Preschooler Activity Guide for Boston Kids

Boston is full of adventures to please any little tike. Find fun local events, activities, and fun things to do as a family for kids ages 5 and under.

Preschooler fun! Photo via Bigstock
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Kids see forest life firsthand at Puddlestompers. Photo courtesy of the program
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There are toys quieter play after kids get their energy out on the play structures at Jam Time.
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Catch butterflies and make friends with nature in Lincoln. Photo courtesy of Drumlin Farm Camp
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Get out of the cold and find indoor fun, like the Children's Room's Penguin Play Area at Waltham Public Library. Photo courtesy of the library
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The kids will be flying high with a visit to one of the top trampoline parks near Boston! Photo courtesy of Sky Zone Trampoline Park
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Race you to the bottom! Photo courtesy of Billy Beez
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See more than 800 animals at Southwick's Zoo. Photo courtesy the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
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The time is ripe for strawberry picking in Boston! Hollis Hill Farms photo courtesy of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
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Bring the family strawberry picking at these Boston area farms and festivals.
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Revel in the dirty hands! Outdoor activities help kids sleep better and jumpstarts their imaginations.
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Have fun in nature and get your hands dirty in the great outdoors.
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See spring flowers and cherry blossoms in the city and around Greater Boston. Boston Public Garden photo by Joe Shlobotnik via Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Cherry blossom festivals and spring flowers return to Boston for 2025.
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The Easter Bunny is coming, with Easter brunches that feature train rides, egg hunts, and other Easter activities for Boston families!
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There's plenty of fun to find at the top Easter Egg Hunts in Boston for 2025! Easter Egg Hunt at Hammond Castle. Photo courtesy of the event.
Top Easter Egg Hunts in Boston 2025
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You'll be amazed at the who you'll meet and what you'll see at the best science museums in New England! Photo courtesy of the Connecticut Science Center
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