Activities for Big Kids in Boston
40 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Boston. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.

Trapology Boston
Ages: 10–17

Boundless Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (check minimum height/weight requirements)
FreePark Swings
Ages: Best for all ages — genuinely fun for everyone

Activate Games
Ages: 7–16

Space Zero
Ages: 1–9
FreeMartin's Park
Ages: Best for all ages, especially 0-12

Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory
Ages: Best for all ages — especially magical for ages 2-10
FreeMiriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeChildrens Wharf Harborwalk
Ages: All ages

Museum of Illusions Boston
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
FreeEsplanade Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up

VinKari Safari: Children's Indoor Playground & Party Place
Ages: 0–9
Partially FreeMass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
FreePiers Park Children's Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeRobbins Farm Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Kidztopia
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Partially FreeMass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
FreeChristian Herter Park
Ages: Best for all ages

Southwick's Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
FreeArtesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Partially FreeMass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeFranklin Park
Ages: Best for all ages

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 4-17

Cowabunga's Indoor Kids Play & Party Center - North Reading
Ages: Best for ages 1-10

Launch Family Entertainment Park Methuen
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
FreeBoston Playground
Ages: 0–10

J7 Adventureland
Ages: Best for ages 1-10

Altitude Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
FreeHemenway Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10

Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Launch Family Entertainment Park Woburn
Ages: Best for ages 5-16

Nova Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-17

Franklin Park Zoo
Ages: 1–12

XtremeCraze - Woburn
Ages: Best for ages 4-16

Lupa Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-10

Stone Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Launch Family Entertainment Park Norwood
Ages: Best for ages 5-16

Jump On In
Ages: 2–13

Launch Family Entertainment Park Westboro
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
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