The best family-friendly activities in Massachusetts for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Massachusetts, USA
Museum of Illusions Boston Admission Ticket

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational …More

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...

45 to 90 minutes
4.2 (40)
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$42
New England Aquarium Admission Ticket in Boston

Discover thousands of marine animals at the New England Aquarium! Meet green sea turtles and penguins, and watch seals and sea lions at play. See …More

Discover thousands of marine animals at the New England Aquarium! Meet green sea turtles and penguins, and watch seals and sea lions at play. See...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.1 (458)
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$40
Boston: Martha's Vineyard ICONIC Small Group Day Escape w/Ferry

Leave Boston behind and set out on a full-day journey to Martha's Vineyard, one of New England's most beloved islands. This experience blends a scenic …More

Leave Boston behind and set out on a full-day journey to Martha's Vineyard, one of New England's most beloved islands. This experience blends a scenic...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (53)
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$100
From Boston: Niagara Falls 2-Day Tour with Overnight Stay

Experience Niagara Falls at its most dramatic on this two-day journey from Boston, featuring a rare nighttime exploration and an optional up-close daytime adventure. Arrive …More

Experience Niagara Falls at its most dramatic on this two-day journey from Boston, featuring a rare nighttime exploration and an optional up-close daytime adventure. Arrive...

2 days Free Cancellation
4.6 (47)
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$307
Cambridge Guided Bicycle Tour: E-bike/City Bike Tour

On this tour, you’ll cross the Charles River and enter the City of Cambridge. Renowned as one of America’s most bicycle-friendly cities, you will experience …More

On this tour, you’ll cross the Charles River and enter the City of Cambridge. Renowned as one of America’s most bicycle-friendly cities, you will experience...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (35)
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$78
Morning Walks with Salem Food Tours

Discover delicious, historic Salem, MA with our top-rated Morning Walks! Like a personal concierge, our Morning Walk is a history walk that gives a great …More

Discover delicious, historic Salem, MA with our top-rated Morning Walks! Like a personal concierge, our Morning Walk is a history walk that gives a great...

1 hour 50 minutes
5.0 (97)
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$34
Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

After your cruise ship docks in Boston, spend your time seeing the city's top attractions on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour! Explore Boston at your …More

After your cruise ship docks in Boston, spend your time seeing the city's top attractions on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour! Explore Boston at your...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.2 (210)
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$58
Simons Theatre at the New England Aquarium Ticket

Dive into an incredible adventure with a giant screen film! Explore the deepest reaches of the blue planet at The Simons Theatre with one of …More

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Dive into an incredible adventure with a giant screen film! Explore the deepest reaches of the blue planet at The Simons Theatre with one of...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (8)
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$10
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2, 3, 4 or 5 Attractions

Enjoy discounts up to 50%* off regular admission prices with the Boston Explorer Pass. This multi-attraction pass, valid for 30 days after your first use, …More

Enjoy discounts up to 50%* off regular admission prices with the Boston Explorer Pass. This multi-attraction pass, valid for 30 days after your first use,...

1 to 60 days
3.9 (66)
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$54
Walk the Historic Freedom Trail with Costumed Guide

Walk the historic Freedom Trail with us and see 11 of 16 sights, the perfect length to keep you absorbed and entertained while learning at …More

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Walk the historic Freedom Trail with us and see 11 of 16 sights, the perfect length to keep you absorbed and entertained while learning at...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (371)
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$30
Lizzie Borden Nightfall: Hauntings and History After Dark

Just an hour south of Boston, The Historic Lizzie Borden House is introducing Lizzie Borden Nightfall, a new one-hour guided evening tour that invites guests …More

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Just an hour south of Boston, The Historic Lizzie Borden House is introducing Lizzie Borden Nightfall, a new one-hour guided evening tour that invites guests...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (248)
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$35
Boch Center Wang Theatre Behind the Scenes Tour

Visit the historic Boch Center Wang Theatre and take a 1-hour behind-the-scenes tour of one of Boston’s most prominent theatrical landmarks - plus get an …More

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Visit the historic Boch Center Wang Theatre and take a 1-hour behind-the-scenes tour of one of Boston’s most prominent theatrical landmarks - plus get an...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (101)
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$25
Truro Cape Cod Lighthouse and Highland House Museum Tour

Step into Cape history with a visit to Highland Lighthouse—Cape Cod’s oldest and tallest lighthouse, proudly standing watch over the Atlantic since 1797. Once a …More

Step into Cape history with a visit to Highland Lighthouse—Cape Cod’s oldest and tallest lighthouse, proudly standing watch over the Atlantic since 1797. Once a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (21)
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$95
1 If By Land Walking Tours

We will be walking all around the great city of Boston. Along the way, as you look at the city that stands today, I will …More

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We will be walking all around the great city of Boston. Along the way, as you look at the city that stands today, I will...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (100)
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$45
Romantic Italian Date Night Cooking Class in Boston

This romantic cooking class is more than just a lesson; it's an unforgettable date night experience. You'll gain the skills to recreate elegant Italian dishes …More

This romantic cooking class is more than just a lesson; it's an unforgettable date night experience. You'll gain the skills to recreate elegant Italian dishes...

3 hours
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$120
Harvard University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game

There's nothing quite like The Great Game. It's like a scavenger hunt mixed with an escape room. Built around the coolest places in the world …More

There's nothing quite like The Great Game. It's like a scavenger hunt mixed with an escape room. Built around the coolest places in the world...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$7
Lexington & Concord 250th Birthday Tour with Concord Museum Entry

A Once-In-A-Lifetime Historical Tour Event! Celebrate the anniversary America's Independence. The tour departs from Boston through Cambridge to Lexington and Concord. Great Boston Tours offers …More

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A Once-In-A-Lifetime Historical Tour Event! Celebrate the anniversary America's Independence. The tour departs from Boston through Cambridge to Lexington and Concord. Great Boston Tours offers...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (136)
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$159
Haunted Boston Ghost Tours

Haunted Boston Ghost Tours, LLC is the oldest ghost walking tour in Boston. Owner, Hillary Kidd, started the company in 2005 as the only tour …More

Haunted Boston Ghost Tours, LLC is the oldest ghost walking tour in Boston. Owner, Hillary Kidd, started the company in 2005 as the only tour...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (201)
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$25
Provincetown West End History Tour

Join Your guide Cathy and embark on a captivating journey through Provincetown’s West End, where the sands of time meet the tides of history. This …More

Join Your guide Cathy and embark on a captivating journey through Provincetown’s West End, where the sands of time meet the tides of history. This...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (7)
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$68
Chatham Bites and Sights Walking Guided Food Tasting Tour

Taste your way through the heart of Cape Cod on a relaxed, flavor-packed food tour through Chatham’s most iconic streets and hidden gems. Led by …More

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Taste your way through the heart of Cape Cod on a relaxed, flavor-packed food tour through Chatham’s most iconic streets and hidden gems. Led by...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (91)
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$119
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