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

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...
$42

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...
$40

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...
$100

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...
$307

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...
$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...
$34

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...
$58

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...
$10

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,...
$54

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...
$30

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...
$35

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...
$25

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...
$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...
$45

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...
$120

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...
$7

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...
$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...
$25

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...
$68

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...
$119

