Kid Friendly in Boston worth going out for.

Half of what's interesting is across the river, and I've never understood treating that as a separate city.

I keep track of kid friendly in Boston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Cactus Club Cafe: Stunning New Restaurant Opening

Cactus Club Cafe: Stunning New Restaurant Opening

Sun, Sep 13 · 11:00 AM

Back Bay • $$$

Upscale global dining

Weekend Brunch

Weekend Brunch

Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 AM

Back Bay • $$

Lively brunch & cocktails

Night Shift Esplanade

Night Shift Esplanade

Back Bay • $$

craft beer & riverside pizza

Island Creek Raw Bar Seaport

Island Creek Raw Bar Seaport

D Street / West Broadway • $$

Outdoor oysters & sunshine

Ball Square Cafe

Ball Square Cafe

Powder House Square • $$

Hearty neighborhood breakfast

Boston Local Food Festival

Boston Local Food Festival One-time only

Sun, Sep 20 · 11:00 AM

Downtown

local bites & cooking demos

The Paramount

The Paramount

Beacon Hill • $$

Cozy brunch & banana pancakes

The Friendly Toast

The Friendly Toast

Prudential / St. Botolph • $$

Quirky all-day brunch

Fenway Park

Fenway Park

West Fens

Ballpark nostalgia in a helmet

Portico Brewing Patio

Portico Brewing Patio

Sun, Sep 13 · 12:00 PM

Ward Two

Beer, games & live music

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The Grove at the Lawn on D

The Grove at the Lawn on D

D Street / West Broadway

Outdoor drinks & food trucks

Portico Brewing

Portico Brewing

Ward Two

Brewery for all occasions

Yeanie's Burgers and Social - Dorchester

Yeanie's Burgers and Social - Dorchester

Dorchester • $$

Retro diner smash burgers

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Frequently asked questions

How are these kid friendly in Boston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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