Activities for Big Kids in Seattle
56 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Seattle. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown), Living Northwest Trail, Discovery Park Playground. 29 are free. 22 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks
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
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
Discovery Park Playground
4.9 starsDiscovery Park's playground benefits from being inside Seattle's largest urban park — after playing, kids can walk to 2 miles of beach, a historic lig
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
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
Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown)
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
Living Northwest Trail
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeDiscovery Park Playground
Ages: All ages
FreePacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum
Ages: All ages
Tropical Rain Forest Zone
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
WhirlyBall
Ages: 6–17 years
FreeNatureScaping of SW Washington's Wildlife Botanical Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
Kids Science Labs
Ages: 2–12 years
FreeDeane's Children's Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeCenter for Urban Horticulture
Ages: All ages
Partially FreeVolunteer Park Conservatory
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
FreeDiscovery Park
Ages: All ages
Bloedel Reserve
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up; toddlers enjoy it with supervision
FreeSeward Park Audubon Center
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Big Air Trampoline Park
Ages: 5–17 years
FreeElla Bailey Park
Ages: All ages
FreeMaple Leaf Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
The Jungle Gym
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeSalmon Slide - Carkeek Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Free"Artists At Play" Playground
Ages: 2–10 years
FreeCarl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages
FreeWest Woodland Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeSeward Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Tropical Butterfly House
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Nick's Magnificent
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeGreen Lake Park Playground
Ages: All ages
Point Defiance Zoo Botanical Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
FreeBellevue Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages
The Ridge Activity Center
Ages: All ages (different areas for different ages)
Museum of Illusions - Seattle
Ages: 5–17 years
FreeAlki Playground and Whale Tail Park
Ages: All ages
FreeHighline SeaTac Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages
FreeSSC Arboretum
Ages: All ages
FreeSeattle Children's PlayGarden
Ages: Best for ages 2-12, including children with disabilities
FreeMeridian Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-11
FreeBallard Playspace
Ages: 2–10 years
KidsQuest Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeSafari
Ages: 2–12 years
Cougar Mountain Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeLakewood Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeFairmount Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Adventure Alley
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeYesler Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Partially FreeScience Center Outdoor Water Area
Ages: Best for ages 2-9
Pump It Up Lynnwood Kids Birthdays and More
Ages: Best for ages 3-10
Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant
Ages: 4–14 years
Seattle Children's Museum
Ages: 0–8 years
Funtastic Playtorium
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Elevated Sportz Trampoline Park & Event Center
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up
Arena Sports Issaquah
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Pump It Up Kirkland Kids Birthdays and More
Ages: Best for ages 3-10
Funtastic Playtorium Alderwood
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeGas Works Park Kid Playground
Ages: All ages (playground for kids; park for everyone)
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (height restrictions apply for some attractions)
FreeUniversity Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeSouth Park Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in Seattle?
- Seattle has 56 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown), Living Northwest Trail, Discovery Park Playground, Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, Tropical Rain Forest Zone.
- Are there free big kids activities in Seattle?
- Yes — 29 of the 56 big kids-friendly activities in Seattle are completely free, including Discovery Park Playground, Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, NatureScaping of SW Washington's Wildlife Botanical Gardens.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in Seattle?
- 22 indoor or rainy-day activities in Seattle are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown), Tropical Rain Forest Zone, WhirlyBall.
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