Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids
There is plenty of room to play on a cold and rainy day in the Children's Room at the BPL Copley Square branch. Photo courtesy of Arrowstreet
Free Things To Do in Boston on Cold and Rainy Days: Indoor Places To Play
Explore these fun, free indoor places to play around Boston.
Explore the Public Garden and Make Way for Ducklings! Photo by Lunita Lu, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
50 Free Things To Do With Kids in Boston This Summer
Enjoy free kid-friendly activities all summer long in the Boston area.
Dive into summer fun at free Boston swimming pools. Mirabella Pool photo courtesy of Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Free Swimming Pools in Boston for Families
Where kids can swim all summer long–without breaking the bank!
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!
Mattapan's Hunt Almont Playground has tricky ladders, balancing toys, and more. Photo by Ed Wonsek
13 Top Boston Playgrounds To Visit for Brain-Boosting Fun
Take a trip to one of these innovative Boston-Area playgrounds.
There are seven different spots to cool off on the Greenway, but the gentle Canal Fountains are ideal for little ones.
Best Spray Parks and Water Fountains for Preschoolers in Boston
Check out these preschooler-friendly fountains, which aren't as scary as some larger water...
Inspired by the movements of schools of fish, this outdoor sculpture moves with the seaside winds in New Bedford. Photo courtesy of Poetic Kinetics
Free Public Art Around Boston that Will Blow Your Kids' Minds
Kids will really connect with this colorful, thought-provoking, and playful public art, on view in...
Make exercise a family affair! Photo by Mommy Poppins
Best Free Online Workouts: Sports and Fitness Classes for Kids and Families
Family-friendly yoga, dance, soccer, and more.
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Giant List of Virtual Tours, Field Trips, and Museums with Free Educational Programming Online
From Buckingham Palace to Mt. Everest, visit some of the world's most famous landmarks from home!
Give your kids an hour of tutoring or fun with a virtual helper at Heart Over Hands, Photo by Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels
Free Virtual Tutoring and Sitting Service Connects College Students with Kids
The service connects college kids with school-age children for virtual hangout sessions.
Birthday Freebies for Boston Kids: Free Gifts, Meals and Treats
Here are some of our favorite birthday clubs at Boston stores and restaurants for kids, with...
When the Red Sox win, kids eat free! Photo courtesy of 99restaurants.com
10+ Boston-Area Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
We know what you'll be making for dinner tonight: reservations!
Wellesley's Fells Branch has been renovated into a
8 Public Libraries With Great Play Spaces Around Boston
These local libraries have fun, free educational areas that encourage kids to play or create in...
Where to Find Free Classes for Boston Kids
Enriching kids' classes don't have to cost a fortune—or in this case, anything at all! These cool...
11 Cool Perks that Come with Your Boston Public Library Card
Did you know your BPL card can score you museum passes, ferry discounts, free kids' movies, and...
Mattapan's Hunt Almont Playground has tricky ladders, balancing toys, and more. Photo by Ed Wonsek
13 Top Boston Playgrounds To Visit for Brain-Boosting Fun
Take a trip to one of these innovative Boston-Area playgrounds.
More Than Swan Boats: Things to Do in the Public Garden With Kids
There is a lot more fun to be had for kids in the Public Garden after riding the Swan Boats.
Free and Discounted Admission to Boston Attractions: Check Out These Public Library Passes
Boston is home to several great museums, the New England Aquarium, and Zoo New England, providing...
An autumn sunset is lovely in the Public Garden. Photo courtesy of Michael Krigsman via Flickr
A Perfect Fall Day in Boston With Kids: The Esplanade, Boston Common and the Public Garden
Thinking back to my first fall in Boston as a college student, one of my favorite memories is of a...

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Free Activities around Boston for Kids
Inspired by the movements of schools of fish, this outdoor sculpture moves with the seaside winds in New Bedford. Photo courtesy of Poetic Kinetics
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There are seven different spots to cool off on the Greenway, but the gentle Canal Fountains are ideal for little ones.
Best Spray Parks and Water Fountains for Preschoolers in Boston
Check out these preschooler-friendly fountains, which aren't as scary as some larger water... READ MORE 
Mattapan's Hunt Almont Playground has tricky ladders, balancing toys, and more. Photo by Ed Wonsek
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Take a trip to one of these innovative Boston-Area playgrounds. READ MORE 
Wellesley's Fells Branch has been renovated into a
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These local libraries have fun, free educational areas that encourage kids to play or create in... READ MORE 
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Free Swimming Pools in Boston for Families
Where kids can swim all summer long–without breaking the bank! READ MORE 
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Did you know your BPL card can score you museum passes, ferry discounts, free kids' movies, and... READ MORE 

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Visiting Bunker Hill Monument in Boston is a wonderful, free activity to do with kids! Bunker Hill photo courtesy of The Freedom Trail Facebook page
Visiting the Bunker Hill Monument in Boston with Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Reach the heights of Boston's history at one of the city's landmarks. READ MORE
The internet is full of coding programs for kids, but which are the best? We tested them all. Photo courtesy of Kodable
Best Free Coding for Kids Websites and Apps (And Worth-it Paid Ones)
These programs teach kids how to code, build websites and apps, and more. READ MORE
High school girls interested in computer science are encouraged to apply. Photo courtesy Girls Who Code
Free STEM Summer Camp from Girls Who Code Opens Registration 2023
This FREE summer STEM program for teen girls is now accepting applications. READ MORE
There are so many fun ways to reuse your Imperfect Foods boxes. Photo courtesy of Imperfect Foods
How To Get Free Stuff, Save Money, and Reduce Waste
Be kind to the Earth and your wallet with these 12 ideas for reducing waste and saving money. READ MORE
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
There is plenty of room to play on a cold and rainy day in the Children's Room at the BPL Copley Square branch. Photo courtesy of Arrowstreet
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