Activities for Big Kids in Indianapolis
31 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Indianapolis. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: Indianapolis Zoo Skyline, Frank's Paddlesports Livery, Goodies and Giggles Toy Store. 25 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks

Indianapolis Zoo Skyline
5 starsKids love getting up close to dolphins, orangutans, rhinos, and hundreds of other animals in beautifully designed habitats.

Frank's Paddlesports Livery
5 starsKids love paddling along the White River through Indianapolis, a unique water perspective on the city that feels like a genuine outdoor adventure righ

Goodies and Giggles Toy Store
5 starsGoodies and Giggles lives up to its name, kids get genuinely giddy browsing a store packed with fun and discovery.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours
5 starsKids are blown away by the sheer size of the track and the chance to see where real race cars speed at over 200 miles per hour.

Growing Places Indy
4.9 starsKids love seeing where vegetables actually come from and getting their hands in the soil during planting and harvest activities.

Indianapolis Zoo Skyline
Ages: All ages

Frank's Paddlesports Livery
Ages: 8–17

Goodies and Giggles Toy Store
Ages: 0–10

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours
Ages: Little kids to teens (5-17)

Growing Places Indy
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)

Mars Hill Arts Center
Ages: 3–16

4 Kids Books & Toys
Ages: 0–10

Faraday Toys
Ages: 3-12

McCloud Nature Park
Ages: 6–17

Arts for Lawrence
Ages: 4–16

Holliday Park
Ages: 0–13

Coxhall Gardens
Ages: All ages

Oldfields-Lilly House & Gardens
Ages: All ages

The Toy Pit
Ages: 6–16

Saltire Toys & Games
Ages: 5-18

Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys
Ages: 0–10
$$Mama Carolla's
Ages: All ages

Historic Potter's Covered Bridge
Ages: All ages

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)

Indianapolis Zoo Bicentennial Pavilion
Ages: All ages

White River Gardens
Ages: All ages

Indiana State Museum
Ages: 3–16

Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC)
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
$$Shin Dig
Ages: 6–16
$$Cafe Patachou
Ages: All ages
$Steer-In
Ages: All ages

Indianapolis Zoo
Ages: All ages
$$Good Morning Mama's
Ages: All ages

Combat Ops Entertainment-Indy
Ages: 8–17

Rascal's Fun Zone
Ages: 5–16

Grassy Creek Regional Park
Ages: 2–13
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in Indianapolis?
- Indianapolis has 31 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: Indianapolis Zoo Skyline, Frank's Paddlesports Livery, Goodies and Giggles Toy Store, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours, Growing Places Indy.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in Indianapolis?
- 25 indoor or rainy-day activities in Indianapolis are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: Indianapolis Zoo Skyline, Goodies and Giggles Toy Store, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours.
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