Family Fun at Boston Nature Center

Spending time outdoors promotes healthy development for young minds and bodies. Unfortunately, children are spending less time outside than any generation before them. Connect your children to the great outdoors with these fun opportunities to explore, play, and learn together.  

Nature Nook: BNC’s Nature Play Area 

The 14,000-square-foot Nature Nook, located off of the Snail Trail, provides a safe, fun place for children to explore and create self-directed adventures with natural materials. Highlights include: 

• Navigating a jungle-like tall grass and stag horn sumac maze, complete with secret passageways 
• Playing and experimenting with running water, sand, and sticks in a stone stream-bed  
• Gardening and digging in universally accessible raised tables  
• Climbing on logs and building with branches 
• A shaded gathering area with benches for relaxing and supervising 

Vacation Week Programs

BBoston Nature Center’s school vacation week programs offer invaluable opportunities for children to follow their curiosity about the natural world in a safe and inclusive environment. In a camp-like atmosphere, children play, make new friends, and have fun all while learning about science and nature. Find out more

Birthday Parties

Looking for a unique birthday experience for your child? The Boston Nature Center throws unforgettable celebrations where children experience personalized nature programs—including themes that incorporate your child’s favorite animals—at a beautiful wildlife sanctuary with plenty of room to explore. Let's celebrate

Pathways to Nature Preschool 

BNC’s preschool provides fun, safe, inquiry-based activities for children ages 3-6 in a nurturing learning environment through structured and unstructured outdoor play. Learn more