Activities for Big Kids in New Orleans
37 activities for kids ages 7 to 9 in New Orleans. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and planning tips.
Highest rated: LOOP NOLA, We PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds, Exposition Boulevard Playground. 15 listings are free. 16 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 37 indexable picks for this page in New Orleans, LA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
24 for infants, 32 for toddlers, 36 for little kids, 37 for big kids.
Weather and access
19 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 25 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 24 stroller-friendly stops. 16 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
15 free picks. 18 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
LOOP NOLA
5 starsLOOP NOLA is a community recreation center near City Park that offers outdoor sports courts, running areas, and programming that gives kids a structur
We PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds
5 starsWe PLAY Center is a community-focused sports and play facility in the Treme/Lafitte neighborhood of New Orleans, offering sports-based programming for
Exposition Boulevard Playground
4.9 starsExposition Boulevard Playground sits along St. Charles Avenue in Uptown New Orleans, with the iconic green streetcars rolling past on the neutral grou
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
4.9 starsChildren can follow winding paths around lagoons, hunt for giant shapes and bright colors, cross bridges, spot wildlife, and compare more than 90 scul
Museum of Illusions
4.9 starsThe forced-perspective rooms create photos where kids appear to be giants or tiny compared to family members, generating endless laughter and exciteme
Parks & PlaygroundsPartially FreeLOOP NOLA
Ages: Best for ages 3 to 17
EntertainmentWe PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds
Ages: Best for ages 3 to 12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeExposition Boulevard Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1 to 10
MuseumsFreeSydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Ages: Ages 4 to 12, though the paths and large outdoor sculptures can work for every age
Tours & ExperiencesMuseum of Illusions
Ages: Best for ages 6 to 16
Parks & PlaygroundsThe Hive on Woodland
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
MuseumsThe National WWII Museum
Ages: Ages 8 to 17 for the main galleries; selected storytimes and family activities also serve ages 3 to 8
Tours & ExperiencesPartially FreeNew Orleans City Park
Ages: Best for all ages, something for every age group
MuseumsNew Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Ages: About 8-17, especially confident readers interested in science or history
MuseumsPartially FreeNew Orleans Museum of Art
Ages: Best for ages 5 to 14, especially children who enjoy drawing, visual searches or large outdoor sculptures.
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeWalnut Street Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1 to 10
Tours & ExperiencesFreeAudubon Riverview (Butterfly) Park
Ages: Best for all ages, Mississippi River views for everyone
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in New Orleans?
- New Orleans has 37 activities rated for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Top picks: LOOP NOLA, We PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds, Exposition Boulevard Playground, Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, Museum of Illusions.
- Are there free big kids activities in New Orleans?
- Yes. 15 of the 37 big kids-friendly activities in New Orleans are completely free, including Exposition Boulevard Playground, Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, Walnut Street Playground.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in New Orleans?
- 16 indoor or rainy-day activities in New Orleans are suitable for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Best rated: We PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds, Museum of Illusions, The Hive on Woodland.
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