Activities for Big Kids in Salt Lake City
40 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, Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo. 14 listings are free. 27 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 40 indexable picks for this page in Salt Lake City, UT, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
14 for infants, 33 for toddlers, 38 for little kids, 40 for big kids.
Weather and access
27 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 15 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 22 stroller-friendly stops. 27 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
14 free picks. 23 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Kids Empire Salt Lake City
4.9 starsThe soft play structures are modern and well-maintained, the toddler areas are separated from big-kid zones, and the overall environment feels clean a
Ninja Kidz Action Park
4.9 starsKids can rotate among trampolines, dodgeball, basketball hoops, and ninja-style activities in one energetic indoor park.
Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo
4.9 starsThe Lighthouse Point Splash Zone is a huge hit with younger zoo visitors, kids can run through water jets, splash in shallow pools, and cool off on ho
Hill Aerospace Museum
4.9 starsChildren can stand close to full-size bombers, fighters, helicopters, and other aerospace vehicles, then use scavenger hunts and interactive exhibits
Smash it Rage Rooms
4.9 starsThe 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
EntertainmentKids Empire Salt Lake City
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
EntertainmentNinja Kidz Action Park
Ages: 5, 16
EntertainmentLighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
MuseumsFreeHill Aerospace Museum
Ages: Best for ages 4 to 15, especially children interested in aircraft, machines, military history, or STEM
EntertainmentSmash it Rage Rooms
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up (verify minimum age when booking)
Farms & NaturePartially FreeWater Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
MuseumsFreeMonte L. Bean Life Science Museum
Ages: Ages 2 to 12, with additional depth for teens interested in biology, ecology, and evolution
EntertainmentThe Big Green
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 12
EntertainmentClaw Zone
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
MuseumsNatural History Museum of Utah
Ages: 4 to 14, with strong exhibits for science-loving teens and adults too
MuseumsFreeChurch History Museum
Ages: All ages; school-age children and teens will understand the history most fully, while younger children can use the hands-on activities with an adult.
Tours & ExperiencesPartially FreeWheeler Historic Farm
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Salt Lake City?
- Salt Lake City has 40 activities rated for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Top picks: Kids Empire Salt Lake City, Ninja Kidz Action Park, Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo, Hill Aerospace Museum, Smash it Rage Rooms.
- Are there free big kids activities in Salt Lake City?
- Yes. 14 of the 40 big kids-friendly activities in Salt Lake City are completely free, including Hill Aerospace Museum, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Church History Museum.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Salt Lake City?
- 27 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, Hill Aerospace Museum.
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