Activities for Big Kids in New Orleans
5 activities for kids ages 7–9 in New Orleans. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: The Hoot-n-Holler Inn, New Orleans Botanical Garden, Audubon Park. 2 are free. 2 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks

The Hoot-n-Holler Inn
4.8 starsThe Hoot-n-Holler Inn is a small, intimate children's venue in Mid-City New Orleans with a highly personal character that big commercial venues can't

New Orleans Botanical Garden
4.7 starsThe WPA-era Art Deco architecture gives the garden a storybook quality that younger kids find genuinely magical, the intricate tile-work fountains and

Audubon Park
4.7 starsAudubon Park has a beloved playground with a spray ground (splash pad area) that makes hot New Orleans days genuinely fun, kids run through the water

Lafreniere Park
4.7 starsLafreniere Park has pedal boats available seasonally on the park's lagoon, a feature that gives kids physical control of something on actual water, wh

Mardi Gras World
4.4 starsMardi Gras World lets kids stand next to the enormous float figures, some 20+ feet tall, that they've only seen on TV or parade videos, which creates

The Hoot-n-Holler Inn
Ages: Best for ages 2-10

New Orleans Botanical Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-10; also lovely for adults
FreeAudubon Park
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeLafreniere Park
Ages: Best for all ages

Mardi Gras World
Ages: Best for ages 5-14
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in New Orleans?
- New Orleans has 5 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: The Hoot-n-Holler Inn, New Orleans Botanical Garden, Audubon Park, Lafreniere Park, Mardi Gras World.
- Are there free big kids activities in New Orleans?
- Yes — 2 of the 5 big kids-friendly activities in New Orleans are completely free, including Audubon Park, Lafreniere Park.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in New Orleans?
- 2 indoor or rainy-day activities in New Orleans are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: The Hoot-n-Holler Inn, Mardi Gras World.
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