A great place for families to meet and play!

The Melrose Family Room is a cooperative of families with young children.

The Melrose Family Room (MFR) was established in October 1988 as a gathering place for families of infants and young children through age six. The room provides space for families to play, talk, and get to know other families from Melrose and the surrounding communities. There are assorted toys, equipment, games, arts & crafts activities and snacks in the room.

We also schedule regular events for our member community to connect and host private parties for members. Take a look at our upcoming events highlights below or see our Events page for a complete list of current and past events.

The MFR is a not-for-profit community organization run entirely by its members and volunteer board. To learn more and join, please see our About Us and Membership pages.

HOURS

  • Sunday thru Saturday
    8 AM - 8 PM

 

 

 

LOCATION

355 Franklin Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Events
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New Member Orientation
Aug
25
New Member Orientation
Melrose Family Room
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Welcome to the MFR! Come meet the Board, meet other new members, and get the download on our space and community. One adult from each new member family must attend orientation before using the room.
Fall Family Mini Sessions with ED Photography
Oct
04
Fall Family Mini Sessions with ED Photography
Pine Banks Park
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Book your Fall Family Photo Mini Session today! Photos will take place on October 4, 2026 at Pine Banks Park in 15-minute increments between 9am-12pm.  A photo session is priced at $125 and includes 15-minutes with photographer Raj Das of ED Photography and 10 beautifully edited images. Packages are limited and do sell out, so book your spot today! 
Kid's Pizza Making Party @ The Kitchen!
Oct
20
Kid's Pizza Making Party @ The Kitchen!
The Kitchen
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Space is limited, please register using this link: https://www.thekitchenmelrose.com/event-details-registration/private-event-for-melrose-family-room-only-2 The MFR is partnering up with our friends at The Kitchen (1 Hurd Street, Melrose)! On Tuesday October 20th from 4:3pm-6:30pm, your little ones are invited to our member-only Pizza Making Party! Chefs-in-training will have the chance to hone their dough rolling, mixing, and cutting skills (with kid-safe equipment) -- and finish off their creation with their favorite toppings. The best part? Everyone gets to enjoy their pizza at the end of class! The details: The cost of this class is $35 per child and is intended for children ages 3-6. Each child must be accompanied by a caregiver/sous chef for the duration of the class. No more than two children per family, please. Due to the size of the space, registration is limited to 18 children. Have a child with gluten troubles? We've got you! Other allergies? Please note them when signing up and The Kitchen staff will do their best to accommodate.