Activities for Big Kids in San Antonio
41 activities for kids ages 7 to 9 in San Antonio. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and planning tips.
Highest rated: Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours, We Rock the Spectrum - Cibolo Canyons, Live Oak Park Treehouse Playground. 16 listings are free. 18 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 41 indexable picks for this page in San Antonio, TX, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
14 for infants, 34 for toddlers, 40 for little kids, 41 for big kids.
Weather and access
24 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 26 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 21 stroller-friendly stops. 18 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
16 free picks. 22 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours
4.8 starsCostumed guides mix creepy stories, local history and humor while families walk past the Alamo, Menger Hotel, Spanish Governor's Palace and the old Be
We Rock the Spectrum - Cibolo Canyons
4.8 starsWe Rock the Spectrum is purpose-built for all kids to feel welcome, the equipment includes zip lines, swings, a trampoline, climbing structures, and s
Live Oak Park Treehouse Playground
4.8 starsThe Treehouse Playground at Live Oak's main city park stands out for exactly what its name suggests, treehouse-themed play equipment that sparks imagi
Blue Playground
4.8 starsBlue Playground is a standout destination within Phil Hardberger Park, named for its bold blue color scheme, it features imaginative play structures t
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
4.8 starsChildren can walk through large stone compounds, look for arches and old living spaces, learn about acequias and farm fields, earn Junior Ranger badge
Tours & ExperiencesSisters Grimm Ghost Tours
Ages: About ages 8 to 17; parental discretion is advised for ages 6 and younger
Parks & PlaygroundsWe Rock the Spectrum - Cibolo Canyons
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeLive Oak Park Treehouse Playground
Ages: 3-10 years
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeBlue Playground
Ages: 2-10 years
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeSan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Ages: Ages 6 to 14, although the free Junior Ranger program is open to every age
Tours & ExperiencesMcKenna Children's Museum
Ages: 0, 10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreePhil Hardberger Park
Ages: All ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeJapanese Tea Garden
Ages: All ages; strongest for ages 4 to 12 with close adult supervision near stairs and ponds
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeHemisfair Playground and Splash Pad
Ages: 2-12 years
Tours & ExperiencesSan Antonio Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages; best experience for 3, 12
MuseumsPartially FreeWitte Museum
Ages: Ages 4 to 12, especially children interested in dinosaurs, wildlife and Texas history
Tours & ExperiencesFreeMcAllister Park
Ages: All ages
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in San Antonio?
- San Antonio has 41 activities rated for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Top picks: Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours, We Rock the Spectrum - Cibolo Canyons, Live Oak Park Treehouse Playground, Blue Playground, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
- Are there free big kids activities in San Antonio?
- Yes. 16 of the 41 big kids-friendly activities in San Antonio are completely free, including Live Oak Park Treehouse Playground, Blue Playground, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in San Antonio?
- 18 indoor or rainy-day activities in San Antonio are suitable for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Best rated: We Rock the Spectrum - Cibolo Canyons, McKenna Children's Museum, Witte Museum.
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