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Halloween fun is coming, with the best things to do in Boston with kids this October 2025! Photo courtesy of the Roger Williams Park Zoo and Carousel Village
17 Best Things To Do in Boston with Kids October 2025, According to Mommy Poppins Editors
Fall fun and Halloween treats top the best of October 2025 in Boston!
Playing in fall foliage is one of the most beautiful and fun things to do with kids in Boston in the autumn
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Boston Fall Day Trips Guide: Orchards, Farms, Festivals, and Family Getaways 2025
Find the best things to do near Boston with kids this fall.
Get the kids in the car (and on your shoulders) for the best apple picking near Boston! Photo courtesy of Connors Farm
Apple Picking near Boston in 2025: Best Apple Farms and Apple Festivals for Kids
Find the best places for apple picking (and more) near Boston!
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Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Boston Kids
These days, Halloween is no longer just one night–it runs the entire month of October and...
This fall 2025, explore one of Boston's most beloved fall festivals, like the Topsfield Fair. Photo courtesy of the Topsfield Fair
Best Family-Friendly Harvest & Fall Festivals Around Boston 2025
Find the best fall festivals near Boston for kids and families for 2025.
There's something for everyone, even teens, at Apex in Marlboro! Photo courtesy of Apex
25 Fun Things To Do in Boston with Teens
Explore fun activities around Boston for families with teens!
From outdoor events to indoor fun, explore the free things to do in Boston with kids! Riverfest at Assembly Row photo courtesy of Federal Realty
100 Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids
Find Boston's top free and fun family activities!
Get active and have fun as a family at the top spots for indoor golf in Boston!
Best Indoor Golf in Boston: Indoor Golfing Fun for Kids and Families
Take a swing at family fun with indoor golf in Boston!
Jump into fun with the top kids indoor playgrounds and play spaces in Boston! Photo courtesy of Boston Playground
Best Kids Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Boston
Find all-weather fun at these indoor play spaces and playgrounds!
Vermont's Mountain Top Resort is as picturesque as a New England family getaway could be. Photo by Gary Hall
This Activity-Packed Resort in Stunning Vermont is an Ideal Family Getaway
Skiing, sledding, horseback riding, and more.
Indoors and out and about, there are so many thing to do in Boston with kids before they grow up! Photo courtesy of the Rose Kennedy Greenway website
100 Things To Do in Boston Before Kids Grow Up
Explore all the must-do activities for Boston kids!
Take flight at Story Land in New Hampshire, one of the top New England theme parks for kids and families! Photo courtesy of the park.
Best New England Theme Parks for Kids and Families
Explore local amusement parks that offer fun (and a few thrills) for all ages!
Mommy Poppins Family Travel Guide
The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.
Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza
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Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun for Boston Kids
All the best indoor activities for Boston families.
Big league fun awaits at Boston's top attractions for kids. Photo courtesy of Fenway Park
Top Attractions in Boston: Best Things To See and Do with Kids
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Photo courtesy of Fire+Ice
15 Boston-Area Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While You Eat (and Relax)
These kid-friendly restaurants let parents relax while children play.
Peek inside a rainforest at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Boston Zoos: There's More Than Just the Franklin Park Zoo!
The Franklin Park Zoo is only one of Boston's amazing animal attractions.
Ride, splash, and have gallons of fun at the best outdoor water parks in New England! Splash Away Bay Water Park photo courtesy of Quassy Amusement Park
Best Outdoor Water Parks in New England for Family Fun
Cool off with slides, wave pools, and more at these New England water parks.
Find plenty of ways to stay cool in Boston with our Beat the Heat List! Frog Pond Spray Pool photo by John Wilcox, for the Mayor's Office of Boston. © All rights reserved.
Beat the Heat: 34 Cool Things To Do with Kids on Hot Days in Boston
When the mercury rises, so does the fun with these cool activities for a Boston heat wave!
Explore a new area on a weekend trip with the kids from Boston
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Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Boston Guide
Weekend getaways and easy day trips with kids in New England.
From outdoor events to indoor fun, explore the free things to do in Boston with kids! Riverfest at Assembly Row photo courtesy of Federal Realty
100 Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids
Find Boston's top free and fun family activities!
Free, fun activities can be as simple as blowing bubbles on a sunny day
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Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids Guide
Find the best FREE kids activities in Boston.
Hiking is just one of many things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, but it sure delivers great views!
25 Things to Do in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with Kids
Mountain hikes, lakes, skiing, and more adventures await in New Hampshire.
10 One-Mile-or-Less Hikes to Take with Your Preschooler Around Boston
With short routes, easy footing, and lots of interesting features—flowers! play areas! volcanic...
Perfect for a day trip from Boston, Cape Ann has miles of beaches, great food, and plenty of family fun. Good Harbor Beach photo by Bex Walton via Flickr 2.0
Things To Do on Cape Ann: Day Trips from Boston to Gloucester and More
Find family fun north of Boston on Cape Ann!
Step into family fun in the Merrimack Valley. Photo courtesy of the Salisbury Beach Partnership.
25 Things To Do in the Merrimack Valley with Kids
See what the Merrimack Valley has to offer families.
Nantucket's Daffodil Festival is one of many spring celebrations around Massachusetts.
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Spring Break Ideas Guide for Boston Kids and Families
All the best things to do and see to celebrate spring in Boston!
These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
The Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. Photo courtesy of the National Parks Service
Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops, and Landmarks to Discover in Boston
Support the best kid-friendly, Black-owned spots in Boston.
Who you lookin' at?! The Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Don Crasco/Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo: Top Tips for a Great Visit with Kids
The best things to do at Franklin Park Zoo.
Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels
30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving
These easy indoor exercise ideas get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.
Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their
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Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities
Easy experiments and activities to have fun and learn something new.
New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Night Eagle Wilderness Adventure Camp
New England Sleepaway Camps Where Kids Completely Unplug
Get kids unplugged and outdoors at these top New England sleepaway camps.
No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.
15 Amazing Mom Hacks That Make Everything Easier
These genius #MomHacks make mothering a little easier.
Photo by Liz Baill
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Games & Activities Guide for Kids
Thousands of games and activities to keep kids minds and bodies active!
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Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.
A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for Kids
These all-inclusive resorts offer everything you need for the perfect family vacation.
See how much fun you can get your claws on this weekend in Boston. Photo courtesy of the Topsfield Fair
The Topsfield Fair, Wicked Comic Con, and More Things to Do in Boston This Weekend with Kids
From the Lawn on D to the Topsfield Fair, there's Fall fun in the air this weekend in Boston!

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Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Roger Williams Park Zoo - 6:00 PM Pick
Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience
Franklin Park Zoo - 6:00 PM Pick
Illuminated Swan Paddleboat Rides
Roger Williams Park, Polo Lake - 6:00 PM Pick
Topsfield Fair
Topsfield Fairgrounds - various times Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Roger Williams Park Zoo - 6:00 PM Pick
Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience
Franklin Park Zoo - 6:00 PM Pick
Illuminated Swan Paddleboat Rides
Roger Williams Park, Polo Lake - 6:00 PM Pick
Topsfield Fair
Topsfield Fairgrounds - various times Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
Naumkeag House & Gardens - 5:00 PM Pick
Halloween On The Hill
Long Hill - 5:30 PM Pick
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Roger Williams Park Zoo - 6:00 PM Pick
Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience
Franklin Park Zoo - 6:00 PM Pick
Illuminated Swan Paddleboat Rides
Roger Williams Park, Polo Lake - 6:00 PM Pick
Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
Naumkeag House & Gardens - 5:00 PM Pick
Halloween On The Hill
Long Hill - 5:30 PM Pick
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Roger Williams Park Zoo - 6:00 PM Pick
Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience
Franklin Park Zoo - 6:00 PM Pick
Illuminated Swan Paddleboat Rides
Roger Williams Park, Polo Lake - 6:00 PM Pick
Phantoms by Firelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village - 4:30 PM Pick
Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
Naumkeag House & Gardens - 5:00 PM Pick
Halloween On The Hill
Long Hill - 5:30 PM Pick
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Roger Williams Park Zoo - 6:00 PM Pick
Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience
Franklin Park Zoo - 6:00 PM Pick
Berkshire Harvest Festival
Berkshire Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM Pick
Weekend of Wonder at New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 10:00 AM Pick
Fall Festival Weekends at Smolak Farms
Smolak Farms - 11:00 AM Pick
Verrill Farm Annual Harvest Festival
Verrill Farm - 11:00 AM Pick
Truck-or-Treat
Suffolk Downs - 11:00 AM Pick
Berkshire Harvest Festival
Berkshire Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM Pick
Weekend of Wonder at New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 10:00 AM Pick
Mad Love Music Festival
South Shore Conservatory - 11:00 AM Pick
Fall Festival Weekends at Smolak Farms
Smolak Farms - 11:00 AM Pick
Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day: A Caring Kids and Families Workshop
Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills - 12:00 PM Pick

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