# Visiting Boston with toddlers and little kids: the plan

> Stay near the waterfront for the Children’s Museum and the Aquarium, which are a short walk apart. The Museum of Science is a quick ride on the Green Line. Here’s a plan with nap time built in.

- Last checked: 2026-10-28
- One- and two-day plans with a nap in the middle
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## Top 2 can’t-miss spots

- **Boston Children’s Museum** (Fort Point, 308 Congress St): Closed Tuesdays. Cost: $24 per person. Site: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/
- **New England Aquarium** (Waterfront, 1 Central Wharf): Opens at 9am. Cost: $35.95 kids, $44.95 adults. Site: https://www.neaq.org/visit/

## If you have one day

1. **MORNING**: Boston Children’s Museum (Opens at 9am · Fort Point, 308 Congress St · $24 per person). https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: New England Aquarium (Closes at 5pm on weekdays · Waterfront, 1 Central Wharf · $35.95 kids, $44.95 adults). https://www.neaq.org/visit/

## If you have two days

Day 1 is the one-day plan above. Day 2:

1. **MORNING**: Museum of Science (Opens at 9am · Science Park, on the Charles River Dam). https://www.mos.org/visit
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: Boston Public Market (Open to 8pm Wed–Sat · Downtown, 100 Hanover Street). https://bostonpublicmarket.org/visit/

## Where to stay

- **Waterfront and Fort Point** (waterfront): The Children’s Museum and the Aquarium are a short walk apart. Near Boston Children’s Museum and New England Aquarium.

## Easy restaurants near the big stops

- **Boston Public Market** (Food hall, Downtown): Local vendors under one roof. https://bostonpublicmarket.org/visit/

## Rainy-day backup plan

- **Boston Children’s Museum**: Indoors.
- **Museum of Science**: Indoors.

## Practical tips

- Cold: Dress in layers from November on; the walk along the harbor gets windy.


## Happening this week

- **Halloween Party and Parade in Jamaica Plain** (Sat 2–3:30pm) at Connolly Branch. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/boston/#e-halloween_party_and_parade_in_jamaica_pl
- **Family Halloween Party and Pumpkin Stroll** (Sat 10am–3pm) at Boston Public Market. Free; register on Eventbrite. https://littlesweekly.com/boston/#e-family_halloween_party_and_pumpkin_strol
- **Baby Masquerade at the Central Library** (Fri 10:30am–12:30pm) at Central Library in Copley Square. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/boston/#e-baby_masquerade_at_the_central_library
- **Pumpkin Patch of Play at Boston Children’s Museum** (9am–4pm) at Boston Children’s Museum. Included with admission ($24; under 12 months free). https://littlesweekly.com/boston/#e-pumpkin_patch_of_play_at_boston_children
- **Halloween Party at Titus Sparrow Park** (Sat 4–5pm; kids parade at 5) at Titus Sparrow Park. Free; RSVP on the event page. https://littlesweekly.com/boston/#e-halloween_party_at_titus_sparrow_park

Full list with every outing: https://littlesweekly.com/boston/index.md

## Holiday pages

- [Santa in Boston: breakfast with Santa, photos and Santa trains (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Boston for little kids (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/christmas-lights/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

### Is Boston kid-friendly?
For a family with kids under 6, yes. Our Boston guide lists 7 places we checked for little kids, plus 2 free places and 2 picks for babies and toddlers. This page adds 1 easy restaurant near the big stops and free storytimes at 2 library systems. This week’s list has 21 dated outings for ages 0–6. See [free things to do in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/guide/#free) and [this weekend’s list](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/).

### Where should we stay with a toddler?
The waterfront or Seaport puts the Children’s Museum and the Aquarium in walking distance.

### What if it rains?
The Children’s Museum, the Aquarium, the Museum of Science and the Boston Public Market all work.