Activities for Big Kids in Indianapolis
155 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Indianapolis. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: Circle City Tours, Indianapolis Zoo Skyline, Cultural Arts Gallery. 91 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Circle City Tours
5 starsKids love seeing Indianapolis from a new perspective and hearing fascinating stories about the city's history and landmarks.
Indianapolis Zoo Skyline
5 starsKids love getting up close to dolphins, orangutans, rhinos, and hundreds of other animals in beautifully designed habitats.
Cultural Arts Gallery
5 starsKids enjoy exploring colorful local artwork in a calm, welcoming gallery space that feels personal and community-connected.
Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium
5 starsKids love watching performances by young artists their own age and feeling the energy of live dance, music, and theater in an intimate auditorium sett
Create Art Studio
5 starsCreate Art Studio makes every child feel like a real artist in a fun, encouraging space designed just for them.
Circle City Tours
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Indianapolis Zoo Skyline
Ages: All ages
Cultural Arts Gallery
Ages: All ages
Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Create Art Studio
Ages: 3–12
Indianapolis Tour & Travel
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
BlackList Tours
Ages: Big kids to teens (9-17)
Frank's Paddlesports Livery
Ages: 8–17
The Whispering Shelf
Ages: 3-16
Goodies and Giggles Toy Store
Ages: 0–10
Happy Hen Toys
Ages: 0-10
The Carmel Arts Council Children’s Art Gallery
Ages: 1–10
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours
Ages: Little kids to teens (5-17)
Arts for Learning Indiana
Ages: 5–17
Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc.
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Wallet Island
Ages: All ages
The Art Lab
Ages: 3–10
McCloud Nature Park
Ages: 6–17
Dig Dig for Kids
Ages: 2–10
Mosaic Art Studio Indianapolis
Ages: 6–16
Fishers Flower Farm
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-16)
Growing Places Indy
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Toy Buzz & Fizz
Ages: 3-12
Faraday Toys
Ages: 3-12
Mars Hill Arts Center
Ages: 3–16
4 Kids Books & Toys
Ages: 0–10
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
Ages: 3–13
City Center Park
Ages: 0–10
Gallery 924
Ages: 6–17
Holliday Park Nature Center
Ages: 3–13
Monon Playground
Ages: 1–12
Westermeier Commons Playground
Ages: 2–10
Holliday Park
Ages: 0–13
Harrison Center
Ages: 6–17
eXplore Brown County
Ages: 8–17
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
Ages: All ages
Mind Tripping Show
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Ages: All ages
Oceans Building
Ages: All ages
Toodleydoo Toys LLC
Ages: 2-12
The Toy Pit
Ages: 6–16
Kids Ink Children's Bookstores
Ages: 0–12
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
Ages: 7–17
Arts for Lawrence
Ages: 4–16
Sandbox VR
Ages: 10–17
Coxhall Gardens
Ages: All ages
Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens
Ages: All ages
White River State Park
Ages: All ages
St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion
Ages: 3–14
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Ages: Infants to big kids (0-10)
Strawtown Koteewi Park
Ages: 6–17
$$His Place Eatery - Chicken & Waffles, Ribs & Soul Food (86th & Ditch Rd)
Ages: All ages
$$Mama Carolla's
Ages: All ages
Lawrence W. Inlow Park
Ages: 0–12
Flat Fork Creek Park
Ages: 5–16
Eagle Creek Park
Ages: 0–17
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Camptown, Inc.
Ages: 6–18
Tab Recreation
Ages: 3–17
Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys
Ages: 0–10
The Toy Drop
Ages: 0–10
Saltire Toys & Games
Ages: 5-18
Central Canal
Ages: All ages
Historic Potter's Covered Bridge
Ages: All ages
Hot Spot Collectibles and Toys LLC
Ages: 6–17
Indiana State Museum
Ages: 3–16
Indy Arts Council
Ages: 6–17
Its A Block Party
Ages: 2–10
Eagle Creek Earth Discovery
Ages: 3–13
Old World Gondoliers
Ages: All ages
Parkside Public House
Ages: All ages
ArtMix
Ages: 3–11
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Ages: 0–17
Kids Empire Hardegan
Ages: 0–10
White River Gardens
Ages: All ages
Newfields
Ages: All ages
Indianapolis Zoo Bicentennial Pavilion
Ages: All ages
Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages: 1–12
Soldiers & Sailors Monument
Ages: 5–16
Garcia's Gardens
Ages: Infants to big kids (0-10)
Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC)
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Indiana Dunes National Park
Ages: All ages
Indiana Statehouse
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Lakeshore Learning Store
Ages: 0-10
Indianapolis Art Center
Ages: 4–14
Indianapolis Ghosts: Ghost Tours and Haunted Pub Crawls
Ages: Big kids to teens (9-17)
Scott Starling Nature Sanctuary
Ages: 5–13
The Good Spot
Ages: All ages
$$Café Patachou
Ages: All ages
Indianapolis Artsgarden
Ages: All ages
$$Shin Dig
Ages: 6–16
Garfield Park
Ages: All ages
Conner Prairie
Ages: 3–12
Morgan's Outdoor Adventures
Ages: 6–17
Morse Park & Beach
Ages: All ages
Half Price Books
Ages: 2-18
Indy with Kids
Ages: All ages
Indy Stargate
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Indianapolis Zoo
Ages: All ages
Belmont Beach
Ages: All ages
$Steer-In
Ages: All ages
White River Boat Ramp
Ages: 6-17
Visit Indy
Ages: All ages
$$Good Morning Mama's
Ages: All ages
Tarkington Park
Ages: 2–12
Combat Ops Entertainment-Indy
Ages: 8–17
Frank & Judy O'Bannon Soccer Park
Ages: 5–16
Riverwood Park
Ages: 2–12
The Eagle Mass Ave
Ages: All ages
Indianapolis Zoo Gift Shop
Ages: 2-12
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: 3-17
Stout Field Park
Ages: 2–12
Rascal's Fun Zone
Ages: 5–16
Dan Wakefield Park
Ages: 2–10
Bertha Ross Park
Ages: 2–10
Bel-Aire Park
Ages: 2–10
React
Ages: 7–17
Slick City Action Park
Ages: 5–17
Family Time Adventures -- For Sale Contact through Facebook Page
Ages: 6–17
$$HollyHock Hill
Ages: 5–16
Christian Park
Ages: 2–16
Adrenaline Family Adventure Park
Ages: 5–17
Wildwood Park
Ages: 2–12
Smiley Ocean Themed Adventure Park
Ages: 3–12
Indiana Beach
Ages: 3-17
Grassy Creek Regional Park
Ages: 2–13
Garfield Park Sunken Garden
Ages: All ages
Carson Park
Ages: 2–12
Riverside Adventure Park
Ages: 2–13
Splash Island
Ages: 2-13
Arsenal Park
Ages: 2–12
$$Punch Bowl Social
Ages: 6–17
Haughville Park
Ages: 2–10
Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
Ages: All ages
Big Splash Adventure
Ages: 2-17
Indy Island Aquatic Center
Ages: 2-17
Kōmbo Family Coaster
Ages: 5–16
Clayton & LaSalle Park
Ages: 2–10
Blake's Garden
Ages: 1-10
The Children's Maze
Ages: 2–12
9D VR Experience
Ages: 6-17
Wes Montgomery Park
Ages: 2–10
Poor Jack Amusements
Ages: 2-12
D's Vintage Toys and Collectibles
Ages: 6-16
Escapades Family Fun Center
Ages: 3-17
Funland Indoor Playground
Ages: 1-10
Indianapolis Parks & Rec Department
Ages: All ages
Andrew Ramsey Park
Ages: 2–10
Centennial & Groff Park
Ages: 2–10
Indiana Steam Clock
Ages: All ages
Fun Factory (formerly Wheels of Wonder)
Ages: 2-12
Geist Waterfront Park
Ages: All ages
Riverside Adventure Park Nature Zone
Ages: 5–16
Fishers Parks
Ages: All ages
Mass Ave Cultural Arts District
Ages: All ages
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in Indianapolis?
- Indianapolis has 155 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: Circle City Tours, Indianapolis Zoo Skyline, Cultural Arts Gallery, Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium, Create Art Studio.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in Indianapolis?
- 91 indoor or rainy-day activities in Indianapolis are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: Indianapolis Zoo Skyline, Cultural Arts Gallery, Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium.
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