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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4.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 664 Summer Street, Arlington, MA 2474 MoreLess Info
A spacious outdoor recreational space in Arlington, McClennen Park offers a large playground with equipment suitable for both young and older children. There are also both soccer and baseball fields for the community to enjoy.
4.8 Miles
87% 54 votes
Parks 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138 MoreLess Info
Formed by retreating glaciers, Fresh Pond Reservation refers to the kettle-hole lake and its surrounding area. A two mile perimeter road hosts biking, hiking and roller blading, and birders find many opportunities to spot local, migratory and songbirds.
4.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 2421 MoreLess Info
A non-profit entity, the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society features a gallery where local artists' works are displayed. Numerous art related classes and workshops are also offered at this facility.
4.8 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 7 Jason Street, Arlington, MA 2476 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Arlington Historical Society, the Jason Russell House-Smith Museum are historical sites dating back to the late-18th century. The sites are filled with furnishings, artifacts, and exhibits that display the history of the local area.
4.9 Miles
87% 38 votes
Parks Pond Lane, Arlington, MA 02474 MoreLess Info
A community gathering spot, Spy Pond Park is an ideal place for bird watching and water sports such as canoeing or kayaking. With a walking trail, picnic area and playground, it is also frequented by families with young children.
4.9 Miles
95% 58 votes
National & State Parks Lincoln, MA MoreLess Info
Explore one of the most important sites in Revolutionary War history at the Minuteman National Historical Park in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The park is free to enter, and there is no charge to travel Revolutionary Road. There is a small entrance fee for the museum.
4.9 Miles
56% 16 votes
Movie Theaters 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 MoreLess Info
Lexington Venue is a movie multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies with digital video and sound. The theater also shows art films and independent films that typically do not show up in national chain theaters.
4.9 Miles
80% 15 votes
Dog Park 99 Margaret Street, Arlington, MA 02474 MoreLess Info
Designed as a safe, fun place for dogs, Thorndike Field Dog Park provides ample space for running, jumping and playing. It also offers pet-friendly drinking fountains, obstacle courses and comfortable seating for pet owners.
4.9 Miles
100% 13 votes
Pond Arlington, MA MoreLess Info
The 103-acre Spy Pond is a kettle hole pond that is best known for being a sanctuary for various types of wildlife. Types of wildlife that can be seen at the pond include American eels, and bluegill, carp.
4.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 24 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA 2421 MoreLess Info
Promoting fitness in the community, Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Center offers amenities like weight rooms, fitness equipment, and classes for the public. The center also has an aquatics facility with a lap pool.
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