Kids activities in Needham, MA

GOkidOZ lists 42 kids’ programs based in Needham: 26 after-school classes and lessons; 11 summer camps; 4 tutoring and academic centers; 1 birthday party venue or entertainer. Each has its own page with ages, location and a direct link to the provider.

GOkidOZ tracks 2 upcoming events for Needham families: Needham High School Craft Fair on Sat Oct 24, 2026, 9am–3pm, at Needham High School; Engineering Needham on Saturdays from Oct 10, 1–2pm, at Rosemary Recreation Complex. Each has its own page with times, ages, cost and directions, and the list at the top of this page drops events once they have passed.

There are 26 after-school options in Needham: tennis, swimming, dance, ballet, music lessons, piano lessons, theatre, art classes, painting, pottery, fencing and softball.

Yes — 11 summer camps are based in Needham, including Charles River YMCA, HUB Sports Performance Camp, Star Fencing Academy Camp, Musical Journeys Academy and Needham Park & Recreation. Between them they cover music lessons, piano lessons, fencing, soccer, coding, robotics, STEM programs and cooking.

GOkidOZ lists 4 tutoring and academic centers in Needham: Next Level Up Tutoring, Commonwealth Learning Center, Strength in Numbers and Mathnasium.

GOkidOZ is free for families. Listings are compiled and checked by Betsy, a Wellesley mom of three, who confirms each program exists, serves kids, and is currently running before it goes on the site. Every listing links straight to the provider’s own page.