Things to Do with Kids in Waltham, MA

  • TripBuzz found 650 things to do with kids in or near Waltham, Massachusetts, including 634 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Lowell and Cambridge.
  • From Veterans Memorial Skating Rink to Embassy Cinema, the Waltham area offers 119 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • Waltham, MA is less than half an hour from the heart of Boston and is nicknamed 'Watch City' for its impressive watch productions and improvements in manufacturing. Waltham was a major force in the American Industrial Revolution and took the first steps in industrial city planning, shaping the nation to this day.
  • TripBuzz found 650 things to do with kids in or near Waltham, Massachusetts, including 634 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Lowell and Cambridge.
  • From Veterans Memorial Skating Rink to Embassy Cinema, the Waltham area offers 119 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • Waltham, MA is less than half an hour from the heart of Boston and is nicknamed 'Watch City' for its impressive watch productions and improvements in manufacturing. Waltham was a major force in the American Industrial Revolution and took the first steps in industrial city planning, shaping the nation to this day.
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Parks 15 Edgewater Park, Newton, MA 2466 MoreLess Info
A scenic area, Auburndale Park is included in the conservation lands of Newton Parks. The park features 40 acres of ball fields, a horseshoe pit, playgrounds, grills, and river frontage with ice skating in the winter.
1.9 Miles
54% 69 votes
Movie Theaters 1296 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02456 MoreLess Info
West Newton Cinema is an independently owned and operated 6 screen vintage movie theater. The theater features a lot of silver-age movie antiques and memorabilia and airs a mix of classic, independent, foreign, and mainstream films.
1.9 Miles
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Specialty Museums 80 Rosedale Road, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1979, the Plumbing Museum is a museum dedicated to displaying information and exhibits solely about the trade of plumbing from history to present day. The museum is popular among fellow plumbers, tradesmen, and other curious individuals.
2.0 Miles
95% 22 votes
Rock Climbing 74 Acton Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
Central Rock Gym is a 28,000 sq ft climbing facility with 50 ft walls, a giant boulder and lead structure and a fitness and yoga room. They offer camps, competitions and classes in yoga, hot yoga, pilates and spinning.
2.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 233 California Street, Newton, MA 02495 MoreLess Info
The 6-acre Forte Memorial Park is a recreational park that has a pre-school play area with swings. The park also features a city memorial site, a lighted basketball court, bocce ball courts, and a stage performance area.
2.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Dog Park 65 Bacon Street, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
The first of its kind in Watertown, the Watertown Dog Park is an off leash park with separate fenced areas for large and smaller dogs. Owners should bring their own water and clean-up bags.
2.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Playgrounds 31 Westminster Ave, Moxley Playground, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
Moxley Playground features two tot-lots or playgrounds. Playground facilities includes five beltings, one handicap swing, one full bucket swing and one half bucket swing while additional features are composed of a baseball field and tennis courts.
2.4 Miles
86% 7 votes
Swimming Pool 138 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by large, shady trees and lush greenery is the Dealtry Memorial Pool. The public pool offers free entry, on site lifeguards and a 44 yard long swimming area with shallow and deep ends.
2.5 Miles
95% 37 votes
Rafting 2401 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02466 MoreLess Info
Boating in Boston serves the Lakes District of the Charles River, and offers rentals of various kinds of watercraft, including canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards. The facility also offers classes and tours.
2.5 Miles
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Playgrounds 80 Watertown Street, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
With sports facilities open to the public, Casey Park provides amenities like basketball courts, tennis courts, hockey rinks, and multipurpose fields. There are also leisure opportunities at picnic areas, walking paths, and playgrounds.
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