The best family-friendly activities in Boston for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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The Art of Paul Pedulla

Maybe you already know Paul Pedulla's paintings, having seen them at galleries or online via Serena & Lily or other venues. Here's a chance to meet the …More

Maybe you already know Paul Pedulla's paintings, having seen them at galleries or online via Serena & Lily or other venues. Here's a chance to meet the...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$27
Flavor Walk Boston Food Tour Haymarket through North End

Explore Boston's culinary scene on The Flavor Walk Food Tour, an immersive guided experience through historic Haymarket and the beloved North End. Enjoy six iconic …More

Explore Boston's culinary scene on The Flavor Walk Food Tour, an immersive guided experience through historic Haymarket and the beloved North End. Enjoy six iconic...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
Boston and Cambridge City Tour

Forget the crowded hop-on, hop-off buses and rushed group tours where you're just another face in the crowd. Picture Boston is a completely different kind …More

Forget the crowded hop-on, hop-off buses and rushed group tours where you're just another face in the crowd. Picture Boston is a completely different kind...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$68
Old North Church Discovery Pass

- Explore 300 years of history through an award-winning exhibit and immersive audio guide. - Enjoy kid-friendly options like a fun family scavenger hunt. - …More

- Explore 300 years of history through an award-winning exhibit and immersive audio guide. - Enjoy kid-friendly options like a fun family scavenger hunt. -...

20 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$10
Run 'Boston' Sports Running Tour

Traverse your own 'Mini Boston Marathon' - warm up from the Common to Kenmore and then run the last mile of the marathon route across …More

Traverse your own 'Mini Boston Marathon' - warm up from the Common to Kenmore and then run the last mile of the marathon route across...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Lost River Gorge, Flume Gorge, White Mountains Foliage fr. Boston

Escape Boston for a full day in New Hampshire's White Mountains. During the summer route, explore the caves, waterfalls, bridges, and forest paths of Lost …More

Escape Boston for a full day in New Hampshire's White Mountains. During the summer route, explore the caves, waterfalls, bridges, and forest paths of Lost...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
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$190
City Cruises Boston Premier Lunch Cruise

A two-hour Boston Premier Lunch Cruise Odyssey lunch cruise is the perfect way to enjoy time with family or the company of friends. Delight in …More

A two-hour Boston Premier Lunch Cruise Odyssey lunch cruise is the perfect way to enjoy time with family or the company of friends. Delight in...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$112
Boston to Acadia National Park, Maine Coast 2-Day Tour, Transfers

Travel north from Boston for a two-day journey along the Maine coast. Visit Portland Head Lighthouse before exploring Acadia National Park through Cadillac Mountain, Sand …More

Travel north from Boston for a two-day journey along the Maine coast. Visit Portland Head Lighthouse before exploring Acadia National Park through Cadillac Mountain, Sand...

2 days Free Cancellation
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$298
Boston Harbor Moonlight Cruise

SEA the skyline twinkle at night as you cruise around the harbor. Whether you’re ending your evening onboard or starting your night out, come Sea …More

SEA the skyline twinkle at night as you cruise around the harbor. Whether you’re ending your evening onboard or starting your night out, come Sea...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$31
Lexington Revolutionary War Museum Pass (4 Museums)

Explore all four Lexington History Museums—including Buckman Tavern, Hancock-Clarke House, Munroe Tavern, and the Lexington Depot—for an experience no other tour can offer. Step inside …More

Explore all four Lexington History Museums—including Buckman Tavern, Hancock-Clarke House, Munroe Tavern, and the Lexington Depot—for an experience no other tour can offer. Step inside...

30 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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Boston Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

Come enjoy the festive New England holiday vibes in one of America's historic cities. Your 75 minute tour on our unique heated Trolley will give …More

Come enjoy the festive New England holiday vibes in one of America's historic cities. Your 75 minute tour on our unique heated Trolley will give...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
French-American Guided Tour of the Freedom Trail, Boston

Follow a professional historian, concerned about historical accuracy, able to address adults and children alike, in joy and good humor, to discuss the links between …More

Follow a professional historian, concerned about historical accuracy, able to address adults and children alike, in joy and good humor, to discuss the links between...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
Boston Sightseeing Single Ride Pass With Double Decker Tour Bus

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of historic Boston with a single ride pass. As the premier double-decker, open-top sightseeing tour bus operator …More

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of historic Boston with a single ride pass. As the premier double-decker, open-top sightseeing tour bus operator...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Newport, Marble House, The Breakers Full-Day Tour from Boston

Spend a relaxing day exploring the historic coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island. Departing from Boston in the morning, your first stop will be The …More

Spend a relaxing day exploring the historic coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island. Departing from Boston in the morning, your first stop will be The...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$184
Boston Holiday Food Tour: Donuts, Sweet Treats & Holiday Cheer

Your holiday tour begins in the Financial District at Kane’s Donuts where we’ll sample several of their daily flavors. After which, we’ll take a leisurely …More

Your holiday tour begins in the Financial District at Kane’s Donuts where we’ll sample several of their daily flavors. After which, we’ll take a leisurely...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Hop on Hop off Boston and Charlestown Tour

Discover the best of Boston on an unforgettable hop-on hop-off tour! Experience the city like never before aboard our iconic double-decker open-top buses, offering 360-degree …More

Discover the best of Boston on an unforgettable hop-on hop-off tour! Experience the city like never before aboard our iconic double-decker open-top buses, offering 360-degree...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Luxury Logan Airport Transfer Service

Effortlessly transition from air to ground with a luxurious transfer from Logan Airport to your destination in Boston. Enjoy a seamless journey as you are …More

Effortlessly transition from air to ground with a luxurious transfer from Logan Airport to your destination in Boston. Enjoy a seamless journey as you are...

1 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Walk the Freedom Trail with a Local Tour Guide

The Freedom Trail is Boston's historic backbone, guiding you through key sites that shaped American history. This 2-hour walking tour offers an engaging exploration of …More

The Freedom Trail is Boston's historic backbone, guiding you through key sites that shaped American history. This 2-hour walking tour offers an engaging exploration of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$39
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Boston The Story of America

Let’s Roam leads the way in adventure hunts! Explore the top landmarks and uncover hidden gems while tackling trivia questions and conquering challenges. Whether you …More

Let’s Roam leads the way in adventure hunts! Explore the top landmarks and uncover hidden gems while tackling trivia questions and conquering challenges. Whether you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$15
Homemade Dumplings 101 in Boston

Everyone loves dumplings, but learning how to cook it from scratch is just as much fun! Who better to teach you and your friends the …More

Everyone loves dumplings, but learning how to cook it from scratch is just as much fun! Who better to teach you and your friends the...

3 hours
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$120
Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Boston by Crazy Dash

Crazy Dash of Boston allows your team to discover the city in a fun way! Our app will instruct you to find a variety of …More

Crazy Dash of Boston allows your team to discover the city in a fun way! Our app will instruct you to find a variety of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$10
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