Activities for Big Kids in Seattle
61 activities for kids ages 7 to 9 in Seattle. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and planning tips.
Highest rated: Living Northwest Trail, Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown), Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum. 30 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 61 indexable picks for this page in Seattle, WA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
26 for infants, 48 for toddlers, 57 for little kids, 61 for big kids.
Weather and access
31 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 39 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 41 stroller-friendly stops. 26 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
30 free picks. 28 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Living Northwest Trail
5 starsThe Living Northwest Trail focuses on animals native to the Pacific Northwest, river otters, wolves, cougars, and bald eagles, which makes the whole e
Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown)
5 starsThe Great Big Game Show turns your family into contestants in a live, hosted game show, kids get to buzz in, compete for points, and win prizes while
Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum
4.9 starsThe Pacific Connections Gardens explore five distinct Pacific Rim ecosystems, Chile, Australia, China, Korea, and New Zealand, side by side in a way t
High Trek Adventures Everett
4.9 starsChildren clip into real obstacles, work across elevated ropes elements and finish with zip lines. Younger climbers get a lower 12-element course and s
Tropical Rain Forest Zone
4.9 starsThe Tropical Rain Forest Zone at Woodland Park Zoo is a warm, humid greenhouse environment home to free-flying birds, giant tree frogs, and reptiles t
Outdoor AdventuresLiving Northwest Trail
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12
EntertainmentGreat Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown)
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
Tours & ExperiencesFreePacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum
Ages: All ages
Outdoor AdventuresHigh Trek Adventures Everett
Ages: Ages 4 to 17; ages 4 to 8 use the Cadet's Course, while the Captain's Course is for ages 8 and older
Zoos & AquariumsTropical Rain Forest Zone
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeDiscovery Park Playground
Ages: All ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeElla Bailey Park
Ages: All ages
MuseumsPartially FreeThe Museum of Flight
Ages: Ages 5 to 14, with preschool activities and enough aviation history for interested teens
EntertainmentKids Science Labs
Ages: 2 to 12 years
Tours & ExperiencesFreeCenter for Urban Horticulture
Ages: All ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMaple Leaf Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
Tours & ExperiencesFreeDeane's Children's Park
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Seattle?
- Seattle has 61 activities rated for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Top picks: Living Northwest Trail, Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown), Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, High Trek Adventures Everett, Tropical Rain Forest Zone.
- Are there free big kids activities in Seattle?
- Yes. 30 of the 61 big kids-friendly activities in Seattle are completely free, including Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, Discovery Park Playground, Ella Bailey Park.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Seattle?
- 26 indoor or rainy-day activities in Seattle are suitable for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Best rated: Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown), Tropical Rain Forest Zone, The Museum of Flight.
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