# Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University: Winter Evergreens & Peter's Hill Boston Views > Place to go for families in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area (MA / NH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year (Hunnewell Visitor Center open Thu–Mon… - Where: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, 125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130 - Ages: All ages; wide paved carriage roads are fully stroller and wagon accessible; baby changing stations in Hunnewell Building - Price: Free admission daily for all visitors; free street parking along the Arborway and Bussey Street - Schedule: Open daily sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year (Hunnewell Visitor Center open Thu–Mon 10:00 AM–4:00 PM) - Organizer: Harvard University & Boston Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://arboretum.harvard.edu - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/arnold-arboretum-of-harvard-university-winter-evergreens-and-peter-s-h--listing-2090d8bcac2e484b8168505a ## About Spanning 281 tranquil acres in Jamaica Plain, the Arnold Arboretum is Boston's premier winter botanical sanctuary. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the grounds remain open and free every day of the year. Wide, paved carriage paths make navigating strollers or wagons effortless even after light snowfalls, providing an easy nature escape for families with toddlers. Highlights include the world-renowned Conifer Collection—bursting with lush pines, firs, and spruces that stay fragrant and green all winter—and the climb up Peter's Hill (the arboretum's highest summit), where kids can explore gentle snowy slopes while taking in unmatched panoramic views of the Boston skyline. The Hunnewell Visitor Center offers restrooms, water bottle refill stations, and free family discovery trail maps. ## Similar picks in Boston - [Flagstaff Hill at Boston Common: Historic Family Sledding Beneath the Soldiers Monument](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/flagstaff-hill-at-boston-common-historic-family-sledding-beneath-the-s--listing-b6faae2a2ed559a3217392a7) — Open daily 6:00 AM–11:00 PM; sledding permitted whenever natural snow accumulation allows · Boston Common - Flagstaff Hill · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. 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