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

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City Cruises Boston Premier Lunch Cruise

A two-hour Boston Premier Lunch Cruise Odyssey lunch cruise is the perfect way to enjoy time with family or the company of friends. Delight in …More

A two-hour Boston Premier Lunch Cruise Odyssey lunch cruise is the perfect way to enjoy time with family or the company of friends. Delight in...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$112
Boston to Acadia National Park, Maine Coast 2-Day Tour, Transfers

Travel north from Boston for a two-day journey along the Maine coast. Visit Portland Head Lighthouse before exploring Acadia National Park through Cadillac Mountain, Sand …More

Travel north from Boston for a two-day journey along the Maine coast. Visit Portland Head Lighthouse before exploring Acadia National Park through Cadillac Mountain, Sand...

2 days Free Cancellation
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$298
Boston Harbor Moonlight Cruise

SEA the skyline twinkle at night as you cruise around the harbor. Whether you’re ending your evening onboard or starting your night out, come Sea …More

SEA the skyline twinkle at night as you cruise around the harbor. Whether you’re ending your evening onboard or starting your night out, come Sea...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$31
A Veterans Guide to Salem's Military History Tour

North Shore Tours Presents: One of Salem's most unique History tours, presented by a veteran who has traveled to war memorial sights, museums, and battlefields …More

North Shore Tours Presents: One of Salem's most unique History tours, presented by a veteran who has traveled to war memorial sights, museums, and battlefields...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
North of Boston Island Lighthouse Kayak Tour

Unlike typical kayak tours, North of Boston Island Lighthouse Tour is a refined, personalized coastal experience. Your expertly trained guides combine deep knowledge of local …More

Unlike typical kayak tours, North of Boston Island Lighthouse Tour is a refined, personalized coastal experience. Your expertly trained guides combine deep knowledge of local...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
Lexington Revolutionary War Museum Pass (4 Museums)

Explore all four Lexington History Museums—including Buckman Tavern, Hancock-Clarke House, Munroe Tavern, and the Lexington Depot—for an experience no other tour can offer. Step inside …More

Explore all four Lexington History Museums—including Buckman Tavern, Hancock-Clarke House, Munroe Tavern, and the Lexington Depot—for an experience no other tour can offer. Step inside...

30 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Salem Lit Tour: Books In Salem, On Salem, By Salem

This walking tour is the only experience in Salem dedicated entirely to its rich literary world exploring bookshops and stories shaped by the city’s unique …More

This walking tour is the only experience in Salem dedicated entirely to its rich literary world exploring bookshops and stories shaped by the city’s unique...

2 hours
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$23
Boston Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

Come enjoy the festive New England holiday vibes in one of America's historic cities. Your 75 minute tour on our unique heated Trolley will give …More

Come enjoy the festive New England holiday vibes in one of America's historic cities. Your 75 minute tour on our unique heated Trolley will give...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
French-American Guided Tour of the Freedom Trail, Boston

Follow a professional historian, concerned about historical accuracy, able to address adults and children alike, in joy and good humor, to discuss the links between …More

Follow a professional historian, concerned about historical accuracy, able to address adults and children alike, in joy and good humor, to discuss the links between...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
Boston Sightseeing Single Ride Pass With Double Decker Tour Bus

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of historic Boston with a single ride pass. As the premier double-decker, open-top sightseeing tour bus operator …More

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of historic Boston with a single ride pass. As the premier double-decker, open-top sightseeing tour bus operator...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Tales of Salem Halloween Guided Walking Tour

The Halloween tour is unique because you get to visit Salem and receive historical information not just on Salem, but the popular holiday itself. Salem …More

The Halloween tour is unique because you get to visit Salem and receive historical information not just on Salem, but the popular holiday itself. Salem...

90 to 105 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Newport, Marble House, The Breakers Full-Day Tour from Boston

Spend a relaxing day exploring the historic coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island. Departing from Boston in the morning, your first stop will be The …More

Spend a relaxing day exploring the historic coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island. Departing from Boston in the morning, your first stop will be The...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$184
Revolution 250 Salem History Tour

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round …More

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$32
Spooky Ramen Comedy Walking Tour

All tour guides are entertaining local comedians that will bring you laughter AND history on your Spooky Ramen Tours experience. They are all Salem certified …More

All tour guides are entertaining local comedians that will bring you laughter AND history on your Spooky Ramen Tours experience. They are all Salem certified...

60 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation
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$22
Boston Holiday Food Tour: Donuts, Sweet Treats & Holiday Cheer

Your holiday tour begins in the Financial District at Kane’s Donuts where we’ll sample several of their daily flavors. After which, we’ll take a leisurely …More

Your holiday tour begins in the Financial District at Kane’s Donuts where we’ll sample several of their daily flavors. After which, we’ll take a leisurely...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Hop on Hop off Boston and Charlestown Tour

Discover the best of Boston on an unforgettable hop-on hop-off tour! Experience the city like never before aboard our iconic double-decker open-top buses, offering 360-degree …More

Discover the best of Boston on an unforgettable hop-on hop-off tour! Experience the city like never before aboard our iconic double-decker open-top buses, offering 360-degree...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Moby Dick's New Bedford Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Herman Melville said this city was perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all of New England. On this tour you will explore the …More

Herman Melville said this city was perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all of New England. On this tour you will explore the...

50 to 70 minutes Free Cancellation
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$8
Walk Among Us: The Salem Horror Tour

WALK AMONG US : THE SALEM HORROR TOUR !

One hour of Murders and Mystery - Horror and History! Set by the streetlights of Salem’s Downtown …More

WALK AMONG US : THE SALEM HORROR TOUR !

One hour of Murders and Mystery - Horror and History! Set by the streetlights of Salem’s Downtown...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$29
Cape Cod Pirate Adventure Paddle Hunt and Battle

Families can enjoy a unique pirate-themed adventure on the serene waters of Cape Cod. This 2-hour journey invites young explorers aged 8 and up to …More

Families can enjoy a unique pirate-themed adventure on the serene waters of Cape Cod. This 2-hour journey invites young explorers aged 8 and up to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
Luxury Logan Airport Transfer Service

Effortlessly transition from air to ground with a luxurious transfer from Logan Airport to your destination in Boston. Enjoy a seamless journey as you are …More

Effortlessly transition from air to ground with a luxurious transfer from Logan Airport to your destination in Boston. Enjoy a seamless journey as you are...

1 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$175
Walk the Freedom Trail with a Local Tour Guide

The Freedom Trail is Boston's historic backbone, guiding you through key sites that shaped American history. This 2-hour walking tour offers an engaging exploration of …More

The Freedom Trail is Boston's historic backbone, guiding you through key sites that shaped American history. This 2-hour walking tour offers an engaging exploration of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$39
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