Looking for the best things to do with kids in Somerville? This dense city bordering Cambridge is fun for families, home to a LEGO discovery center, lively Assembly Row, and Boston’s museums nearby. This local family guide covers Somerville’s top kid-friendly attractions, museums, outdoor fun, and rainy-day options — plus how to find what local parents actually recommend.
Top things to do with kids in Somerville
The LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Assembly Row is Somerville’s marquee family attraction — an indoor LEGO wonderland with rides and build zones. Assembly Row itself has a splash-pad plaza, family dining, and open space, and the Somerville Museum offers local history for families.
Kid-friendly museums & attractions in Somerville
The LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Assembly Row anchors the family scene, and — a big advantage — Cambridge’s and Boston’s world-class kids’ museums (the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Boston Children’s Museum, and the Museum of Science) are all a short ride away.
Parks & outdoor fun for families
Assembly Row’s riverfront plaza and splash pad, Prospect Hill Park’s tower and views, the Somerville Community Path for family biking, and the nearby Mystic River parks give families plenty of outdoor fun. For more, see our guide to the best parks and outdoor spots in Somerville.
Rainy-day & indoor options in Somerville
On rainy days, the indoor LEGOLAND Discovery Center is the go-to, along with the short trip to Cambridge’s and Boston’s excellent kids’ museums.
What local parents in Somerville recommend
Kids’ favorites, new attractions, and which spots are worth it at each age change all the time — and local parents know the details that listings miss. On Neighborhood Nurturers’ Somerville community, real Somerville parents share what their kids genuinely love. For more ideas, see our guide to the best things to do in Somerville. Join your Somerville neighbors free and get real family recommendations →
Fitting it into a day in Somerville
Family spots here range from playgrounds to hands-on museums, and locals know which hold up on a rainy day. What sets Somerville apart is how close everything sits together. Start near the Somerville Community Path, work in one of the spots from this guide, and you are minutes from Prospect Hill Park if you want to keep going. Locals often round out a day out with the kids with a detour to Davis Square or a quieter stop at Assembly Row. Because the distances are short, you can improvise as you go rather than lock the whole day down in advance.
More Somerville guides
Somerville rewards people who dig a little deeper. These related guides map the same neighborhoods from different starting points: Free things to do in Somerville, Parks in Somerville, Things to do in Somerville — enough to plan a whole day or two.
Get a local’s take
Guides are a starting point; the current, on-the-ground details come from people who live in Somerville. Hours shift, favorites change, and residents always know what is genuinely worth it now. Ask Somerville neighbors directly or join your town community free to hear from real locals.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Somerville, MA?
The LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Assembly Row, Assembly Row’s splash-pad plaza, Prospect Hill Park, and Cambridge and Boston’s museums a short ride away.
What can you do with kids in Somerville on a rainy day?
The indoor LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Assembly Row, plus the short trip to Cambridge and Boston’s kids’ museums.
What do local parents recommend in Somerville?
Somerville parents share their kids’ genuine favorites and current tips in our community.