Activities for Big Kids in Bar Harbor
109 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Bar Harbor. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: ArtWaves, Bar Harbor Welcome Sign, Down East Bird Watching & Nature Tours. 18 are free. 43 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks
ArtWaves
5 starsHands-on art-making inspired by the Maine coast — kids go home with original artwork and a creative memory from their Bar Harbor trip.
Bar Harbor Welcome Sign
5 starsKids love a photo moment — and the Bar Harbor Welcome Sign is a classic trip landmark that makes the vacation feel official
Down East Bird Watching & Nature Tours
5 starsExpert-guided birding in some of Maine's most spectacular coastal habitats — a real adventure for nature-loving kids and teens.
MDI Tours
5 starsKids get to see Mount Desert Island from new angles with an engaging guide who brings the history and nature to life
Little Village Gifts
5 starsKids love picking out their own souvenir, and Little Village Gifts has a welcoming selection that makes every child feel like they can find something
ArtWaves
Ages: 3–16
Bar Harbor Welcome Sign
Ages: All ages
Down East Bird Watching & Nature Tours
Ages: 8–16
MDI Tours
Ages: 2 and up
Little Village Gifts
Ages: All ages
Bar Harbor Farm
Ages: 1-12
Ambergris Voyages
Ages: 5 and up
Island Cruises
Ages: 5-17
Sail Acadia
Ages: 5-17
FreeMuseum in the Streets Marker
Ages: 6–16
The Sweet Bite
Ages: All ages
Acadia Sea Kayaking Adventures
Ages: 7–18
Boundless Local Tours
Ages: 6 and up
Acadia Ebike Adventure
Ages: 9-17
Acadia Woods Cottages
Ages: all ages
Foxwalk Adventures
Ages: 5–16
Buggin ME Boat Tours
Ages: 5 and up
DeGregoire Green
Ages: Under 10
Western Maine Play Museum
Ages: 0–10
Atlantic Climbing School
Ages: 8-17
Robertson Sea Tours
Ages: 5 and up
My Darling Maine Island Boutique
Ages: All ages
A LITTLE MAD shop
Ages: All ages
Cadillac Mountain
Ages: All ages
Diver Ed's Dive-In Theatre
Ages: 5–18
Debbahs
Ages: 6 and up
Acadia Stand Up Paddle & E-Bike
Ages: 9-17
Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
Ages: 3-17
FreeHulls Cove Beach
Ages: all ages
FreeOldfarm
Ages: 2–12
FreeIndian Point Blagden Preserve
Ages: 6–16
Great Harbor Maritime Museum
Ages: 5–16
Spruce & Gussy
Ages: All ages
American Ghost Walks Bar Harbor
Ages: 8 and up
Paddling Beaches Private Kayak Tours
Ages: 6-17
Great Pond Outdoor Adventure
Ages: 6–18
Acadia National Park Tours
Ages: 6–16
Wendell Gilley Museum
Ages: 6–16
Great Head
Ages: 6–16
FreeSand Beach Overlook
Ages: All ages
FreeBar Island Land Bridge
Ages: 6–16
Oli's Trolley Inc
Ages: All ages
Schooner Head Overlook
Ages: All ages
FreeBar Harbor Shore path
Ages: All ages
FreeBubble Rock
Ages: 5-17
Schoodic Arts for All
Ages: 3 and up
Maine State Sea Kayak
Ages: 7–18
FreePark Street Playground
Ages: 0–10
Orono Arcade LLC
Ages: 5-17
Tidal Falls Preserve
Ages: 2–18
FreeBar Island
Ages: 6–16
Bar Harbor Coastal Cab & Tours
Ages: All ages
FreeHadley Point Beach
Ages: all ages
FreeStone Barn Farm
Ages: 0–10
Acadian Boat Tours
Ages: 3–16
Sea Princess Cruises
Ages: 5-17
Bar Harbor Ghost Tours – Locally Owned Original Ghost Tour
Ages: 8–18
Harbor Table
Ages: All ages
FreeSalt Cottages
Ages: 6–16
Egg Rock Lighthouse
Ages: 5–18
Harbor House
Ages: 6 and up
FreeBalance Rock
Ages: All ages
Barn Arts
Ages: 3 and up
Coastal Kayaking Tours Inc
Ages: 6-17
1932 Criterion Theatre
Ages: 5 and up
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Bar Harbor
Ages: All ages
Triple Chick Farm
Ages: 1-10
Agamont Park
Ages: All ages
George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History
Ages: 3–18
Thunder Hole
Ages: 5–18
Bangor Housing Splash Pad
Ages: 2–10
Bull Moose
Ages: 6 and up
FreeBlue Horizons Preserve
Ages: 6-17
Carroll Homestead
Ages: 6–12
Wild Gardens of Acadia
Ages: 0–12
Village Green
Ages: All ages
McGrath's Variety Store
Ages: All ages
Egg Rock Overlook
Ages: All ages
Knowlton Park
Ages: 0–10
$$Reel Pizza Cinerama
Ages: 3 and up
Acadia Repertory Theatre
Ages: 5 and up
Kids' Corner
Ages: 2–10
Cadillac's The North Face
Ages: 6 and up
Terramor Outdoor Resort
Ages: 6-16
In the Woods
Ages: All ages
Sieur de Monts Nature Center
Ages: 0–14
Peekytoe Provisions
Ages: All ages
Maine Discovery Museum
Ages: 0–10
Bar Harbor Tennis Courts
Ages: 5 and up
Cadillac Mountain Sports
Ages: 5-17
Wild Acadia Camping Resort
Ages: All ages
$$Jeannie’s Great Maine Breakfast
Ages: All ages
Sammi’s Family Entertainment Center
Ages: 3-17
Downeast Windjammer Cruise Lines LLC
Ages: 5-17
Acadia Outfitters
Ages: 6-17
Oceanarium and Education Center
Ages: 3–12
Bar Harbor Skate Park
Ages: 5 and up
Ellsworth YMCA, Wiggins Center; a branch of the Downeast Family YMCA
Ages: All ages
Christmas Vacation Shop
Ages: All ages
Children's Discovery Museum
Ages: 2–10
FreeMt Desert Land & Garden Preserve
Ages: all ages
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Ages: All ages
Barker Park
Ages: 0–10
Big Jake's Go Karts
Ages: 5-17
The Mount Desert Island YMCA
Ages: All ages
Sailor & Hook
Ages: All ages
Acadia Wildlife Center
Ages: All ages
Stewman’s Lobster Pound - Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor
Ages: 3–18
Town Hill Playground
Ages: 0–10
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in Bar Harbor?
- Bar Harbor has 109 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: ArtWaves, Bar Harbor Welcome Sign, Down East Bird Watching & Nature Tours, MDI Tours, Little Village Gifts.
- Are there free big kids activities in Bar Harbor?
- Yes — 18 of the 109 big kids-friendly activities in Bar Harbor are completely free, including Museum in the Streets Marker, Hulls Cove Beach, Oldfarm.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in Bar Harbor?
- 43 indoor or rainy-day activities in Bar Harbor are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: ArtWaves, Little Village Gifts, The Sweet Bite.
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