Activities for Big Kids in Boston
43 activities for kids ages 7 to 9 in Boston. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and planning tips.
Highest rated: Tropical Forest, Martin's Park, Park Swings. 15 listings are free. 24 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.
How to use this big kids list
Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 43 indexable picks for this page in Boston, MA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
13 for infants, 35 for toddlers, 43 for little kids, 43 for big kids.
Weather and access
28 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 25 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 26 stroller-friendly stops. 24 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
15 free picks. 22 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Tropical Forest
4.9 starsThis small tropical forest exhibit features lush plants and tropical wildlife in an immersive setting that delights young children who are just starti
Martin's Park
4.9 starsMartin's Park is Boston's most beloved inclusive playground, purpose-built in honor of Martin Richard, the youngest victim of the 2013 Boston Marathon
Park Swings
4.9 starsThe Park Swings on the Rose Kennedy Greenway are giant adult and child swings set right in the middle of downtown Boston, the kind of playful public a
Miriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground
4.8 starsThe Stoneman Playground is set on the Esplanade's Back Bay section, slightly less crowded than the Beacon Hill playground and surrounded by the same b
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
4.8 starsA family can turn the galleries into a hunt for animals, faces or crowns, copy sculpture poses and play I Spy or memory games around real artworks.
Zoos & AquariumsFreeTropical Forest
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMartin's Park
Ages: Best for all ages, especially 0-12
Tours & ExperiencesFreePark Swings
Ages: Best for all ages, genuinely fun for everyone
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMiriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
MuseumsMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston
Ages: Ages 6 to 17; younger children can still enjoy a shorter, game-based visit
Tours & ExperiencesFreeChildrens Wharf Harborwalk
Ages: All ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeCastle Island Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12
Parks & PlaygroundsPartially FreeBoston Public Garden
Ages: Ages 2 to 10 for the lagoon and Swan Boats; older children may enjoy the history, plants, and photography
Tours & ExperiencesFreeRobbins Farm Park
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12
MuseumsPartially FreeUSS Constitution Museum
Ages: Best for ages 5 to 12. Younger siblings can use the stroller-accessible galleries, while teens may enjoy the detailed history and artifacts.
MuseumsMuseum of Science
Ages: Best for ages 4 to 14. The Discovery Center is designed for children from birth through age 8.
Parks & PlaygroundsFreePiers Park Children's Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Boston?
- Boston has 43 activities rated for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Top picks: Tropical Forest, Martin's Park, Park Swings, Miriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
- Are there free big kids activities in Boston?
- Yes. 15 of the 43 big kids-friendly activities in Boston are completely free, including Tropical Forest, Martin's Park, Park Swings.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Boston?
- 24 indoor or rainy-day activities in Boston are suitable for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Best rated: Tropical Forest, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USS Constitution Museum.
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