Activities for Little Kids in New Orleans
37 activities for kids ages 4 to 6 in New Orleans. Interactive exhibits, playgrounds, and hands-on experiences designed for young children.
Highest rated: LOOP NOLA, We PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds, Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. 14 listings are free. 17 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.
How to use this little 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, 33 for toddlers, 37 for little kids, 35 for big kids.
Weather and access
20 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 23 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 25 stroller-friendly stops. 17 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
14 free picks. 19 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

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

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
Parks & PlaygroundsPartially FreeLOOP NOLA
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
EntertainmentWe PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds
Ages: Toddlers to Tweens
MuseumsFreeSydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Ages: All Ages
Tours & ExperiencesMuseum of Illusions
Ages: Little Kids to Teens
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeExposition Boulevard Playground
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
Parks & PlaygroundsThe Hive on Woodland
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
MuseumsThe National WWII Museum
Ages: All Ages
Tours & ExperiencesPartially FreeNew Orleans City Park
Ages: All Ages
Tours & ExperiencesAudubon Louisiana Nature Center
Ages: Toddlers to Tweens
Tours & ExperiencesNew Orleans Botanical Garden
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeLafreniere Park
Ages: All Ages
Zoos & AquariumsGlobal Wildlife Center
Ages: All Ages
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for little kids (ages 4 to 6) in New Orleans?
- New Orleans has 37 activities rated for little kids (ages 4 to 6). Top picks: LOOP NOLA, We PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds, Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, Museum of Illusions, Exposition Boulevard Playground.
- Are there free little kids activities in New Orleans?
- Yes. 14 of the 37 little kids-friendly activities in New Orleans are completely free, including Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, Exposition Boulevard Playground, Lafreniere Park.
- What indoor activities are good for little kids (ages 4 to 6) in New Orleans?
- 17 indoor or rainy-day activities in New Orleans are suitable for little kids (ages 4 to 6). Best rated: We PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds, Museum of Illusions, The Hive on Woodland.
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