Activities for Big Kids in New York City
60 activities for kids ages 7 to 9 in New York City. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and planning tips.
Highest rated: World of Birds, Ferox Ninja Park - Trampolines, Ninja gym, Parkour, Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, NYBG. 17 listings are free. 30 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 60 indexable picks for this page in New York City, NY, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
15 for infants, 51 for toddlers, 58 for little kids, 60 for big kids.
Weather and access
38 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 37 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 47 stroller-friendly stops. 30 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
17 free picks. 38 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
World of Birds
4.8 starsWalking into the World of Birds is like stepping into a jungle where the birds aren't in cages, some exhibits have free-flight areas where tropical bi
Ferox Ninja Park - Trampolines, Ninja gym, Parkour
4.8 starsFerox Ninja Park in Greenpoint is not a standard trampoline park, it's a serious parkour and ninja athletics training facility that happens to also we
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, NYBG
4.8 starsThe Enid Haupt Conservatory houses a rainforest under glass, giant palms, tropical flowers, and ferns in a Victorian-era glasshouse that looks like so
Fun Island Playground
4.8 starsThe facility offers climbing, slides, and activity zones for kids through about age 10, plus the added bonus that stepping outside puts you right on t
Central Park
4.8 starsCentral Park has 21 different playgrounds scattered throughout its 840 acres, including the hugely popular Heckscher Playground at 62nd Street with wa
Tours & ExperiencesWorld of Birds
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
EntertainmentFerox Ninja Park - Trampolines, Ninja gym, Parkour
Ages: Little Kids to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesEnid A. Haupt Conservatory, NYBG
Ages: All Ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFun Island Playground
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
Tours & ExperiencesFreeCentral Park
Ages: All Ages
MuseumsIntrepid Museum
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeHeckscher Playground
Ages: Toddlers to Big Kids
Tours & ExperiencesEverett Children's Adventure Garden, NYBG
Ages: Toddlers to Big Kids
EntertainmentEmpire Adventure Park
Ages: Little Kids to Teens
EntertainmentLaunch Family Entertainment Queens
Ages: Little Kids to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesThain Family Forest
Ages: Little Kids to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreePier 25 Playground
Ages: Toddlers to Tweens
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in New York City?
- New York City has 60 activities rated for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Top picks: World of Birds, Ferox Ninja Park - Trampolines, Ninja gym, Parkour, Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, NYBG, Fun Island Playground, Central Park.
- Are there free big kids activities in New York City?
- Yes. 17 of the 60 big kids-friendly activities in New York City are completely free, including Central Park, Heckscher Playground, Pier 25 Playground.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in New York City?
- 30 indoor or rainy-day activities in New York City are suitable for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Best rated: World of Birds, Ferox Ninja Park - Trampolines, Ninja gym, Parkour, Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, NYBG.
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