Top city guide · 2026-07-27

Boston, MA Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Boston, MA, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Boston, MA.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Boston, MA right now.

What Families Can Do Here

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Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Boston, MA.
MAY23
Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience
MAY 23 · starts May 23
Immersive summer pop-up experience at Boston Children's Museum featuring beloved locations from A.A. Milne's classic story with hands-on activities and character meet-and-greets
Paid/Varies · Ongoing
JUNE25
Dream it! Build it! Exhibit Opening
JUNE 25 · starts Jun 25
New interactive exhibit at Boston Children's Museum featuring hands-on construction, architecture, and engineering challenges
Paid/Varies · Ongoing
JULY02
Ruckus! Immersive Experience
JULY 02 · starts Jul 2
Exciting new immersive show at Old South Meeting House depicting American Revolution history with dynamic sound, lighting, and projections. Family-friendly with parental discretion for younger kids
Paid/Varies · Ongoing
JULY17
Boston Parks Movie Night Series
JULY 17 · starts Jul 17
Free outdoor movies at parks citywide with family-friendly films, free popcorn while supplies last, and closed captions available
Free · Ongoing

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