September–November 2026 · United States

Fall weekends with kids in Boston

5 family outings in and around Boston. Start with a harvest adventure, or keep it simple with a garden, park or woodland wander.

Seasonal details checked September 7. Opening dates vary; a seasonal date range does not mean every day is open.

Children reaching for apples on a tree during a family orchard outing

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A little harvest magic

Honey Pot Hill Orchards

Stow, Massachusetts

Fall apple picking · check today’s crop update

Paid picking bags; hayrides and mazes charged separatelyFamily outing · check activity restrictions

Give everyone a small apple-finding mission, then finish with a farm-store snack.

Check hours & plan your visit

Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-09-07. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

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An easy outdoor escape

Arnold Arboretum

Hunnewell Visitor Center, 125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130

Regular outing · check current hours

Free admission · extras may costAll ages

Free paths, flowering collections, wooded slopes, and skyline views from Peters Hill offer a true nature reset without leaving Boston.

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Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-08-20. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

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An easy outdoor escape

Franklin Park Zoo

1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121

Regular outing · check current hours

Paid admission · check current ticketsAll ages

Gorillas, giraffes, lions, a children's zoo, and a carousel make this the city's broadest animal day with room to move.

Check hours & plan your visit

Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-08-20. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

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An easy outdoor escape

Martin's Park

64 Sleeper St, Boston, MA 02210

Regular outing · check current hours

Free admission · extras may costAll ages

A gated inclusive playground beside the Children's Museum combines a wooden play ship, climbing hills, basket swing, slides, and seasonal water play.

Check hours & plan your visit

Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-09-02. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

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An easy outdoor escape

Jamaica Pond

Jamaica Pond Boathouse, 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Regular outing · check current hours

Free admission · extras may costAll ages

A 1.5-mile waterside loop, seasonal rowboats, fishing, and generous shade make this one of Boston's easiest neighborhood nature breaks.

Check hours & plan your visit

Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-08-20. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

Make it your kind of weekend

One good outing is enough.

Check the opening date, pick a manageable journey and leave room for a snack break. Gardens and parks are regular outings; foliage and harvest conditions vary with the weather.

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