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Things to do in Boston, MA with kids

Kid-friendly picks in Boston, MA — events the whole family will like, restaurants that can handle a toddler, and weekend ideas that work around nap windows.

Updated: Thu, Jun 4, 2026

☀️ This Weekend in Boston, MA

Making the most of the June warmth

They Might Be Giants at House of Blues

Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Citizens House of Blues Boston · $$ · Best for Fans of alternative rock

The alternative legends bring their energetic, creative catalog to Lansdowne Street for the first of two nights.

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Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour

Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Boch Center Wang Theatre · $$$ · Best for Comedy lovers

A night of sharp, candid comedy at the historic Wang Theatre—an ideal way to kick off the weekend.

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Freddie Gibbs at Roadrunner

Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Roadrunner-Boston · $$ · Best for Hip-hop fans

Experience one of hip-hop's most prolific lyricists in the city’s newest premier concert venue.

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✨ Happening Today

Events and things to do tonight in Boston

St. Vincent at Boston Symphony Hall

Thu, Jun 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Boston Symphony Hall · $$$ · Best for Music lovers

Catch the art-rock icon in the historic, acoustically pristine setting of Symphony Hall for a powerful, intimate performance.

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Thu, Jun 4, 2026 · 8:00 PM · MGM Music Hall at Fenway · $$ · Best for Live music fans

Indie-rock energy takes over the modern MGM Music Hall stage—perfect for a high-energy Thursday night out.

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📣 New & Notable

What's happening this month

Rose Kennedy Greenway Summer Blooms

Downtown, Boston · $ · Best for Casual strollers

The gardens are in full early-summer glory. It’s the perfect time to walk the corridor between Chinatown and the North End before the heat of July hits.

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🚗 Quick Escape

Get out of the city for a bit

Newport, RI

Newport, RI · $$$ · Best for Couples and architecture lovers

A 90-minute drive south. Tour the gilded mansions, walk the Cliff Walk, and enjoy fresh lobster rolls on the harbor. It’s the perfect early June coastal retreat.

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Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth, NH · $$ · Best for Walkers and history enthusiasts

Just over an hour north. This historic maritime town offers walkable brick streets, independent bookstores, and vibrant brewery patios perfect for a Saturday afternoon.

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🍽️ Eat & Drink

Fresh flavors and neighborhood spots

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Leather District, Boston · $$$$ · Best for Special occasions

An intimate, world-class omakase experience in the Leather District. Perfect for when you want a meal that feels like an event.

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Union Oyster House

Faneuil Hall, Boston · $$ · Best for Classic Boston experience

It is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the U.S. Grab a seat at the semi-circular bar for fresh local oysters and a cup of classic clam chowder.

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Frequently asked

What are the best things to do in Boston, MA with kids?

Family-friendly highlights right now include St. Vincent at Boston Symphony Hall, flipturn with Spacey Jane, and They Might Be Giants at House of Blues. WonderKit refreshes this Boston, MA guide daily so the picks stay current.

Where can families eat in Boston, MA?

The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants that work for families in Boston, MA, including spots that handle toddlers and offer kid-friendly menus.

What's happening in Boston, MA this weekend with kids?

Check the "This Weekend in Boston, MA" section above for current family-friendly events and weekend activities in Boston, MA. Updated daily.

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