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Best Things To Do This Spring in Boston With Kids
We're always delighted to welcome spring back to Boston each year. It's the season when everything comes alive and every day brings a small and wonderful surprise. The city's green spaces are vibrant centers of color and activity, and it's the perfect time to get outdoors with the kids to reconnect with nature on a farm or at a park. From Swan Boats in Boston to the Harvard Arts Festival in Cambridge, here are our picks for the best spring activities around Boston to look forward to this season.
For even more ideas for making the most of the season, check out our Boston spring fun guide.
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Spring Activities in Boston
1. Return of the Swan Boats
Witness Boston's unofficial kickoff to spring on Swan Boats Opening Day.
2. Spring Time at the Zoo
Just like us, animals are coming out of hibernation, so take your kiddos to get wild out one of our great local zoos!
3. Set Sail on a Whale Watch
Join the quest to see whales frolic in their natural habitat on a whale-watching cruise.
Seeing a Boston spring in bloom is a great activity for kids and families. Photo courtesy of the Arnold Arboretum
4. Welcome Spring at the Arnold Arboretum
See the gorgeous spring blooms and hike the rolling hills at Arnold Arboretum, home to the annual spring Cherry Blossom Celebration.
5. Visit Fenway Park
Spend a spring afternoon touring Fenway Park and get excited for a new season. The Red Sox start playing home games on April 4, 2025.
6. Hit the Playground
Take the kids to one of Boston's Playgrounds for brain-boosting fun!
7. Tour the MFA and the Gardner Museums
Find a time for a free museum visit with the kids in Boston. From the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has so much to explore.
Spring Activities Near Boston
8. Stroll the Boardwalk at the Spring Market
The Marina Bay Spring Market comes to the waterfront in Quincy on April 6.
9. Visit Drumlin Farm
Explore the hiking trails, observe baby animals, and hop around a natural playscape at Drumlin Farm.
10. See a Traditional Sheepshearing
Watch the sheep head over to the baa-baa shop at the Annual Sheepshearing Festival.
Warm weather calls for a round of mini golf or two! Photo courtesy of Mulligan's Miniature Golf
11. Get Out for Some Mini Golf
Challenge the family to a game of putt-putt at one of these great mini golf courses, like Kimball Farm, which opens in late March!
12. Explore the Harvard Arts Festival
Experience music, dance, and art-making opportunities at the Harvard ArtsFirst Festival.
13. Amusement Parks are Opening!
Get out for opening day of one of the Great New England theme parks. Favorites like Canobie Lake Park (May 17) and Six Flags New England (April 5) open this spring.
14. Race Along the Waterfront
It may not be time to swim quite yet but you can help the SSC Marine Mammal Rescue Program at the Seacoast Science Center's Rescue Run.
15. Visit Nantucket for the Daffodil Festival
For nearly 50 years, the island has hosted the annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival, featuring days of family-friendly spring fun.
Family Activities around Boston this Spring
16. Pet Some Animals
Visit, feed, pet—and sometimes even hold!—animals at a petting zoo.
17. Head Out for a Spring Day Trip
Take a spring day trip near Boston for a fun and easy getaway with the family!
18. Dine Outdoors for a Change
Have your cake and sunshine, too: Dine al fresco at a kid-friendly restaurant with outdoor seating.
19. Explore Nature on a Hike
Explore our beautiful local trails with an easy hike around Boston with your kids.
They'll scream for an oversize cone from Greater Boston's ice cream stands. Photo courtesy of Kimball Farm
20. Step Out for Ice Cream
Don't wait until summer to get your first licks in! Visit an ice cream farm stand and treat your littles to a cone. Most open up for the season in the spring.
Originally published in 2016 and updated annually
Lead photo: Fenway Park photo by slgckgc via Flickr 2.0
