What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City has 38 activities rated for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Top picks: Kids Empire Salt Lake City, Ninja Kidz Action Park, Smash it Rage Rooms, Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum.

Are there free big kids activities in Salt Lake City?

Yes. 13 of the 38 big kids-friendly activities in Salt Lake City are completely free, including Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Church History Museum, Murray City Park Playground.

What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Salt Lake City?

26 indoor or rainy-day activities in Salt Lake City are suitable for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Best rated: Kids Empire Salt Lake City, Ninja Kidz Action Park, Smash it Rage Rooms.

Activities for Big Kids in Salt Lake City

38 activities for kids ages 7 to 9 in Salt Lake City. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and planning tips.

Highest rated: Kids Empire Salt Lake City, Ninja Kidz Action Park, Smash it Rage Rooms. 13 listings are free. 26 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 38 indexable picks for this page in Salt Lake City, UT, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.

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13 for infants, 31 for toddlers, 36 for little kids, 38 for big kids.

Weather and access

26 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 13 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 21 stroller-friendly stops. 26 rainy-day backups.

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13 free picks. 22 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.

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Kids Empire Salt Lake City

4.9 stars

The soft play structures are modern and well-maintained, the toddler areas are separated from big-kid zones, and the overall environment feels clean a

Best for ages 0-10Indoor$50-$80 (Kids Empire typically charges $10-20/child for open play; adults often free; cafe add $10-15)

Ninja Kidz Action Park

4.9 stars

Kids can rotate among trampolines, dodgeball, basketball hoops, and ninja-style activities in one energetic indoor park.

5, 16IndoorAdmission depends on the live South Jordan ticket choice and session

Smash it Rage Rooms

4.9 stars

The rage room concept, suited up in protective gear, given a selection of smashable items, and let loose with a bat, is cathartic for older kids in a

Best for ages 8 and up (verify minimum age when booking)Indoor$100-$180 (rage room sessions typically $25-45/person; group/family packages may offer better rates)

Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

4.9 stars

Red Butte Garden sits on the foothills above the University of Utah with mountain views and an extraordinary diversity of plant life, from the water-w

Best for ages 2 and upOutdoorRed Butte Garden admission: ~$12 adults, $8 children 3-12, free under 3 = ~$40 for 2 adults + 2 kids

Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

4.8 stars

Children can compare animals from many habitats, inspect insects, see a huge globe, explore marine and freshwater displays, and use a toddler play are

Ages 2 to 12, with additional depth for teens interested in biology, ecology, and evolutionFreeIndoor$0 for museum admission

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