · $19.99 per person online, $22.99 at the gate (ages 3 to adult); 2 and under free with a paying adult
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMWitch Hats on the Wharf (Salem 400th anniversary photo)Derby Wharf · Check age guidance · Participation cost not stated; commemorative hats sold (price not stated)
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PMForestdale Halloween (Malden)Forestdale School (cafeteria) · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sun, Oct 18 · 10:30 AMOpen Streets RoslindaleRoslindale Square (Belgrade Avenue to Washington Street) · Family friendly (no age range stated) · Free
Sun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AMSensory-Friendly Sunday at the USS Constitution MuseumUSS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard · Open to visitors of all ages · Admission by donation. Registration required, limited to 35 people.
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PMFamily Costume Maker Night (ages 5+)Medford Public Library · Kids ages 5+ and their adults · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 20 · 4:00 PMHalloween Magic with Bonaparte the MagicianNeedham Free Public Library · For ages 5 to 12 · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 20 · 4:30 PMSTEM Experiments after-school series (Honan-Allston Branch): Boat Race Challenge, Bottle Rockets, Lava Lamp DIYBoston Public Library, Honan-Allston Branch · Ages 6-12 · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 21 · 6:00 PMFamily Movie Night: The Sheep DetectivesMalden Public Library · All ages (categories: all-ages, adults); film rated PG · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 22 · 5:30 PMTrunk or Treat at the Ingram Senior Center (Salem, NH)Ingram Senior Center · Check age guidance · Not stated; costume contest is free
Fri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PMBeyond Spooky: Discover Why Bats Are Cool and ImportantIpswich River Wildlife Sanctuary · Families with children 5 - 17 · Adult Members $18; Adult Nonmembers $22; Child Members $18; Child Nonmembers $22
Fri, Oct 23 · 4:00 PMDowntown Trick or Treat 2026 (Newburyport)Downtown Newburyport shops · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:15 PMMoose Hill's Halloween ProwlMoose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary · Adults & Families with children 0 - 17; children 3 and under free and do not need a ticket · Adult Members $15; Adult Nonmembers $18; Child Members $10; Child Nonmembers $13; children 3 and under free
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:30 PMCreatures of the Night Hike in Whitney and Thayer WoodsWhitney and Thayer Woods (parking at Weir River Farm) · Designed for curious minds and nature lovers of all ages · Member Adult $15; Member Child $9; Nonmember Adult $25; Nonmember Child $15
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMFall-oween on the Farm at Drumlin FarmDrumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary · Adults & Families with children 0 - 17 · Adult members $10; Adult nonmembers $15; Child members $8; Child nonmembers $12. Special event pricing applies to all visitors; library passes not accepted.
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:30 PMFamily Night Hike: Moon Magic at HabitatHabitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary · Families with children 5 - 12 years · Adult Members $18; Adult Nonmembers $22; Child Members $18; Child Nonmembers $22
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PMHallow-Marini Party at Marini FarmMarini Farm · Ages 3 to adult pay; children age 2 and under free with a paying adult · $19.99 per person online, $22.99 at the gate (ages 3 to adult); 2 and under free with a paying adult
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AMHalloween STEM SaturdayDover Public Library · Kids between the ages of 3-12 with their caregivers · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PMHaunted Woods at Pine Banks Park (Malden)Pine Banks Park · Geared toward older kids, adults, and anyone looking for a good scare! · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMSalem Sound Coastwatch Program: Recycled ReefBeverly Public Library, Main Library · For children ages 4-8 · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PMScience Exploration with MIT (Ages 6-12)Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square · Ages 6-12 · Check official pricing
Sun, Oct 25 · 5:30 PMCraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the DunesCrane Beach on the Crane Estate · Family hike; 'little ones' typically ages 5-12; every child must be accompanied by an adult · $45 per family group (nonmember); $36 per family group (member); covers about 4 people, groups of 6 or more need additional tickets
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AMHalloween in the Morning Mist at deCordovadeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum · Designed for preschoolers and toddlers; all ages welcome · Member adult $5; Member child $5; Nonmember adult $10; Nonmember child $10
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PMMass STEM Week Games (date changed to Oct 25)Needham Free Public Library · For ages 4-12 · Check official pricing
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:30 PMTrunk or Treat at the Bike Kitchen (Malden)Bike Kitchen · Kids (no age range stated) · Check official pricing
Mon, Oct 26 · 6:00 PMTeen Halloween PartyWaltham Public Library · For grades 6-12 · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PMFamily Loteria Night (ages 6+)Medford Public Library · Kids ages 6+ and their adults · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 27 · 5:00 PMGrove HALL-oween PartyBoston Public Library, Grove Hall Branch · All ages (adults, children, tweens, teens, families) · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AMMonster Mash (Halloween dance party)Medford Public Library · All ages; playlist catering to the littlest friends (babies/toddlers, children) · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 27 · 9:00 AMNot-So-Spooky Spectacular at the Children's Museum of New HampshireChildren's Museum of New Hampshire · Family-friendly; no age range stated · Included with regular museum admission (Adults $16; Children over 12 months $16; under 12 months free; EBT/WIC $3.50 per person); members free.
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AMAutumn Adventure's Tricks & Treats Track Stroll (Derry, NH)Astro Stadium (Pinkerton Academy outdoor track) · Family (no age range stated) · Free Family Fun!
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AMBen's Trumpet: A City Ballet of Boston PerformanceBoston Public Library, Roslindale Branch · Geared towards young movers ages 3-8 · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PMHere Come the Monarch Butterflies: A Dia de Muertos CelebrationBoston Public Library, West End Branch · Children (Ages 3-5), Children (Ages 6-12), Families · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 29 · 1:30 PMEarly Release: Pumpkin Palooza (Grades K-8)Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University · Grades K-8 · $45 per child (10% sibling discount for Early Release)
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AMHalloween Puppet Show with Tom KnightBoston Public Library, Lower Mills Branch · Appeals to children as young as 2 years old up to 12, and adults (per description); listed for Children (Birth-Age 5), Children (Ages 6-12), Families · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PMSpooky Stories Around the Campfire (West Branch)Peabody Institute Library, West Branch · Children and their caregivers · Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PMSTEAM It Up! K-8 Family STEAM Night (Cambridge)Cambridge Street Upper School · Families with children in grades K-8 · Not stated (free pizza provided)
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PMTruck O' Treat at Somerville City HallSomerville City Hall · Family-friendly (no age range stated) · Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM22nd Annual Halloween Trick or Treat on the Plaza (Malden)Malden City Hall Plaza · Children 12 and under · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AMBaby Masquerade (Ages 0-5)Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square (McKim Exhibition Hall) · Ages 0-5 · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AMBitty Boo Bash (Coolidge Corner)Public Library of Brookline, Coolidge Corner Branch · Best-suited for children ages 0-5 and their grownups · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PMCitywide Trick-or-Treat (Rochester, NH)Citywide, Rochester, NH (residential neighborhoods) · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AMHalloween Hullabaloo at Discovery MuseumDiscovery Museum · No age range stated; children's museum audience · Free with admission (Adult $19.00; Child $19.00; Senior $18.00; under 1 free).
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AMHalloween Storytime (Wellesley Main Library)Wellesley Free Library, Main Library (Wakelin Room) · Children (audience: Children) · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PMKids' Night Out: Spooky Snake Tote Bags (Grades K-8)Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University · Grades K-8 · $45 per child (10% sibling discount for Early Release)
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AMMonster Mash Dance Party (ages 0-5)Watertown Free Public Library · For kids ages 0-5 · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PMSensory-Friendly Halloween (Especially for Me) at Discovery MuseumDiscovery Museum · Children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities and their families · Free with pre-registration (advance registration required).
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AMBoo in the Barnyard at Powisset FarmPowisset Farm · Children under 2 years-old do not need a ticket; children must be accompanied by an adult · Member adult $12; Member child $9; Nonmember adult $20; Nonmember child $15; under 2 no ticket needed
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMFamily Dance with The Suite Studio (Halloween edition)Dover Public Library · All ages event; families with babies through older kids · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMFamily Halloween Party & Pumpkin Stroll at Boston Public MarketBoston Public Market · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PMHalloween Costume Parade & Dance Party at CentralSomerville Public Library, Central Library (Auditorium) · Kids of all ages · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AMHalloween Parade & Costume Contest (Exeter, NH)Swasey Parkway · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PMHalloween Party and Parade (Connolly Branch)Boston Public Library, Connolly Branch · Children (birth-18 months through Ages 6-12), Tweens, Teens, Families · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AMHalloween Planetarium Shows (Oct 31)Brockton Public Library, Main Branch · Check age guidance · FREE
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PMMaplewood Halloween Festival at Trafton Park (Malden)Trafton Park · Family-friendly (no age range stated) · Admission not stated; pizza sold separately
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PMSalem Halloween Night 2026: downtown live music and 400-drone finaleDowntown Salem stages; drone show over the North River · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PMSaturPLAY at Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin ParkAuntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park, Rose Kennedy Greenway · Kids and families; no age range stated · Cost not stated on the event page; the Greenway calendar intro says the Conservancy sponsors over 400 free events per year
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PMWicked Plants: A Botanical Halloween at the Arnold ArboretumArnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Hunnewell Lawn · This program is appropriate for all ages · Free (events page: 'All events at the Arboretum are free')
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AMBoston Family Days at the ICAInstitute of Contemporary Art/Boston · Boston students in grades Pre-K–12 plus up to two family members · Free with your Boston Family Days pass (Boston Pre-K–12 students and up to two family members). Standard admission otherwise: Adults $20; 18 and under free.
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AMDiwali at the MFAMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston · Family-friendly; storytime recommended for ages three to 10; author talk ages 10 and up · Included with General Admission (Adults $30; Youths 7–17 $14 normally). Youths 18 and under admitted free for this event.
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AMPlay Date: Free Family Art Day at the ICAInstitute of Contemporary Art/Boston · Designed for kids and families; up to 2 adults free when accompanied by kids 12 and under · FREE for families. Reserve free tickets online in advance with the code PLAYDATE; up to 2 adults per family free when accompanied by kids 12 and under; youth 18 and under always free.
Tue, Nov 3 · 2:30 PMDino Day at the Central LibrarySomerville Public Library, Central Library (Auditorium) · Children ages 3-12 (children under 8 years old should attend with a grown up) · Check official pricing
Wed, Nov 4 · 2:00 PMEd Popielarczyk Magic Show (two sessions, Brookline Village)Public Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (Hunneman Hall) · Recommended for kids ages 5 and up · Free ticket required (Children's Desk, 30 minutes before each session)
Wed, Nov 4 · 2:00 PMEngineering: Buoyancy on the Mayflower! at WestSomerville Public Library, West Branch (Children's Room, 2nd floor) · Best for kids ages 5+ (under 8 with a grown up, please!) · Check official pricing
Thu, Nov 5 · 1:30 PMEarly Release: Bird Houses (Grades K-8)Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University · Grades K-8 · $45 per child (10% sibling discount for Early Release)
Fri, Nov 6 · 11:00 AMClaybies! Ceramics for Babies (families, infant-2) on Nov 6The Umbrella Arts Center · Families, Infant-2 · $50 per session; $25 additional child
Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 AMFall Youth: All Day Art (ages 5-12) on Nov 6The Umbrella Arts Center · ages 5-12 · $200 for the day
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PMBoston Veterans Parade 2026Route from Boston Public Library (Boylston Street) to City Hall Plaza · Check age guidance · Free
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PMBotanical Ink Printing: A Drop-In ProgramArnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Hunnewell Lawn · This program is appropriate for all ages · Free (events page: 'All events at the Arboretum are free')
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PMMighty Fortress: A Far Cry with Boston Children's Chorus at Old South ChurchOld South Church · No age guidance stated · Ticket prices not listed on the pages read.
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AMPumpkin Smash! at Chuckie Harris Park (Somerville)Chuckie Harris Park · Family event (no age range stated) · Free
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AMThe Nutcracker with Commonwealth Ballet (reading and dancers)Wellesley Free Library, Main Library (Wakelin Room) · All Ages; recommended for children ages 4-10 · Check official pricing
Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AMFamily ART-trek at the ICAInstitute of Contemporary Art/Boston · Designed for children 12 and under and their accompanying adults · Free with museum admission (Adults $20; 18 and under free). No pre-registration required; first come, first served for up to 20 participants.
Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AMStory Hour at the MFAMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston · Children's story program; no age range stated · Included with General Admission (Adults $30; Youths 7–17 $14; Youths 0–6 free).
Mon, Nov 9 · 11:30 AMFamily Concert with Matt HeatonWaltham Public Library · Kids (category: kids); families · Check official pricing
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AMVeterans Day Basketball Skills Clinic (Grades 6-8)Leventhal-Sidman JCC (Basketball Gym) · Grades 6-8 (For Ages 11-14) · Price not printed on the listing; family members get discount pricing

Places and ongoing programs

Visit on your scheduleApplecrest Farm OrchardsApplecrest Farm Orchards · Check age guidance · Admission and parking are FREE; pick-your-own fruit and corn maze priced separately (not listed)
Visit on your scheduleArnold Arboretum of Harvard UniversityArnold Arboretum of Harvard University · All ages · Always Free
Session in progressArt/Play Through Stories: Toddler and Parent (6-week class)Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University · Pre-K Toddler (with parent) · $60 for the 6-week class
Session in progressArtist's Studio: What's the Story in the Picture? (Grades 4-5, 6-week class)Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University · Gr. 4-5 · $198 for the 6-week class
Visit on your scheduleBelkin Family Lookout Farm U-Pick and Play AreasBelkin Family Lookout Farm · Admission is required for each guest ages 24 months and above · Online Admission $39 per person; At-the-Register Admission $42 per person (ages 24 months+); includes half-peck bag and play-area wristband; Farm Members complimentary
Visit on your scheduleBoston Children's MuseumBoston Children's Museum · Children; infants under 12 months free · adults: $24; children (1 – 15): $24; infants (under 12 months): FREE; members: FREE. EBT/WIC: $3.00 per person for up to four people per card, per visit. $1 Sunday Afternoons: $1 admission 1:00pm–4:00pm Sundays (online reservation required). Library coupon: half-price for up to four. Active-duty military and veterans: complimentary.
Visit on your scheduleC.N. Smith Farm Pick-Your-Own ApplesC.N. Smith Farm · Wristbands required for everyone ages 3+; pricing applies to all guests of walking age and older · Small bag (1/2 peck) $20 incl. admission for up to 2 people; medium (peck) $36 for up to 3; large (1/2 bushel) $54 for up to 5; additional guests $10 each
Visit on your scheduleChildren's Museum of New HampshireChildren's Museum of New Hampshire · Children; under 12 months free · Adults $16; Children (over 12 months) $16; Children (under 12 months) No Charge; Seniors (65+) $14; CMNH Members No Charge. EBT/WIC cardholders: $3.50 per person admission (Museums for All).
Visit on your scheduleCider Hill FarmCider Hill Farm · Each person ages 3+ needs a ticket to enter the orchards · No entrance fee, free parking; orchard entry requires PYO tickets ($16 half peck for up to 2 pickers, $32 peck up to 4, $48 half bushel up to 6); hayride $5 per person ages 3+ without a picking container
Visit on your scheduleConnors Farm Fall FunConnors Farm · Age 1 and under are free with paid adult · Weekdays $15.99 online / $20.99 at the gate; weekends and holidays $20.99 online / $25.99 at the gate; age 1 and under free with paid adult; parking free
Session in progressCreation Station drop-in family art makingDanforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University · Adults, family, all ages K-8 · Museum admission or $10 per family
Visit on your scheduledeCordova Sculpture Park and MuseumdeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum · All ages; children 12 and under free · Adults $14; Seniors $12; Students $12; free for Trustees members, Lincoln residents, children 12 and under, and EBT/WIC/MassHealth/METCO holders and their families
Visit on your scheduleDiscovery Museum (Acton)Discovery Museum · Children and families; under 1 year old free · Adult $19.00; Child $19.00; Senior (60+) $18.00; Under 1 year old Free; Teachers Free; Members Free. Free Friday Nights 4:30–8:00pm first Friday of each month Oct–June. EBT/WIC discount at check-in (amount not stated).
Session in progressDrop-In Kids' Craft at Boston Public MarketBoston Public Market (The Nook) · Crafts are suitable for all ages · FREE
Visit on your scheduleDrumlin Farm Wildlife SanctuaryDrumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary · All ages · Adults $9; Seniors (65+) $6; Children (2-12) $6; Members get free admission
Session in progressElementary Piano group class (ages 7-12)Community Music Center of Boston · Ages: 7-12 · $480 per 16-week semester (semester-length group class)
Session in progressFamily Clay Workshop (two Saturdays, Nov 14 & 21)Lower Level Classroom, Eliot Schoolhouse · Open to families; all children under 18 need to be accompanied by a registered adult · $115.00 per person (each registration is for one individual); materials included
Session in progressFamily Woodworking (Ages 4-8 with adult), 6-week classEliot School Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse · Ages 4-8 accompanied by an adult (title says 18+; text says 16+ must register and accompany) · $225.00 (materials included); each registration is for one individual
Session in progressFirst Friday Nights Free at Discovery MuseumDiscovery Museum · No age range stated; children's museum audience · Cost: Free! (free admission 4:30–8:00pm)
Visit on your scheduleFranklin Park ZooFranklin Park Zoo · All ages; children under 2 always free · Daytime admission prices vary by day and time (Plan-Ahead Pricing; see online ticketing; gate prices highest; $1.50 online processing fee per ticket). Children under 2 free. MA EBT/WIC: $7 per person for up to four. ConnectorCare: $11 per person incl. fee, up to four. Library passes 40% off for up to six. Boston Family Days free for Boston students + 2 family members, first and second Sundays through Dec 2026.
Visit on your scheduleGreat Bay Discovery CenterGreat Bay Discovery Center · Check age guidance · Free; exhibit room has no entrance fee
Visit on your scheduleHarvard Art MuseumsHarvard Art Museums · Families of all ages; children under 14 must be supervised by an adult · Admission is free to all visitors every day.
Visit on your scheduleHoney Pot Hill OrchardsHoney Pot Hill Orchards · Tunnel Maze for kids under the age of 10; Little Hedgemaze all ages · No admission to visit the animals; hayride $2 per person over the age of 3; apple and maze prices not listed on the pages read
Recurring / by appointmentIce Cubs parent/child skating program (under 4) at Warrior Ice ArenaWarrior Ice Arena · Age: Under 4 years old · Fee not printed; $50 per family per year membership required for in-house programs
Recurring / by appointmentiCode Brookline Belt Program (after-school coding and robotics, ages 5-18)iCode Brookline · ages 5-18 · Tuition not printed
Visit on your scheduleInstitute of Contemporary Art/Boston (ICA)Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston · All ages; free for visitors 18 and under · Adults $20; Students $15; Seniors (65+) $17; 18 and under / BPS students FREE; members FREE. Free for all every Thursday 5–9 PM. Play Dates: up to 2 adults per family free with kids 12 and under (code PLAYDATE). Card to Culture discounts for EBT/WIC/ConnectorCare.
Session in progressJ'apprends a lire et a ecrire (bilingual ages 6-7), Session 2 from Oct 17The French Library · 6 to 7 Years old, native or near-native French speakers (kids listing page says ages 4 to 9) · $230 members / $280 non-members per 5-week session
Recurring / by appointmentKids & Family cooking classes at Taste Buds Kitchen BeverlyTaste Buds Kitchen Beverly · Ages 2-8 Caregiver & Me; Ages 6-17 Family Classes; Ages 4-17 Kids Classes · Prices shown per class in the booking calendar (not printed on the page)
Session in progressKids Activity Hour at Boston Public MarketBoston Public Market (The Nook) · All ages are welcome! · Free
Session in progressKids Studio: Art from Observation (Ages 10-14)Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse · Pre- and Early Teens (10-14) · $190.00 (materials included)
Session in progressKids Woodworking (Ages 10-14), winter session from Jan 9Eliot School Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse · Pre- and Early Teens (10-14) · $510.00 (materials included)
Session in progressLe P'tit Labo French science class (ages 5-6), Session 2 from Oct 17The French Library · 5 to 6 Years old (kids listing page says ages 4 to 6) · $230 members / $280 non-members per 5-week session
Visit on your scheduleMarini Farm Corn Maze and Play AreaMarini Farm · Ages 3+ pay; ages 2 and under free with a paying adult; children 13 and under must have a paying adult in the maze park · Online general admission $19.99 per person (ages 3+); gate $22.99; ages 2 and under free with paying adult
Visit on your scheduleMuseum of Fine Arts, BostonMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston · All ages; Youths 0–6 free; Youths 7–17 $14 · Adults $30; Youths 7–17 $14; Youths 0–6 Free; Members Free. EBT/WIC/ConnectorCare: up to four $3 adult tickets and four free youth (7–17) tickets. $5 Third Thursdays: $5 minimum pay-what-you-wish after 5 pm. Boston Family Days free for Boston students and families first and second Sundays. MLK Day Open House Jan 18, 2027 free for MA residents.
Visit on your scheduleMuseum of Science, BostonMuseum of Science, Boston · All ages; children under 3 visit free · Exhibit Halls: Adult $33; Child (3-11) $28; Senior (60+) $29; Members $0; children under 3 free. Add-ons (Planetarium, Omni, 4-D films) $6 each. MA EBT: up to 4 free Exhibit Halls admissions per day; WIC: up to 4 free; ConnectorCare: free for cardholder; Boston Family Days (Boston students + 2 guests) first two Sundays of each month; library passes vary.
Visit on your scheduleNew England AquariumNew England Aquarium · All ages; children 2 and under free · Online: Adult $39.95; Child (3–11) $30.95; Senior (60+) $37.95; children 2 and under free. Admission + Simons Theatre movie: Adult $44.95 / Child $35.95 / Senior $42.95. New England residents $5 off (weekdays, blackout dates apply). MA EBT/WIC: up to four tickets at $5 per person. Library passes: $20 per person ages 3+. Boston Family Days: free for Boston students + 2 guests, first and second Sundays through December 2026.
Visit on your scheduleOdiorne Point State ParkOdiorne Point State Park · Fees: Adult 12 and over; Child 6-11; 5 & under free · Adults (12 and over) $4; NH residents 65 and over free; Children 6-11 $2; Children 5 and under free; Seacoast Science Center admission separate
Visit on your schedulePeabody Essex Museum (PEM)Peabody Essex Museum · All ages; Youth (under 16) free · Adults $25; Seniors (65+) $23; Students (with ID) $15; Youth (under 16) Free; Salem Residents Free.
Visit on your schedulePlimoth Patuxet MuseumsPlimoth Patuxet Museums · All ages; child rate age range not stated · Plimoth Patuxet Only: Adult $35 | Senior $31.50 | Child $20 | Member Free. Combination Pass (with Mayflower II): $44 / $39.60 / $27. Heritage Pass (all sites): $46 / $41.40 / $29. Mayflower II: $19 / $17.10 / $13. Grist Mill: $11 / $9.90 / $8.
Visit on your schedulePuppet Showplace TheaterPuppet Showplace Theater · Varies by show (recommended ages listed per show); all ages welcome at most mainstage shows · $18.50 all-ages general admission; $14.50 members; plus $3 service fee (mainstage shows checked). Card to Culture: $3/ticket for EBT, WIC, ConnectorCare (up to 4 per show); Wonderfund $3/ticket; MTA $9/ticket mainstage.
Session in progressRiverbend Park: Car-Free Sundays on Memorial DriveRiverbend Park, Memorial Drive (JFK Street to Western Avenue) · All ages (public park road closure) · Cost not stated on the page (public roadway/park)
Recurring / by appointmentSchool Break cooking camps at Taste Buds Kitchen Beverly (ages 4-13)Taste Buds Kitchen Beverly · ages 4-13 (morning ages 4-8; afternoon ages 9-13; Chef-in-Training ages 10+) · From $90.10 per camp session
Visit on your scheduleSeacoast Science CenterSeacoast Science Center, Odiorne Point State Park · All ages; Ages 0–2 free · Ages 12-Adult: $15; Ages 3-11: $10; Ages 0-2: FREE; Seniors (65+): $12.50; Active Duty Military & Veterans (with ID): $12.50. Plus Odiorne Point State Park admission Ages 12-Adult $4. EBT/SNAP/WIC: $2 per person (up to 4).
Session in progressSenders youth climbing classes (Little, Junior, Super and Teen Senders)Rock Spot Climbing South Boston · Little Senders ages 4-6; Junior Senders ages 6-8; Super Senders ages 9-12; Teen Senders ages 13-18 · Per session: Little Senders $395, Junior Senders $420, Super/Teen Senders $470 per participant (siblings $20 less); mini-session pricing not shown
Session in progressSession 2: Kids Handbuilding clay class (Thursdays)Mudflat Studio · Ages 5 to 8 (class listing page says ages 5-7) · $280 per 6-week session, materials included, + $7.00 ticket service fee
Session in progressSession 2: Kids Wheel: Thursdays (ages 8-12)Mudflat Studio · For ages 8-12 · $280 per 6-week session + $7.00 ticket service fee
Session in progressSing & Dance A Story: Spookley the Square Pumpkin (Grades 1-3)Wheelock Family Theatre, Boston University Fenway Campus · Grades 1-3 · $450 per 10-week session
Visit on your scheduleSky Zone Trampoline Park EverettSky Zone Everett · Check age guidance · $28.99 per 120-minute ticket
Visit on your scheduleSmolak FarmsSmolak Farms · Children under 2 ride the hayride free · No general admission fee; hayride $9 (under 2 free), cow train $5, pumpkin decorating $8, face painting $4, pumpkins $0.69/lb, Fall Fun Package $25
Visit on your scheduleStone ZooStone Zoo · All ages; children under 2 always free · Daytime admission prices vary by date and time (Plan-Ahead Pricing; gate prices always highest; $1.50 online processing fee per ticket). Children under 2 free. MA EBT/WIC: $7 per person for up to four (through Dec. 31, 2026). ConnectorCare: $11 per person incl. fee. Library passes 40% off daytime admission for up to six.
Visit on your scheduleStrawbery Banke MuseumStrawbery Banke Museum · All ages; child under age 5 free · General admission online / at the door: Adult $23.00 / $25.00; Senior or Student (65+) $21.00 / $23.00; Child (ages 5–17) $10.50 / $12.50; Child under age 5 Free; Family $60.50 / $62.50; Members Free. SNAP EBT: free for cardholder and up to three family members (in person). Active-duty military free with ID.
Session in progressTiny Tunes early childhood music class (ages 0-4 with caregiver)Community Music Center of Boston · Ages: 0 - 4 with caregiver · $480 for all 16 weeks (prorated by start date); drop-in sessions $30 each
Session in progressToddler Time at Launch Norwood (ages 5 and under)Launch Family Entertainment Norwood · Exclusive experience for toddlers ages 5 and under · $16 per child
Session in progressToddler Time at Launch Woburn (ages 5 and under)Launch Family Entertainment Woburn · Exclusive experience for toddlers ages 5 and under · $16 per child
Session in progressToddler Time at Rock Spot Climbing South BostonRock Spot Climbing South Boston · Ages 1-3 on the schedule (program page says designed for climbers ages 1 to 4 years old) · $18.00 per participant (primary); $16.00 per sibling; higher day-of pricing
Visit on your scheduleUSS Constitution MuseumUSS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard · All ages · Suggested admission tiers: Pay it Forward $25 per person; Standard $15 per person; Reduced Free – $10 per person. The ship is free to visit.
Visit on your scheduleWard's Berry Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin PatchWard's Berry Farm · Corn maze: children 3 and under free; children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult · Corn maze $16/person (includes hayride to and from the field); children aged 3 and under free; pumpkin and other activity prices not listed
Visit on your scheduleWheelock Family TheatreWheelock Family Theatre, Boston University Fenway Campus · Varies by production (Finding Nemo: Ages 4 and up) · Tier A: Adult $58.00 / Youth $50.00; Tier B: Adult $43.00 / Youth $37.00; Tier C: Adult $30.00 / Youth $26.00 (Youth ages 4-18 per table; 3–18 per FAQ). No additional fees. EBT/Card to Culture $5 tickets (up to five per card). College students $15 with code College.
Recurring / by appointmentYouth Learn to Skate at Warrior Ice ArenaWarrior Ice Arena · Age: 4 years & older · Session fee not printed; $50 per family per year membership required for in-house programs