Tween Activities in New Orleans
3 tween-approved activities in New Orleans for ages 10–12. From escape rooms to outdoor adventures, things tweens actually want to do.
Highest rated: Audubon Park, Lafreniere Park, Mardi Gras World. 2 are free. 1 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks

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
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 tweens (ages 10–12) in New Orleans?
- New Orleans has 3 activities rated for tweens (ages 10–12). Top picks: Audubon Park, Lafreniere Park, Mardi Gras World.
- Are there free tweens activities in New Orleans?
- Yes — 2 of the 3 tweens-friendly activities in New Orleans are completely free, including Audubon Park, Lafreniere Park.
- What indoor activities are good for tweens (ages 10–12) in New Orleans?
- 1 indoor or rainy-day activities in New Orleans are suitable for tweens (ages 10–12). Best rated: Mardi Gras World.
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