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Activities for Big Kids in Nashville

30 activities for kids ages 7 to 9 in Nashville. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and planning tips.

Highest rated: Great Big Game Show Nashville, Maddy's Playhouse, Lane Motor Museum. 3 listings are free. 23 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 30 indexable picks for this page in Nashville, TN, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.

Quick fit

7 for infants, 21 for toddlers, 27 for little kids, 30 for big kids.

Weather and access

24 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 13 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 11 stroller-friendly stops. 23 rainy-day backups.

Cost scan

3 free picks. 24 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.

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Top Picks

Great Big Game Show Nashville
#1

Great Big Game Show Nashville

5 stars

Great Big Game Show Nashville puts families inside a giant live game show, with buzzers, on-screen scores, trivia, and physical challenges that put ki

Best for ages 6-16IndoorPricing is per-session game; budget approximately $60-100 for a family of 4 for a full experience
Maddy's Playhouse
#2

Maddy's Playhouse

5 stars

Kids go wild for the multi-level climbing structures and slides that are scaled perfectly for the under-10 crowd. Nothing feels too high or too scary

Best for ages 1-10IndoorApproximately $50-70 for a family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids): roughly $12-15/child, adults often admitted free or at reduced rate
Lane Motor Museum
#3

Lane Motor Museum

4.8 stars

The collection is full of vehicles that look different from everyday cars, including tiny microcars, amphibious vehicles, prototypes and propeller-pow

Ages 4-15, especially children interested in cars, machines and unusual designsIndoor$36 for two adults and two children ages 6-17
The Adventure Park at Nashville
#4

The Adventure Park at Nashville

4.8 stars

The Adventure Park at Nashville puts kids into tree-top ropes courses in the woods of Percy Warner Park, one of Nashville's most beautiful green space

Best for ages 7-17OutdoorTypical ropes course pricing is $35-55/person for a 3-hour session
We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym - Franklin, TN
#5

We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym - Franklin, TN

4.8 stars

The Franklin We Rock the Spectrum location brings the same zip lines, therapy swings, and sensory equipment to the Cool Springs/Franklin area, with th

Best for ages 0-10; all abilities welcomeIndoorTypical drop-in rate $12-16 per child; adults usually included or small fee
Great Big Game Show NashvilleEntertainment

Great Big Game Show Nashville

5.0(6,748)

Ages: Best for ages 6 to 16

IndoorRainy Day
Maddy's PlayhouseParks & Playgrounds

Maddy's Playhouse

5.0(29)

Ages: Best for ages 1 to 10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Lane Motor MuseumMuseumsPartially Free

Lane Motor Museum

4.8(3,614)

Ages: Ages 4 to 15, especially children interested in cars, machines and unusual designs

IndoorRainy Day
The Adventure Park at NashvilleOutdoor Adventures

The Adventure Park at Nashville

4.8(373)

Ages: Best for ages 7 to 17

Outdoor
We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym - Franklin, TNEntertainment

We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym - Franklin, TN

4.8(51)

Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10; all abilities welcome

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Tennessee State MuseumMuseumsFree

Tennessee State Museum

4.8(3,926)

Ages: Best for ages 3 to 12; the Children's Gallery specifically targets ages 3 to 8

IndoorRainy Day
Warner Park Nature CenterTours & ExperiencesFree

Warner Park Nature Center

4.8(486)

Ages: Best for ages 2 to 13

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Andrew Jackson’s HermitageMuseums

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

4.7(5,964)

Ages: Ages 8 to 15 for the strongest mix of history, exhibits and sustained walking

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Centennial ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

Centennial Park

4.7(15,080)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Musicians Hall of Fame & MuseumMuseums

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum

4.7(2,513)

Ages: Best for ages 6 to 17; hands-on music stations broaden the appeal beyond children who already know music history.

IndoorRainy Day
Nashville Zoo Giraffe HouseZoos & Aquariums

Nashville Zoo Giraffe House

4.7(58)

Ages: All ages (zoo admission required)

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
SOAR Adventure TowerTours & Experiences

SOAR Adventure Tower

4.7(686)

Ages: Best for ages 7 to 17

Outdoor

Common Questions

What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Nashville?
Nashville has 30 activities rated for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Top picks: Great Big Game Show Nashville, Maddy's Playhouse, Lane Motor Museum, The Adventure Park at Nashville, We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym - Franklin, TN.
Are there free big kids activities in Nashville?
Yes. 3 of the 30 big kids-friendly activities in Nashville are completely free, including Tennessee State Museum, Warner Park Nature Center, Centennial Park.
What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Nashville?
23 indoor or rainy-day activities in Nashville are suitable for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Best rated: Great Big Game Show Nashville, Maddy's Playhouse, Lane Motor Museum.

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