Children's Activities in Boston, MA

Boston Children's Museum

• The Boston Children's Museum offers a wide range of activities for children of all ages. The museum features hands-on exhibits such as the Art Studio, Construction Zone, PlayLab and the Science Playground. The New Balance is a three-story climbing structure that allows children to climb to the top as parents watch while walking up stairs beside them. Children's activities include blowing bubbles, going on a nature walk, building a house with blocks, playing in sand, walking a high beam and playing hopscotch. The museum is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

  Boston Children's Museum

  300 Congress St.

  Boston, MA 02210

  617-426-6500

  bostonkids.org

Boston Common Frog Pond

• Boston Common Frog Pond is located in downtown Boston. The Frog Pond offers ice-skating in the winter, a wading pool during the summer and carousel rides during the spring and fall. The Frog Pond Carousel was built in 1947 and features horses, animals, a frog and a teacup. A snack bar in the park will keep youngsters fueled. Boston Common Frog Pond is the oldest public park in America, according to the park website. It's open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

  Boston Common Frog Pond

  84 Beacon St.

  Boston, MA 02108

  617-635-2120

  bostoncommonfrogpond.com

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

• The Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park has a playground for children, a splash fountain and climbing activities. The park was the City of Boston's first waterfront park, created in 1976. Guests and children can have a picnic, walk the dog or go for a stroll along the waterfront. There is no entry fee and the park is open 365 days a year.

  Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

  Atlantic Ave. & Richmond St.

  Boston, MA 02109

  617-635-4505

  cityofboston.gov/parks

Franklin Park Zoo

• The Franklin Park Zoo opened in 1912 and has many activities for children. The zoo has a hands-on farm exhibit with common farm animals for children to pet. The Wild Adventures Educational Programs offer children an opportunity to learn more about the zoo. The program includes games, arts and crafts, videos, live animal encounters, puppets, stories and behind-the-scenes tours. The zoo also features a day camp for children age 6 to 11 that is fun and educational. Children meet with zookeepers, learn about the animals and discover different parts of the zoo. The zoo is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

  Franklin Park Zoo

  One Franklin Park Road

  Boston, MA 02121

  617-541-5466

  zoonewengland.com