Activities for Big Kids in Boston
42 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. 14 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 42 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, 34 for toddlers, 42 for little kids, 42 for big kids.
Weather and access
28 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 24 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 25 stroller-friendly stops. 24 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
14 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
Childrens Wharf Harborwalk
4.8 starsKids love spotting boats and ferries on the harbor, the open waterfront views, and the sense of adventure walking along the working waterfront. The pa
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
Zoos & AquariumsFreeTropical Forest
Ages: Toddlers to Big Kids
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMartin's Park
Ages: Infants to Tweens
Tours & ExperiencesFreePark Swings
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeChildrens Wharf Harborwalk
Ages: All Ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMiriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground
Ages: Toddlers to Big Kids
MuseumsMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston
Ages: All Ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeCastle Island Playground
Ages: Toddlers to Tweens
Parks & PlaygroundsPartially FreeBoston Public Garden
Ages: All Ages
MuseumsPartially FreeUSS Constitution Museum
Ages: All Ages
Tours & ExperiencesPartially FreeMass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
MuseumsMuseum of Science
Ages: All Ages
MuseumsBoston Children's Museum
Ages: Infants to Tweens
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Boston?
- Boston has 42 activities rated for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Top picks: Tropical Forest, Martin's Park, Park Swings, Childrens Wharf Harborwalk, Miriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground.
- Are there free big kids activities in Boston?
- Yes. 14 of the 42 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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