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Get out and beat the summer heat at the best splash pads, splash parks, and water playgrounds in Boston! Photo courtesy of Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
Best Splash Pads, Splash Parks, and Water Playgrounds in Boston
Cool off this summer at one of Boston's best splash pads and sprinkler parks.
Photo courtesy of Boston Playground
Top 10 Indoor Play Spaces near Boston
Cure cabin fever with an escape to one of these indoor playgrounds.
Try a mommy and me swim lesson in Boston
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Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids
Find fun classes for kids of all ages and interests!
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25 Back-to-School Tasks You Didn't Know You Could Pay Someone Else to Do
Taskrabbit can take on meal prep, shopping, organizing, and more.
Take to the streets of Boston for the best of August 2023 and the top things to do with kids! Saint Anthony's Feast photo by Matt Conti
20 Best Things To Do in Boston August 2023 with Kids
Summer fun is far from over—check out the best of August!
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Find Trusted Babysitters and Nannies Now on Mommy Poppins–Powered by Care.com
Search background-checked caregivers in our directory
Indoors and out and about, there are so many thing to do in Boston with kids before they grow up! Photo courtesy of the Rose Kennedy Greenway website
100 Things To Do in Boston Before Kids Grow Up
Explore all the must-do activities for Boston kids!
Photo courtesy of Water Wizz Waterpark
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Ultimate Boston Kids Summer Vacation Guide
Are you ready for the best summer vacation ever?
Find the right spot to go strawberry picking in Boston this summer! Photo courtesy of Verrill Farm
Best Strawberry Picking in Boston and Summer Strawberry Festivals
Bring the family strawberry picking at these local farms and festivals.
Elevate the fun at these 8 New England theme parks that are great for families. Photo courtesy of Lake Compounce
Best New England Theme Parks for Kids and Families
These parks offer fun–and thrills–for all ages!
Goldfish Swim School is a family favorite for kids’ swimming lessons, with 11 locations in the Boston Area.
8 Reasons Parent-Founded Goldfish Swim School is a Family Favorite
From kid-friendly facilities to a proprietary curriculum.
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
25 Fun Things To Do in Boston with Teens
Explore fun activities around Boston for families with teens!
Take a fun-filled family retreat to one of New England's best indoor waterparks! Photo courtesy of Waterpark of New England
Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways
Beat the New England weather with indoor water park fun!
New England Family Travel Guide
The best towns, museums, and more family-friendly attractions in New England.
Explore a new area on a weekend trip with the kids from Boston
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Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Boston
Weekend getaways and easy day trips with kids in New England.
Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza
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Indoor Play Spaces for Boston Kids
All the best indoor activities for Boston families.
Ziplining is one of many adventurous activities at Camp Birch Hill. Photo courtesy of the camp
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Boston Summer Camp Guide
Find the perfect summer camp in Boston for your kids!
Try a mommy and me swim lesson in Boston
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Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids
Find fun classes for kids of all ages and interests!
Free, fun activities can be as simple as blowing bubbles on a sunny day
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Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids Guide
Find the best FREE kids activities in Boston.
10 One-Mile-or-Less Hikes to Take with Your Preschooler Around Boston
With short routes, easy footing, and lots of interesting features—flowers! play areas! volcanic...
Big league fun awaits at Boston's top attractions for kids. Photo courtesy of Fenway Park
Top Attractions in Boston: Best Things To See and Do with Kids
Explore our guide to the best things to see and do with kids in Boston. These 30 attractions are...
Family Travel Guide
The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.
Remnant Brewery at Bow Market provides a family-friendly space, Photo courtesy of Merritt Chase.
Family-Friendly Boston Breweries and Beer Gardens
Families enjoy music, games, and adult- and kid-friendly treats at Boston breweries and beer...
Step into family fun in the Merrimack Valley. Photo courtesy of the Salisbury Beach Partnership.
25 Things To Do in the Merrimack Valley with Kids
See what the Merrimack Valley has to offer families.
These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
Peek inside a rainforest at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Boston Zoos: There's More Than Just the Franklin Park Zoo!
The Franklin Park Zoo is only one of Boston's amazing animal attractions.
The Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. Photo courtesy of the National Parks Service
Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops, and Landmarks to Discover in Boston
Support the best kid-friendly, Black-owned spots in Boston.
Hiking is just one of many things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, but it sure delivers great views!
25 Things to Do in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with Kids
Mountain hikes, lakes, skiing, and more adventures await in New Hampshire.
Cool tide pools at Halibut Point State Park. Photo by August Muench/Flickr/CC BY 2.0
10 State Parks and Forests in Massachusetts That Are Fun To Visit with Kids
These parks are full of fun spots for kids to splash or scramble.
Who you lookin' at?! The Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Don Crasco/Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo: Top Tips for a Great Visit with Kids
The best things to do at Franklin Park Zoo.
Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels
30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving
These easy indoor exercise ideas get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.
All sibs in the pool! Small group sessions are available now at Goldfish. Photo courtesy of Goldfish Swim School
Swimming Lessons for Boston Kids, Babies, and Toddlers (Where Parents Don't Need to Get in the Pool!)
Secretly wish you could take the "parent" out of parent-child swim lessons?
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
Easy experiments and activities to have fun and learn something new.
Pizza and bowling are up everyone's alley in Somerville and Salem. Photo courtesy of Flatbread Pizza Salem/Facebook
15 Boston-Area Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While You Eat (and Relax)
Good food and kids' activities? Score! These kid-friendly restaurants let parents relax while...
New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Farm and Wilderness Camp.
New England Sleepaway Camps Where Kids Completely Unplug
Check out our guide to getting kids unplugged and outdoors at New England sleepaway camps.
No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.
15 Amazing Mom Hacks That Make Everything Easier
These genius #MomHacks make mothering a little easier.
25 Reasons Boston Is the Best Place to Raise Kids
Steeped in history, close to nature, and full of fun things for children to do, see, and learn...
Photo by Liz Baill
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Crafts & Games: 100s of Activities for Kids
Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.
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Guide to Online and Virtual Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and activities.
Charades is a great pick for virtual game night with the friends or family.
Best Games Kids Can Play on Zoom Virtually with Friends
Connect and play with friends and family with these fun games perfect for virtual hangouts.
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Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.
13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home
Create popsicle stick monsters, tinfoil Easter eggs, and more easy crafts with tots.
A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.
21 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for Kids
These all-inclusive resorts offer everything you need for the perfect family vacation.
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
Find April Break fun in and around Boston!
Visit DC in the spring for warm temps and maybe even cherry blossoms. Photo by m01229 via Flickr
Cheap Spring Break Travel Ideas for Families
It's not too late to plan a budget-friendly spring break escape!
Get your groove on at Riverfest and more fun things to do this weekend in Boston! Riverfest Music Festival photo courtesy of Assembly Row
Duck Derby, Riverfest, and More Fun Things To Do in Boston This Weekend
St. Anthony's Feast, Riverfest, and more fun around Boston!
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Get on board with family fun at free museums near Boston and in the city! Photo courtesy of the Boston Fire Museum
Free Museums near Boston To Visit with Kids
Explore Boston-area museums that offer kids free admission all year long! READ MORE 
Tinkergarten gives little ones lots of opportunities to explore natural wonders in safe and age-appropriate ways. Photo courtesy of Tinkergarten.
25 Ways to Spend a Morning with Your Toddler in Boston
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Taking a class together is a sweet way to bond with your mini-me. Photo courtesy of Taste Buds Kitchen
Top Classes for Babies and Toddlers in Boston: Music, Art, Movement
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Birthday Party Guide for Boston Kids
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Preschooler fun! Photo via Bigstock
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Preschooler Activity Guide for Boston Kids
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