Things to Do With Toddlers in Boston

Boston, Massachusetts has a wide selection of activities for toddlers and their parents. Toddlers have their own personal interests, and the attractions in Boston speak to that fact. Whether the child is an animal love, ocean fan, or a doll collector, parents will find a place to take their little one.

  1. Boston Children's Museum

    • With exhibits for all ages, the Boston Children's Museum is suitable for families with toddlers or with toddlers and older children. At the Arthur and Friends exhibit, children interact with the characters from their favorite stories. Perfect for toddlers who are going to start school shortly, Countdown to Kindergarten introduces them to a school setting in a non confrontational way with a bookbag, mock school bus and teachers on staff. Our Green Trail invites children to participate in hands on activities, in order to start learning about the environment.

      Boston Children's Museum

      308 Congress Street

      Boston, MA 02210

      617-426-6500

      bostonkids.org/

    American Girl Boston

    • For the American Girl doll lover, this store offers shopping with the collection of dolls and all of the accessories. The shop also offers a dining room, where reservations are always accepted. They serve brunch, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, desserts and special children's meals. Children bring their favorite dolls to the American Girl Hair Salon, and watch as the doll's style is transformed. Special events, such as Bitty Bear's Story Time, Rebecca's Movie Fun Day, Sandal Bookmark Craft and Flower Power Frame Craft are available on a regular basis.

      American Girl Boston

      1245 Worcester St.

      Natick, MA 01760

      877-247-5223

      americangirl.com

    The New England Aquarium

    • Explore and learn about a wide variety of sea creatures at the New England Aquarium. Exhibits on sand tiger sharks, northern fur seals, green anacondas, Atlantic harbor seals, penguins, a variety of sea turtles and more. Programs, classes and lectures are offered as well. Some of them are family based programs, so adults can assist their toddlers through the activities. Sea Squirts is specially designed for toddlers, and allows them to participate in hands on activities, such as holding starfish, while learning about the world of the sea.

      The New England Aquarium

      Central Wharf

      Boston, MA 02110

      617-973-5200

      neaq.org

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