Events for Kids in Boston

Pink in the Pool

2026-03-21T09:00:00

Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center

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Pink in the Pool turns Arlington's Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center into a family-friendly splash party during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Enjoy a free leisure-pool swim session with pink-themed vibes, making it a playful, inclusive start to spring for all ages.

Baby & Me Story Time (0-18 Months)

2026-03-23T10:30:00

Boston Public Library

family

Join Librarian Dani for a baby-friendly story time at Boston Public Library designed for caregivers and babies aged 0-18 months. Enjoy songs, bounces, lifts, and short stories, followed by open play for sensory exploration and socializing. Toddlers and older siblings are welcome to join.

Paddington

2026-03-23T16:00:00

Brattle Theatre

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A family-friendly screening of Paddington at the historic Brattle Theatre in Boston. Join Paddington for a charming, feel-good adventure that delights kids and adults with wit, warmth, and timeless cinema magic.

Preschool Tinker Play Group

2026-03-23T16:30:00

Boston Public Library

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Join Miss Nora for a six-week Preschool Tinker Play Group at the Boston Public Library, where young children play and learn together. Through hands-on STEAM activities, kids will build, explore, and make new friends in a friendly library setting—perfect for families with preschoolers.

Crafternoons at West Roxbury

2026-03-24T15:00:00

Boston Public Library

art

Miss Annette leads a family-friendly crafting session at West Roxbury Library’s Community Room. Participants upcycle everyday bits—toilet paper rolls, plastic lids, straws—into imaginative art using provided materials. A casual, creative workshop in a welcoming library setting.

LEGO Club

2026-03-24T16:30:00

Boston Public Library

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Join LEGO Club at Boston Public Library for open LEGO-building time. Create towers, cars, and more in a casual, family-friendly drop-in session for ages 5–12. The library setting provides a welcoming space for creativity, play, and hands-on learning.

Storytime

2026-03-25T10:30:00

Boston Public Library

family

Join the Boston Public Library for a weekly Storytime featuring stories, songs, movement, and a craft for ages 2–5. This cozy, kid‑friendly program sparks early literacy and a love of storytelling in a welcoming library setting.

Story Time at DotHouse Health

2026-03-25T10:30:00

Boston Public Library

family

Join librarian Josh from the Fields Corner Branch for Story Time at DotHouse Health in Dorchester on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM. This family-friendly library program features stories and songs to spark early literacy and community fun for kids.

Story Time (Ages 0-5)

2026-03-25T11:00:00

Boston Public Library - Event is in the second floor program room.

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Story Time at Boston Public Library invites babies, toddlers, and young children to enjoy songs, rhymes, and picture books in a cozy second-floor program room. The session features movement breaks and gentle storytelling to spark early literacy in a warm, family-friendly setting. Accessibility accommodations can be arranged with advance notice.

After School Crafts

2026-03-25T16:00:00

Boston Public Library - This program happens in the children's room

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Kids drop in after school for crafts in the Jamaica Plain branch children's room every Wednesday at 4 pm. This free, family-friendly activity offers hands-on crafts in a welcoming library setting; accessibility accommodations are available on request in advance.

Makerspace

2026-03-25T16:00:00

Boston Public Library

family

Join a family-friendly Makerspace at the Boston Public Library for a hands-on crafting session. Kids aged 6–12 (with grown-ups welcome) explore a rotating assortment of craft supplies and make something creative each week in a welcoming, indoor space.

Late Night LEGOS

2026-03-25T17:30:00

Boston Public Library

family

Visit the Boston Public Library Community Room for Late Night LEGOs, a family-friendly free-building session with LEGO and DUPLO sets. A welcoming, accessible evening of creativity for kids and parents.

Music Hour

2026-03-26T11:00:00

Boston Public Library - This event will be held inside the library community room or outside on the front plaza, weather permitting.

music

Join a lively library jam session for children and families at Boston Public Library. Mr. Ritse leads sing-along nursery rhymes and jazzy tunes in a participatory hour where kids can bring instruments and join the band either inside the community room or outside on the plaza, weather permitting.

Reading with Carrie Finison: Touch a Truck Day

2026-03-26T11:00:00

The Silver Unicorn Bookstore

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Boston-based children's author-illustrator Carrie Finison discusses Touch a Truck Day at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore. A family-friendly reading with stories, a Q&A, and a signing session in a cozy bookstore setting.

Crafternoons at the Chinatown Branch

2026-03-26T16:30:00

Boston Public Library - Lower Level

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Drop in every Thursday at 4:30 pm for kid-friendly crafting at the Boston Public Library, Chinatown Branch. Supplies are provided or you can bring your own, and adult family members are welcome to join. A relaxed, family-friendly workshop for young makers.

Axolotl: Bilingual Storytelling for Ages 0-5

2026-03-27T10:00:00

Boston Public Library - Event is in the second floor program room.

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Join a bilingual storytelling session at Boston Public Library for ages 0-5, as a special Axolotl guest leads little explorers on a magical, immersive tale. This playful program invites babies and toddlers to discover a regeneration-powered aquatic creature through stories, songs, and imagination in a cozy second-floor room.

VINCENT INGALA

2026-03-28T21:00:00

Scullers Jazz Club

music

Jazz saxophonist Vincent Ingala headlines two evening sets at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston (7 PM and 9 PM). A vibrant, all-ages night of contemporary jazz in an intimate club setting.

Cambridge Spring Classic 5K

2026-03-29T08:00:00

Boston area

sports

Join the Cambridge Spring Classic 5K for an energetic morning run in the Boston area. The race starts at 8:00 AM on March 29, 2026 and follows a welcoming outdoor course through neighborhood streets. A friendly, family-friendly event suited for beginners and seasoned runners alike.

Music and Movement with Little Groove

2026-03-30T10:30:00

Boston Public Library

family

A 40-minute live music enrichment session for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers at the Boston Public Library. Join a Little Groove musician to move, sing, and explore rhythm with caregivers in a relaxed, drop-in setting until room capacity is reached.

Pokémon Club

2026-03-30T16:30:00

Boston Public Library

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Pokémon Club at Boston Public Library invites kids ages 6–12 to battle, trade, and learn together. Bring cards or join to watch and participate in a related activity, with friendly library-hosted sessions that welcome all abilities.

Crafters Club: Mini Catapults

2026-03-30T16:30:00

Boston Public Library

workshop

Join Miss Sarah for a hands-on crafting session at the Boston Public Library Community Room. Kids and families make mini catapults from recycled materials, exploring creativity in a casual, family-friendly workshop. An accessible, engaging program blending craft and science.

Baby & Toddler Story Time

2026-03-31T10:30:00

Boston Public Library

family

Join Boston Public Library for Baby & Toddler Story Time with Librarian Ashley. A cozy, stroller-friendly session of stories, songs, rhymes, and bonding for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Accessible accommodations are available upon request.

LEGO Builders Challenge (Drop-in)

2026-03-31T15:30:00

Boston Public Library

family

Drop-in LEGO Builders Challenge at Boston Public Library for kids ages 4 and up. Build themed structures solo or in teams and unleash creativity in a friendly library setting—great for families seeking hands-on STEM fun.

Kids Dance Fitness (Parks Series)

2026-03-31T16:30:00

BCYF Mildred Ave Community Center

wellness

Join Boston Parks Fitness for a free Kids Dance Fitness class at BCYF Roslindale Community Center as part of the Parks Fitness Series. This kid-friendly cardio-dance session is open to all with registration required. Date: March 31, 2026, 4:30 PM.

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