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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