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

Dive into an incredible adventure with a giant screen film! Explore the deepest reaches of the blue planet at The Simons Theatre with one of...
$10

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. -...
$10

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...
$10

Discover Boston beyond the revolution. WEM showcases the history of a neighborhood with a rich and storied past that was destroyed by urban renewal efforts...
$12

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...
$15

Guides in authentic colonial dress will immerse you in colonial Massachusetts, where events that occurred on the Lexington Green 250 years ago changed the course...
$15

Old State House: The center of royal govt. in the Massachusetts Bay colony, the Old State House was the focal point for many of the...
$18

Experience Ruckus!, a bold new immersive show at the Old South Meeting House that surrounds you with dynamic sound, lighting, and projected animations of fiery...
$18

The "revolutionary" mini golf experience is now open indoors at the historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace! Embark on a cross-country road trip without ever leaving Boston's...
$22

Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
What better way to see Harvard than through the eyes of a student? Join us for an unforgettable 75-minute student-led walking tour of Harvard University,...
$23

Visit the historic Boch Center Wang Theatre and take a 1-hour behind-the-scenes tour of one of Boston’s most prominent theatrical landmarks - plus get an...
$25

Haunted Boston Ghost Tours
Haunted Boston Ghost Tours, LLC is the oldest ghost walking tour in Boston. Owner, Hillary Kidd, started the company in 2005 as the only tour...
$25

Join Captain Pickles, as he takes you back in time, through the American Revolution in Boston. Take notes and ask questions on this easy stroll,...
$25

Go beyond the Freedom Trail and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history. From the iconic Boston Harbor, to the famous Freedom Trail, into...
$25

The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see and learn about Boston's inspiring history. Following the Freedom...
$26

Boston's 250th Freedom Trail Tour
The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see Boston. Depending on your chosen timeslot, guests will either...
$26

Discover the hidden history of Boston’s role in the Revolutionary War on the very streets that bore witness to some of the most significant events...
$26

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...
$27

Discover endless family fun at LEGO® Discovery Center Assembly Row in Somerville, MA, where over two million LEGO bricks await your creativity. Start your adventure...
$28

Immerse yourself in the ghostly mysteries of Boston’s historic streets. History, heroism, and horror surround you on this walking tour of Boston’s strangest sites. You...
$29

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a local guide who brings the city’s history — and its food scene — to life. This tour pairs landmark...
$29

