Things to Do with Kids in Boston, MA
43 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
Trapology Boston
Ages: 10–17
Boundless Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (check minimum height/weight requirements)
Space Zero
Ages: 1–9
FreePark Swings
Ages: Best for all ages — genuinely fun for everyone
Activate Games
Ages: 7–16
FreeMartin's Park
Ages: Best for all ages, especially 0-12
FreeChildrens Wharf Harborwalk
Ages: All ages
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory
Ages: Best for all ages — especially magical for ages 2-10
FreeMiriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Southwick's Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
Museum of Illusions Boston
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
FreeEsplanade Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
VinKari Safari: Children's Indoor Playground & Party Place
Ages: 0–9
Partially FreeMass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
FreePiers Park Children's Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeRobbins Farm Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Kidztopia
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Partially FreeMass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
FreeChristian Herter Park
Ages: Best for all ages
Play Union
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
FreeArtesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Partially FreeMass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeKidPort Terminal A
Ages: 0–7
Launch Family Entertainment Park Methuen
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 4-17
Cowabunga's Indoor Kids Play & Party Center - North Reading
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeFranklin Park
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeBoston Playground
Ages: 0–10
J7 Adventureland
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Altitude Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
FreeHemenway Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Launch Family Entertainment Park Woburn
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Little Lovage Club
Ages: 0–6
Nova Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
Franklin Park Zoo
Ages: 1–12
XtremeCraze - Woburn
Ages: Best for ages 4-16
Lupa Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Stone Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Jump On In
Ages: 2–13
Launch Family Entertainment Park Norwood
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Launch Family Entertainment Park Westboro
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
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Family Travel Guide: Boston, MA
Discover the best things to do with kids in Boston, MA. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
Boston Family Guides
In-depth guides with real costs, age-by-age picks, and parent tips.
Best Boston Activities for Toddlers (Ages 0–5)
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Read guide →Common Questions About Boston with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Boston?
- Boston has 13 free family activities. Top picks: Park Swings, Martin's Park, Childrens Wharf Harborwalk, Miriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground, Esplanade Playground. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/boston.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Boston?
- There are 25 rainy day options in Boston. Top indoor picks: Trapology Boston, Space Zero, Activate Games, Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, Museum of Illusions Boston.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Boston?
- 31 activities in Boston are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Space Zero, Park Swings, Martin's Park, Childrens Wharf Harborwalk, Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory.
- Which Boston attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 19 of 43 activities in Boston are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Boston?
- 20 activities in Boston are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Trapology Boston, Boundless Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park, Park Swings, Activate Games, Childrens Wharf Harborwalk.
- How much do family activities cost in Boston?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 43 activities in Boston. 13 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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