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

Immersive Gamebox - Lower East Side
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up

Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, NYBG
Ages: All ages

World of Birds
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up

Fun Galaxy
Ages: Best for ages 1-10

Fun Island Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10

Max Adventures Kids Birthday Party Place
Ages: Best for ages 4-14
FreeCentral Park
Ages: All ages

Pier 51 at Hudson River Park
Ages: 0-10

Ferox Ninja Park - Trampolines, Ninja gym, Parkour
Ages: Best for ages 5-18; excellent for tweens and teens who want an athletic challenge

Children's Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-9

Hippo Playground
Ages: 1-10

Launch Family Entertainment Brooklyn
Ages: Best for ages 4-18

NYBG Ticket Counter
Ages: All ages — entry point to NYBG

Pier 25 Playground
Ages: 2-12
Partially FreeBrooklyn Botanic Garden
Ages: All ages; exceptional for families with babies through teens

Launch Family Entertainment Queens
Ages: Best for ages 4-18

Everett Children's Adventure Garden, NYBG
Ages: Best for ages 2-11
FreeAdventure Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeDiscovery Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeBattery Playscape
Ages: Best for ages 2-10

Congo Gorilla Forest
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up

Empire Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 4-16
FreeHeckscher Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Native Plant Garden, NYBG
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up; teens and adults particularly

Tiger Mountain at Bronx Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
FreeTarr-Coyne Wild West Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10

Max Funland
Ages: Best for ages 2-10

Kidz Fun Palace - Indoor Playground & Birthday Parties
Ages: Best for ages 2-11
FreeAncient Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10

Billy Johnson Playground
Ages: 2-12

Tarr Family Playground
Ages: 1-10

KM's Dreamland Indoor Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10

Complete Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeRiver Run Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10

Bronx Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up

Queens Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Toll Family Playground
Ages: 1-10
FreeBernard Family Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10

Liberty Science Center
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
Woodbridge Aquarium & Wildlife
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Partially FreeSnug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages; particularly great for families who enjoy outdoor cultural spaces

Safari Playground
Ages: 2-10

Long Island Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-10

KidsZone Indoor Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10

Staten Island Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Evelyn's Playground
Ages: 2-12

Rudin Family Playground
Ages: 2-10

Jungle Adventure NYC
Ages: Best for ages 1-10

Color Factory NYC
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up; particularly fun for ages 7-14

Laser Bounce - Family Fun Center | Queens
Ages: Best for ages 4-16

Flying Apple NY
Ages: Best for ages 1-10

Central Park Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Museum of Illusions - New York
Ages: Best for ages 6-16

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 4-16

Area 53 - Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up; primarily tweens, teens, and adults
Partially FreeQueens Botanical Garden
Ages: Best for ages 1-10

Bounce N Play
Ages: Best for ages 1-10

Children's Museum Of Manhattan
Ages: Best for ages 1-9

Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up; primarily a teen/young adult arcade

New York Aquarium
Ages: All ages; best experiences for ages 3 and up
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