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

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

Salem's Best Ghost Tour
The Salem Night Tour is devoted to unearthing the stories Salem refuses to forget. With over 4,000 five-star reviews and twenty years in Salem, we...
$24

Spooky Ramen Tours
Allie Del Franco is a local with experience living in NYC and Hollywood. She brings both history with humor on the tour - a perfect...
$24

Salem, MA Scavenger Hunt
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...
$23

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

This walking tour is the only experience in Salem dedicated entirely to its rich literary world exploring bookshops and stories shaped by the city’s unique...
$23

MIT Campus Guided Walking Tour
Meet your guide and group at a location in Cambridge and embark on a 70-minute student-led walking tour of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)....
$22

Spooky Ramen Comedy Walking Tour
All tour guides are entertaining local comedians that will bring you laughter AND history on your Spooky Ramen Tours experience. They are all Salem certified...
$22

Immerse yourself in the real-life stories of real pirates! Featuring Black Sam Bellamy – one of the youngest most successful pirates of all time, and...
$22

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

Salem Kids Slightly Spooky Tour
This experience is for kids age 6-14. Meets at 18 Broad St. Salem. All of the guides are certified teachers who hold Master's degrees in...
$20

Step into the mystical realm of Salem with the Within A Witching Hour Spellcasting experience. This interactive ritual, led by modern-day witches, invites you to...
$20

Salem Kids History & Mystery Tour
Salem’s “must do” for visiting families, Salem kids tours have captivated and inspired guests for over ten years. All of our guides are teachers who...
$20

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

Step into Salem’s haunted past with American Haunted, where professional guides lead you through the city’s most legendary locations after dark. Meet at the iconic...
$18

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

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

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

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

