# Boston Littles: things to do with little kids in Boston, MA this weekend

> Halloween is a Saturday, and Boston packs it with parades, from the Connolly branch down Centre Street to Titus Sparrow Park in the South End. The Children’s Museum keeps its Pumpkin Patch of Play going through Sunday. This week has 21 outings, 17 of them free and 7 indoors.

- Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-28
- 21 outings at 17 places; 17 free; 7 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Halloween Party and Parade in Jamaica Plain** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2–3:30pm) at Connolly Branch, 433 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Treats and crafts at the Connolly branch, then a costume parade down Centre Street to Mozart Park with the Hyde Square Task Force. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8de09369166f088b94c274 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/halloween-party-and-parade-in-jamaica-plain-connolly-branch/
- **Family Halloween Party and Pumpkin Stroll** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–3pm) at Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02108. Cost: Free; register on Eventbrite. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Free pumpkin painting and crafts at the market, then a walk along the Greenway looking for pumpkins. Kids in costume ride the Greenway Carousel free. Source: https://bostonpublicmarket.org/bpm-events/family-halloween-party-pumpkin-stroll/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/family-halloween-party-and-pumpkin-stroll-boston-public-market/
- **Baby Masquerade at the Central Library** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30am–12:30pm) at Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. A costume party for babies through 5-year-olds in the McKim Building’s Exhibition Hall. Registration is required. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab141d88cf597003f955a58 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/baby-masquerade-at-the-central-library-copley-square/
- **Pumpkin Patch of Play at Boston Children’s Museum** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 9am–4pm) at Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210. Cost: Included with admission ($24; under 12 months free). Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. The museum’s Halloween play runs through Sunday, with pumpkin-themed activities around the exhibits. Source: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/halloween/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/pumpkin-patch-of-play-at-boston-childrens-museum/
- **Halloween Party at Titus Sparrow Park** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–5pm; kids parade at 5) at Titus Sparrow Park, 75 West Rutland Square, Boston, MA 02118. Cost: Free; RSVP on the event page. Ages 0+. Pizza, music from Music at the Blissful, then a kids parade down a car-free West Rutland Square to start trick-or-treating. Source: https://www.titussparrowpark.org/events/halloween-party-2026 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/halloween-party-at-titus-sparrow-park/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31)

1. **Morning**: Family Halloween Party and Pumpkin Stroll, Boston Public Market. 10am–3pm. Cost: Free. https://bostonpublicmarket.org/bpm-events/family-halloween-party-pumpkin-stroll/
2. **Lunch**: Boston Public Market, Downtown, 100 Hanover Street. Open 8am–8pm. Cost: $$. (from the city guide) https://bostonpublicmarket.org/visit/
3. **After nap**: Halloween Party and Parade in Jamaica Plain, Connolly Branch. 2–3:30pm. Cost: Free. https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8de09369166f088b94c274

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Friday, Oct 30**: Baby Masquerade at the Central Library (free); Trick-or-Treat at the Adams Street Library (free); Cantitos & Little Tunes in Charlestown (free); Ben’s Trumpet with City Ballet of Boston (free); Halloween Concert for Preschoolers with Little Groove (free); Bilingual Story Time in Mattapan (free); Story Time in South Boston (free); Music at the Blissful Concert in Dorchester (free); Pumpkin Patch of Play at Boston Children’s Museum; Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo
- **Saturday, Oct 31**: Trick-or-Treat at the Adams Street Library (free); Halloween Story Time in Roslindale (free); Saturday Story Time at the Central Library (free); Halloween Party and Parade in Jamaica Plain (free); Día de los Muertos Story and Craft (free); Pumpkin Patch of Play at Boston Children’s Museum; Family Halloween Party and Pumpkin Stroll (free); Halloween on Beals Street at the JFK Birthplace; Halloween Costume Parade and Dance Party in Somerville (free); Creepy Crawly Creations at Magazine Beach (free); Halloween Party at Titus Sparrow Park (free); Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo
- **Sunday, Nov 1**: Sunday Story Time at the Central Library (free); Pumpkin Patch of Play at Boston Children’s Museum; Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo; Santa’s Elevator Express opens at Natick Mall

## All outings this week

- **Baby Masquerade at the Central Library** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30am–12:30pm) at Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. A costume party for babies through 5-year-olds in the McKim Building’s Exhibition Hall. Registration is required. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab141d88cf597003f955a58 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/baby-masquerade-at-the-central-library-copley-square/
- **Trick-or-Treat at the Adams Street Library** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31 · Fri 11am–1pm; Sat 2–4pm) at Adams Street Branch, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Trick-or-treat around the Dorchester branch in costume. A second session runs Saturday afternoon. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6abe615a9abb62002c6b67eb Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-adams-street-library-branch/
- **Halloween Story Time in Roslindale** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11am) at Roslindale Branch, 4246 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Halloween stories picked for ages 0 to 5, with everyone welcome. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab282c465abe8002a7b2880 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/halloween-story-time-in-roslindale-branch/
- **Saturday Story Time at the Central Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10–10:30am) at Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. A half-hour of stories and songs for kids up to 7. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab130256074830038286eae Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/saturday-story-time-at-the-central-library-copley-square/
- **Sunday Story Time at the Central Library** (Sun, Nov 1 · 3:30–4pm) at Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. An afternoon storytime for kids up to 7 and their grown-ups. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ace6e5696ec3a003ada4b00 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/sunday-story-time-at-the-central-library-copley-square/
- **Cantitos & Little Tunes in Charlestown** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10–10:45am) at Charlestown Branch, 179 Main St, Charlestown, MA 02129. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. A bilingual Spanish and English music class for little kids. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ae0d74ead402765915531c7 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/cantitos-and-little-tunes-in-charlestown-branch/
- **Ben’s Trumpet with City Ballet of Boston** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11:30am) at West Roxbury Branch, 1961 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. City Ballet of Boston dances the picture book Ben’s Trumpet at the West Roxbury branch. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ac3b8a9035faf0033da6c53 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/bens-trumpet-with-city-ballet-of-boston-west-roxbury-branch/
- **Halloween Concert for Preschoolers with Little Groove** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11am) at South End Library Park, 685 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118. Cost: Free. Ages 1–5. A Halloween sing-and-dance concert in the South End Library Park. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a45791d541102b7fa89c274 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/halloween-concert-for-preschoolers-with-little-groove-south-end-library-park/
- **Bilingual Story Time in Mattapan** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10–11am) at Mattapan Branch, 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Stories and songs in Spanish and English. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6aba8b38377296003a481caa Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/bilingual-story-time-in-mattapan-branch/
- **Story Time in South Boston** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11am) at South Boston Branch, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Stories and songs for ages 0 to 5. No registration needed. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a91ec352dac6e0037227313 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/story-time-in-south-boston-branch/
- **Halloween Party and Parade in Jamaica Plain** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2–3:30pm) at Connolly Branch, 433 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Treats and crafts at the Connolly branch, then a costume parade down Centre Street to Mozart Park with the Hyde Square Task Force. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8de09369166f088b94c274 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/halloween-party-and-parade-in-jamaica-plain-connolly-branch/
- **Music at the Blissful Concert in Dorchester** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11:15am) at Adams Street Branch, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. A music concert for young kids at the Adams Street branch. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a84cdc4bf1aec09082b7e7c Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/music-at-the-blissful-concert-in-dorchester-adams-street-branch/
- **Día de los Muertos Story and Craft** (Sat, Oct 31 · 3:30–4:15pm) at Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Cost: Free. Ages 4+. Indoor. A story about Day of the Dead, then everyone makes papel picado. Aimed at ages 4 to 12. Source: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab141bf60748300382871bf Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/dia-de-los-muertos-story-and-craft-central-library-copley-square/
- **Pumpkin Patch of Play at Boston Children’s Museum** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 9am–4pm) at Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210. Cost: Included with admission ($24; under 12 months free). Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. The museum’s Halloween play runs through Sunday, with pumpkin-themed activities around the exhibits. Source: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/halloween/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/pumpkin-patch-of-play-at-boston-childrens-museum/
- **Family Halloween Party and Pumpkin Stroll** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–3pm) at Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02108. Cost: Free; register on Eventbrite. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Free pumpkin painting and crafts at the market, then a walk along the Greenway looking for pumpkins. Kids in costume ride the Greenway Carousel free. Source: https://bostonpublicmarket.org/bpm-events/family-halloween-party-pumpkin-stroll/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/family-halloween-party-and-pumpkin-stroll-boston-public-market/
- **Halloween on Beals Street at the JFK Birthplace** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–8pm) at John F. Kennedy National Historic Site, 83 Beals St, Brookline, MA 02446. Cost: See the event page; RSVP. Ages 0+. The JFK birthplace joins the Beals Street neighbors for a Brookline street Halloween for kids. Source: https://www.jfkfriends.org/events-1/halloween-on-beals-street Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/halloween-on-beals-street-at-the-jfk-birthplace-john-f-kennedy-national/
- **Halloween Costume Parade and Dance Party in Somerville** (Sat, Oct 31 · 3–4pm) at Somerville Public Library, Central, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Kids meet in the auditorium and parade through the library in costume before trick-or-treating. No registration. Source: https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/halloween-costume-parade-dance-party/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/halloween-costume-parade-and-dance-party-in-somerville-public-library/
- **Creepy Crawly Creations at Magazine Beach** (Sat, Oct 31 · 1–4pm) at Mass Audubon Magazine Beach Park Nature Center, Magazine Beach Park, Cambridge, MA. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Explore the park and look for its creepy crawly animals before trick-or-treating. Source: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/magazine-beach/103909-creepy-crawly-creations-mini-festival Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/creepy-crawly-creations-at-magazine-beach-mass-audubon-park-nature/
- **Halloween Party at Titus Sparrow Park** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–5pm; kids parade at 5) at Titus Sparrow Park, 75 West Rutland Square, Boston, MA 02118. Cost: Free; RSVP on the event page. Ages 0+. Pizza, music from Music at the Blissful, then a kids parade down a car-free West Rutland Square to start trick-or-treating. Source: https://www.titussparrowpark.org/events/halloween-party-2026 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/halloween-party-at-titus-sparrow-park/
- **Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 5–10:30pm; last entry 9:30) at Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121. Cost: Ticketed; under 2 free. Ages 2+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A lantern walk through the zoo after dark, with ocean scenes and long lantern tunnels. It runs nightly through Nov 8. Source: https://zoonewengland.org/engage/boston-lights/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/boston-lights-at-franklin-park-zoo/
- **Santa’s Elevator Express opens at Natick Mall** (Sun, Nov 1 · See the booking page for hours) at Natick Mall, 1245 Worcester Street, Natick, MA 01760. Cost: Photo packages; book ahead on the mall’s page. Ages 0+. Ride an elevator to the North Pole to meet Santa. It opens Sunday and runs daily to Christmas Eve. Source: https://www.natickmall.com/en/events/49132/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/santas-elevator-express-opens-at-natick-mall/

## Holiday season in Boston

- [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains
- [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through
- [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open
- [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times
- [Christmas trains](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/christmas-trains/index.md): Polar Express and Santa trains
- [The Nutcracker](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/nutcracker/index.md): Shows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged
- [Christmas markets](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/christmas-markets/index.md): Markets and winter wonderlands
- [Christmas break](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/christmas-break/index.md): What’s open Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1
- [Noon Year’s Eve](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/noon-years-eve/index.md): Countdowns at noon
- [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/december/index.md): Things to do all month
- [Ice skating](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/ice-skating/index.md): Holiday rinks and skate aids

## Nearby towns

- [Things to do with kids in Dorchester, MA](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/dorchester/index.md): 5 things to do with kids

## Seasonal events and guides

- [Things to do with kids in Boston in November](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/november/index.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Boston in December](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/december/index.md)
- [Santa visits in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/christmas-lights/index.md)
- [Ice skating with kids in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/ice-skating/index.md)
- [Thanksgiving weekend in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/thanksgiving/index.md)
- [Christmas parades and tree lightings in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/christmas-parades/index.md)
- [Christmas train rides near Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/christmas-trains/index.md)
- [The Nutcracker for kids in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/nutcracker/index.md)
- [Christmas markets in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/christmas-markets/index.md)
- [Christmas break with kids in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/christmas-break/index.md)
- [Noon Year’s Eve in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/noon-years-eve/index.md)
- [Free things to do in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/free/index.md)
- [Indoor play places in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/indoor-play/index.md)
- [Library storytimes in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/storytime/index.md)
- [Every year in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/yearly/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids this weekend in Boston?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are [Halloween Party and Parade in Jamaica Plain](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/halloween-party-and-parade-in-jamaica-plain-connolly-branch/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Family Halloween Party and Pumpkin Stroll](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/family-halloween-party-and-pumpkin-stroll-boston-public-market/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Baby Masquerade at the Central Library](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/baby-masquerade-at-the-central-library-copley-square/) (Fri, Oct 30); [Pumpkin Patch of Play at Boston Children’s Museum](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/pumpkin-patch-of-play-at-boston-childrens-museum/) (all weekend). That’s four of 21 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/#all).

### What are kid-friendly things to do in Boston this weekend?
This week we found 21 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, all of them this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Halloween Party and Parade in Jamaica Plain, Family Halloween Party and Pumpkin Stroll, Baby Masquerade at the Central Library. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/#all).

### Where are the Halloween events for kids in Boston this week?
8 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including [Halloween Party and Parade in Jamaica Plain](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/halloween-party-and-parade-in-jamaica-plain-connolly-branch/), [Family Halloween Party and Pumpkin Stroll](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/family-halloween-party-and-pumpkin-stroll-boston-public-market/), [Halloween Party at Titus Sparrow Park](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/halloween-party-at-titus-sparrow-park/) and [Trick-or-Treat at the Adams Street Library](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-adams-street-library-branch/). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Boston this week?
Yes, 17 of this week’s 21 picks are free, including library storytimes and Baby Masquerade at the Central Library. Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/free/).

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Boston when it rains?
7 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/#all). For indoor playgrounds and play spaces you can visit any week, see [indoor play places in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/indoor-play/).

### Where is storytime for little kids in Boston this week?
5 storytimes are on this week’s list, including [Halloween Story Time in Roslindale](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/halloween-story-time-in-roslindale-branch/) (Sat 10:30–11am, Roslindale Branch), [Saturday Story Time at the Central Library](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/saturday-story-time-at-the-central-library-copley-square/) (Sat 10–10:30am, Central Library in Copley Square), [Sunday Story Time at the Central Library](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/sunday-story-time-at-the-central-library-copley-square/) (Sun 3:30–4pm, Central Library in Copley Square) and [Bilingual Story Time in Mattapan](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/bilingual-story-time-in-mattapan-branch/) (Fri 10–11am, Mattapan Branch). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/#all). For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see [library storytimes in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/storytime/).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Boston this week?
One of this week’s picks is a baby or toddler program or made for ages 3 and under: Baby Masquerade at the Central Library. It’s free and indoors. [See it in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Boston list?
We go through Boston’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 28, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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