See how much fun you can find as a family, with the top things to do in Boston this weekend with kids!

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Ziplining is one of many adventurous activities at Camp Birch Hill. Photo courtesy of the camp

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Vermont's Mountain Top Resort is as picturesque as a New England family getaway could be. Photo by Gary Hall

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Peek inside a rainforest at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.

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Explore a new area on a weekend trip with the kids from Boston

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Free, fun activities can be as simple as blowing bubbles on a sunny day

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Hiking is just one of many things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, but it sure delivers great views!

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Step into family fun in the Merrimack Valley. Photo courtesy of the Salisbury Beach Partnership.

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Take flight at Story Land in New Hampshire, one of the top New England theme parks for kids and families! Photo courtesy of the park.

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The Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. Photo courtesy of the National Parks Service

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Who you lookin' at?! The Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Don Crasco/Franklin Park Zoo

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Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels

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Playing in fall foliage is one of the most beautiful and fun things to do with kids in Boston in the autumn

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Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their

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New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Night Eagle Wilderness Adventure Camp

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No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.

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A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.

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Easter Egg Hunts and More Best Things To Do in Boston with Kids April 2025

You know Spring has sprung when the Swan Boats return to Boston in April 2025! Swan Boat photo by Elliott & Dena via Flickr 2.0

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From Earth Day to Patriot's Day, ring in spring this April with tons of things to do in Boston for kids. Don’t miss our favorite activities taking place in Boston this month.

April in Boston is bursting with springtime fun! Celebrate the season with the iconic Swan Boats Opening Day, lace up for the FREE Marathon Daffodil Dash, or head to Waltham for the Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival. Whether you're enjoying a boat ride, racing through scenic paths, or learning about farm life, Boston has something for everyone this month!

April is also the month of spring break, and we've got you covered with our list of 30 things to do over April vacation, as well as 25 spring staycations and day trips from Boston for a quick change of scenery. And don't forget to book those summer camps. Slots are going fast for the 2025 season!