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Tween Activities in New Orleans

24 tween-approved activities in New Orleans for ages 10 to 12. Escape rooms, outdoor adventures, cost estimates, and planning tips.

Highest rated: We PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds, LOOP NOLA, Zero Latency New Orleans. 6 listings are free. 14 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.

How to use this tweens list

Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 24 indexable picks for this page in New Orleans, LA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.

Quick fit

12 for infants, 18 for toddlers, 22 for little kids, 23 for big kids.

Weather and access

16 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 14 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 10 stroller-friendly stops. 14 rainy-day backups.

Cost scan

6 free picks. 14 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.

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Top Picks

We PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds
#1

We PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds

5 stars

We PLAY Center is a community-focused sports and play facility in the Treme/Lafitte neighborhood of New Orleans, offering sports-based programming for

Best for ages 3-12IndoorCheck with venue for current pricing
LOOP NOLA
#2

LOOP NOLA

5 stars

LOOP NOLA is a community recreation center near City Park that offers outdoor sports courts, running areas, and programming that gives kids a structur

Best for ages 3-17OutdoorSome programming is free; specialized programs may have fees
Zero Latency New Orleans
#3

Zero Latency New Orleans

5 stars

Zero Latency uses free-roam virtual reality where participants physically walk through a large warehouse space in full VR gear, unlike seated VR, the

Best for ages 12+ (minimum age requirements apply)IndoorSessions typically $45-55 per person for 30-60 min VR experiences
Museum of Illusions
#4

Museum of Illusions

4.9 stars

The forced-perspective rooms create photos where kids appear to be giants or tiny compared to family members, generating endless laughter and exciteme

Best for ages 6-16IndoorTickets ~$20-25/person
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
#5

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

4.9 stars

Children can follow winding paths around lagoons, hunt for giant shapes and bright colors, cross bridges, spot wildlife, and compare more than 90 scul

Ages 4-12, though the paths and large outdoor sculptures can work for every ageFreeOutdoor$0 for garden admission
We PLAY Center by TrainingGroundsEntertainment

We PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds

Ages: Best for ages 3 to 12

IndoorRainy Day
LOOP NOLAParks & PlaygroundsPartially Free

LOOP NOLA

5.0(26)

Ages: Best for ages 3 to 17

Outdoor
Zero Latency New OrleansEntertainment

Zero Latency New Orleans

Ages: Best for ages 12+ (minimum age requirements apply)

IndoorRainy Day
Museum of IllusionsTours & Experiences

Museum of Illusions

4.9(535)

Ages: Best for ages 6 to 16

IndoorRainy Day
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture GardenMuseumsFree

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

4.9(1,510)

Ages: Ages 4 to 12, though the paths and large outdoor sculptures can work for every age

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
The National WWII MuseumMuseums

The National WWII Museum

4.8(30,289)

Ages: Ages 8 to 17 for the main galleries; selected storytimes and family activities also serve ages 3 to 8

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
New Orleans City ParkTours & ExperiencesPartially Free

New Orleans City Park

4.8(19,843)

Ages: Best for all ages, something for every age group

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
New Orleans Pharmacy MuseumMuseums

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

4.7(2,777)

Ages: About 8-17, especially confident readers interested in science or history

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
New Orleans Museum of ArtMuseumsPartially Free

New Orleans Museum of Art

4.7(5,373)

Ages: Best for ages 5 to 14, especially children who enjoy drawing, visual searches or large outdoor sculptures.

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Audubon Riverview (Butterfly) ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

Audubon Riverview (Butterfly) Park

4.7(1,329)

Ages: Best for all ages, Mississippi River views for everyone

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Audubon ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

Audubon Park

4.7(8,742)

Ages: Best for all ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Lafreniere ParkParks & PlaygroundsFree

Lafreniere Park

4.7(4,564)

Ages: Best for all ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

Common Questions

What are the best activities for tweens (ages 10 to 12) in New Orleans?
New Orleans has 24 activities rated for tweens (ages 10 to 12). Top picks: We PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds, LOOP NOLA, Zero Latency New Orleans, Museum of Illusions, Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
Are there free tweens activities in New Orleans?
Yes. 6 of the 24 tweens-friendly activities in New Orleans are completely free, including Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, Audubon Riverview (Butterfly) Park, Audubon Park.
What indoor activities are good for tweens (ages 10 to 12) in New Orleans?
14 indoor or rainy-day activities in New Orleans are suitable for tweens (ages 10 to 12). Best rated: We PLAY Center by TrainingGrounds, Zero Latency New Orleans, Museum of Illusions.

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