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

There's nothing quite like The Great Game. It's like a scavenger hunt mixed with an escape room. Built around the coolest places in the world...
$7

Welcome to Harvard’s Famous Haunts Walking Tour, where we journey through the historic and eerie corners of the oldest university in America. Go at your...
$8

Herman Melville said this city was perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all of New England. On this tour you will explore the...
$8

The tour will take you from the decks of the Mayflower Two, a faithful replica of the Pilgrims’ ship, and end at the historic Jabez...
$10

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

Walk the haunted streets of Salem on this chilling self-guided audio ghost tour through the most notorious and paranormally active sites in the city. From...
$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

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

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

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

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

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

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

