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Best Swimming Lessons for Kids in Boston: Baby & Me Swimming Classes and More

Submitted by Michael Del Llano on Sun, 09/11/2022 - 10:25pm

Find the best swimming lessons for kids in Boston, including mommy & me swimming classes and more! Photo courtesy of the YMCA of Greater Boston

The best swimming lessons for kids in Boston are open for infants, toddlers, and kids of all ages. These Greater Boston swimming lesson locations cater to all skill levels as well. Swimming classes provide children with proper foundations for a life-saving skill. Swimming lessons are wonderful ways to provide a major confidence boost for a child; a child learning to swim sees success with every kick, stroke and splash! Besides being a great enrichment activity for exercise and physical development, swimming classes are downright fun at any age. And baby & me swimming classes let a parent and child take swimming lessons together, easing the child into the pool and creating precious memories. These classes can help adults learn to swim too. So read on for our guide to the best swimming lessons for kids in Boston.

You can find more swimming classes for kids, and even book a class online, in our directory of classes and listings. Check our Boston Classes for Kids Guide for more kids’ activities and classes for kids of all ages and interests.

Free in September: Best Things To Do in Boston with Kids

Submitted by Michael Del Llano on Fri, 09/02/2022 - 10:42pm

Free September activities will have your kids dancing in the streets of Boston. Photo courtesy of Riverfest

With so many activities free in September, families can keep an eye on their budgets and still find plenty of things to do in Boston with kids. This month, Museum Day lets visitors get free admission to participating locations all over Massachusetts. Curious kids can touch a truck or even explore a plane. And September in Boston has free fairs and festivals all month long, including Riverfest in Somerville, the South Boston Street Festival, and the Boston Local Food Festival. Given all these free things to do in Boston in September, there's every reason to get out and have fun with the family! So read on for our picks for the top things to do in Boston with kids that are free in September.

Visiting Fenway Park with Kids: Touring the Home of the Boston Red Sox

Submitted by Michael Del Llano on Fri, 08/19/2022 - 12:47pm

Visit the oldest, and bestest, MLB stadium in the US. Photo by Kayak The Rockies, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Visiting Fenway Park with kids is a great activity for all families, not just the die-hard baseball fans. Fenway Park consistently ranks as the top tourist attraction in Boston, and it's no wonder. Visiting Fenway and enjoying the history of the Boston Red Sox doesn't have to mean scoring tickets to one of the 81 home games each season, which is good since most of those games end well after those little ones' bedtimes! Fenway Park Tours offers families a sneak-peek inside America's Most Beloved Ballpark, showing off parts of Fenway that many fans never see.

Read on to discover how Fenway Park Tours packs a lot of Boston history and Red Sox lore into one tidy, kid-sized hour. For more can't-miss Boston outings for kids, check out our list of 100 Things To Do in Boston with Kids Before They Grow Up.

Music Classes for Kids in Boston: Toddler Music Classes, Piano Lessons, and Voice Lessons

Submitted by Michael Del Llano on Sun, 08/14/2022 - 10:16am

Music lessons for kids are engaging, stimulating, and fun! Photo courtesy of Groovy Baby Music

We're lucky to have great music classes in Boston. Music lessons for toddlers can aid language development, and music education can even improve test scores and increase your child’s IQ. Music classes also help kids explore their creativity and learn patience through practice. A fun music class will foster a lifelong love of music, which is why we scoured all the music classes in Boston to compile this list of the best of the best!

For more great classes for kids, including everything from dance classes to awesome classes for babies and toddlers, check out our Boston Classes for Kids Guide and Classes Directory.

Visiting the USS Constitution with Kids: What You Need To Know Before You Go

Submitted by Michael Del Llano on Fri, 07/22/2022 - 11:54pm

The USS Constitution has become a symbol of Boston–and of American resilience. Photo courtesy of the USS Constitution Museum

Boston is alive with history and proud of its patriotic past. But few of the city's museums and monuments can dazzle kids like the three-masted frigate docked in Charlestown Navy Yard. The USS Constitution is a floating museum. Known as "Old Ironsides" since the War of 1812, it is the oldest commissioned ship in the United States Navy. Today, Old Ironsides serves as a tribute to–and connection with–our shared history and tradition of freedom. And it has some pretty awesom hands-on activities too! Read on for our guide to visiting the USS Constitution with kids.

The USS Constitution is just one of our picks for the Top Attractions in Boston: Best Things To See and Do with Kids. For more hands-on history that's just a stroll away, check out 15 Coolest Spots for Kids on the Freedom Trail. And always check out our Boston Events Calendar for the latest exhibits, presentations, and activities in and around the city.

Free Things to Do This July in Boston with Kids

Submitted by Michael Del Llano on Sun, 07/03/2022 - 8:21pm

Shakespeare on the Common photo by Michael Fein Photography

Boston families are always on the lookout for fun summer activities, and parents are usually keeping an eye out for a bargain. Luckily, the city and surrounding areas offer plenty of opportunities to make memories this July without spending a small fortune. From the city to the seashore, these free things to do this July in Boston with kids are sure to please.

Be sure and check out our Best of July: 22 Top Things To Do with Kids for all our picks for family activities this month. And don't miss our Summer Fun Guide for all our tips for things to do with kids in and around the city.

Free Boston Summer Concerts: Best Outdoor Music Festivals for Families

Submitted by Michael Del Llano on Sun, 06/19/2022 - 1:45pm

Free Boston summer concerts happen all season long. Photo courtesy of the ParkARTS concert series, Boston Parks and Recreation

Boston takes pride in its culture, from the sophistication of world-class museums to the roaring crowd of beloved sports venues. And the music scene is a vital part of this vibrant city. Summer brings some of the best outdoor music festivals for families to Boston. These shows feature a diversity of genres and styles, but they all get you moving and shaking in a fun, community-driven atmosphere. So read on for our guide to free Boston summer concerts and the best outdoor music festivals for families.

6 Little League Baseball Drills You Can Do at Home

Submitted by Michael Del Llano on Tue, 05/03/2022 - 12:00pm

Little League baseball is a quintessential childhood sport.

Youth baseball is an iconic part of childhood for millions of American families, whether it’s Babe Ruth Leagues, PONY baseball, or Little League baseball. And there are plenty of good reasons for parents to get their kids into baseball or softball. For many of us, baseball gets children outside just as spring lands on our doorsteps. Kids learn to succeed as individuals and as part of a team. They get activity away from screens. And baseball and softball remain two of the safest sports in terms of injury according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Read on for tips, resources, and simple Little League baseball drills you can do at home with your little slugger. For more at-home exercises for kids, check out our push-up challenges for kids and our ultimate list of exercise games and indoor activities.

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