Best Splash Pads, Splash Parks, and Water Playgrounds in Boston

Try a mommy and me swim lesson in Boston

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Task-tackling service Taskrabbit is able to take on tons of back-to-school projects you may not have even considered outsourcing.

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Fun things to do in Boston with teens include seeing priceless works of art at Boston's museums. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts

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Take a fun-filled family retreat to one of New England's best indoor waterparks! Photo courtesy of Waterpark of New England

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Explore a new area on a weekend trip with the kids from Boston

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Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Boston

Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza

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Ziplining is one of many adventurous activities at Camp Birch Hill. Photo courtesy of the camp

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Boston Summer Camp Guide

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Free, fun activities can be as simple as blowing bubbles on a sunny day

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Big league fun awaits at Boston's top attractions for kids. Photo courtesy of Fenway Park

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Remnant Brewery at Bow Market provides a family-friendly space, Photo courtesy of Merritt Chase.

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Step into family fun in the Merrimack Valley. Photo courtesy of the Salisbury Beach Partnership.

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Peek inside a rainforest at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.

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The Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. Photo courtesy of the National Parks Service

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Hiking is just one of many things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, but it sure delivers great views!

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Cool tide pools at Halibut Point State Park. Photo by August Muench/Flickr/CC BY 2.0

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Who you lookin' at?! The Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Don Crasco/Franklin Park Zoo

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Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels

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All sibs in the pool! Small group sessions are available now at Goldfish. Photo courtesy of Goldfish Swim School

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Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their

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Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities

Pizza and bowling are up everyone's alley in Somerville and Salem. Photo courtesy of Flatbread Pizza Salem/Facebook

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New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Farm and Wilderness Camp.

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No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.

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Crafts & Games: 100s of Activities for Kids

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Guide to Online and Virtual Family Fun

Charades is a great pick for virtual game night with the friends or family.

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Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

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A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.

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Spring Break 2023 is coming to Boston, with wild activities and fun things to do! Dinos Among Us photo courtesy of the Roger Williams Park Zoo

Spring Break 2023: 35 Fun Things To Do in Boston

Visit DC in the spring for warm temps and maybe even cherry blossoms. Photo by m01229 via Flickr

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Get your groove on at Riverfest and more fun things to do this weekend in Boston! Riverfest Music Festival photo courtesy of Assembly Row

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Best Easter Egg Hunts in Boston

You are invited for spring fun at Easter egg hunts in Boston! Photo courtesy of Fairmont Fruit Farm

3/24/23 - By Kelley Heyworth

Easter egg hunts in Boston are back, so it's time for kids to break out their baskets! We have over a dozen destinations for Easter egg hunts near Boston (and more that are worth the drive in New England). Plan now and get "cracking." A couple of these 2023 Easter egg hunts have thousands of eggs for kids to find—and one even has dinosaur eggs filled with Easter treats!

Want to keep the Easter party rolling? Book reservations for Festive Easter Bunny Brunches & Easter Bunny Pictures Near Boston Be sure to check out our Boston Spring Fun Guide for more reasons to enjoy the season. Remember to subscribe to our mailing list for stories like this delivered to your inbox.

Note: Many Easter events require pre-registration, and timing is often organized by kids' age groups. Some activities are also weather dependent, so make sure to check with organizers directly when planning your outing and before heading out.