Are there free big kids activities in Scottsdale?

Yes. 13 of the 38 big kids-friendly activities in Scottsdale are completely free, including Scottsdale Rotary Park Playground, Eldorado Park Playground North, Horizon Park Playground.

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

19 indoor or rainy-day activities in Scottsdale are suitable for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Best rated: Kids Empire Tempe, Activate Scottsdale (Paradise Valley), Slick City Action Park.

Activities for Big Kids in Scottsdale

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

Highest rated: Kids Empire Tempe, Activate Scottsdale (Paradise Valley), Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. 13 listings are free. 19 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 Scottsdale, AZ, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.

Quick fit

17 for infants, 25 for toddlers, 38 for little kids, 38 for big kids.

Weather and access

20 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 21 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 22 stroller-friendly stops. 19 rainy-day backups.

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13 free picks. 21 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.

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Kids Empire Tempe

5 stars

Kids Empire is a premium indoor playground concept with multiple themed zones, a toddler village, climbing structures, slides, sensory play, and a caf

1, 10 yearsIndoor$50 to $70 (Kids Empire typically charges per child; adults often free or minimal cost; check current Tempe pricing)

Activate Scottsdale (Paradise Valley)

5 stars

Activate is a physical gaming experience where kids run, jump, and compete through rooms of motion-sensor games, think obstacle courses meets video ga

Best for ages 6 and upIndoor$80-120 (sessions approximately $20-30 per person per hour; 2-8 players per room)

Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

4.9 stars

Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center is a rescue facility for Arizona's native wildlife, wolves, black bears, mountain lions, javelinas, and other s

Best for ages 5 and upOutdoor$60-100 (tour pricing varies; donations-based or set fee, check their website for current pricing)

Scottsdale Rotary Park Playground

4.9 stars

Rotary Park Playground in the Gainey Ranch neighborhood features well-maintained play equipment in a beautiful park setting with mature trees providin

1, 10 yearsFreeOutdoor$0 admission

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

4.9 stars

Boyce Thompson Arboretum is Arizona's oldest botanical garden, set in a dramatic desert canyon near Superior, and it offers something rare for kids: g

Best for ages 2 and up, especially nature-curious kidsOutdoor$35-55 (adults ~$15, kids ~$5-8 depending on age; on-site cafe for lunch adds $20-30)

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