15 Boston-Area Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While You Eat (and Relax)
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These kid-friendly restaurants let parents relax while children play.
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Salem with Kids: 25 Best Things To Do in Salem, MA
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There are so many fun things to do in Salem, MA with kids throughout the year. Costumes are always on in Salem, but the city truly becomes Halloween Town through October. While Halloween has historically been packed with revelers, Witch City is always a great destination for an easy day trip or weekend getaway because there are always things to do in Salem.
It's easy to promise families year-round fun in this historic walkable town with our list of the top things to do in Salem, MA with kids. For more fun things to do this October, we've rounded up the best kids Halloween events near Boston and loaded up our Halloween Guide with the best of spooky season.
Flower Farms Near Boston Where Kids Can Pick Blooms
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With ample room to roam around, these flower farms near Boston are a great place to bring kids on a nice spring, summer, or early fall afternoon. The pretty sunflower fields, lavender farms, and rows of tulips ready for picking are also a nice backdrop for a family day trip out of the city.
Check out these top 10 flower farms near Boston for your next excursion, and don't forget to pack your own scissors! You can also likely do some strawberry picking, blueberry picking, or apple picking to add to that custom bouquet.
15 Swimming Lakes near Boston You Need To Discover
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There are plenty of area beaches that are perfect for families looking to spend the day outside, but some kids prefer the warmer and calmer waters of one of Massachusetts' many swimming lakes. We’ve rounded up swimming lakes and ponds around Boston where kids can splash around in freshwater all summer long. Read on for our picks for the Boston's top swimming lakes for summer fun.
Looking to stay closer to home? These local spraygrounds and splash pads are another way to beat the heat this summer. Don't miss our summer fun guide for more fun activities, outdoors or in.
Best Splash Pads, Splash Parks, and Water Playgrounds in Boston
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Cool off this summer at one of Boston's best splash pads and sprinkler parks.
Farms and Petting Zoos Around Boston: See Animals Up Close
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Visit these Boston area farms and petting zoos for animal encounters and family fun .
Where to Pick Peaches, Plums, Cherries, Corn, and More at Boston Farms
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High temps mean it's high time for picking peaches and more at Boston farms. Kids can pick late-summer produce, like pears, raspberries, plums, cherries, corn, and more—even currants! Children who enjoyed hunting for strawberries and blueberries on local farms in June and early July will have a blast plucking (and sampling) stone fruits and more at these nearby farms in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
For another fun u-pick experience that will lead to a beautiful centerpiece of sunflowers, snapdragons, and more for your summer table, consider a visit with kids to these flower farms around Boston. Or, pick your favorite flavor at these Boston farms with homemade ice cream. And be sure to bookmark our post on places to pick apples with Boston kids—some varieties are ripe starting late August. Happy harvesting!
Top Stroller-Friendly Hikes near Boston
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You won’t be scaling any great heights on these stroller-friendly hikes, but you will be soaking up nature and getting some exercise too. There are so many amazing places in the Boston area to walk with kids, whether they’re trekking alongside you, riding in a carrier, or even being pushed in a stroller. With so many beautiful landscapes to take in—from salt marshes and woodlands to wetlands and farms—you’re sure to find a hike perfect for your family.
Once your kids are walking, check out these short hikes for preschoolers and great family hikes around Boston. For a real adventure, see our review of mountains to climb with kids across the U.S.
