Activities for Big Kids in St. Louis
9 activities for kids ages 7–9 in St. Louis. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: James S. McDonnell Planetarium, Saint Louis Zoo, Monsanto Insectarium. 3 are free. 7 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks
James S. McDonnell Planetarium
4.8 starsLying back in the dome theater watching a full-sky projection of the universe is a uniquely powerful experience, kids go quiet in a way they rarely do
Saint Louis Zoo
4.8 starsThe Saint Louis Zoo is consistently ranked among the top 5 zoos in the US, and it's entirely free to enter, a fact that still surprises visitors. Kids
Monsanto Insectarium
4.8 starsThe Monsanto Insectarium puts kids face-to-face with some of the world's most spectacular insects and arachnids, giant walking sticks, enormous beetle
Turtle Playground
4.7 starsGiant concrete turtles you can climb on? Kids lose their minds for this place. The turtles range from crawl-on-me baby size to genuinely massive, and
City Museum
4.7 starsCity Museum is basically an adult-sized jungle gym built from salvaged industrial materials, kids go absolutely wild crawling through 10-story caves,
James S. McDonnell Planetarium
Ages: 5–17
FreeSaint Louis Zoo
Ages: All ages — one of the best free zoos in the country
FreeMonsanto Insectarium
Ages: 4–17
FreeTurtle Playground
Ages: 1–10 years old
City Museum
Ages: 5–17 (little kids need supervision on climbing structures)
Partially FreeSt. Louis Union Station
Ages: All ages — something at every stage
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
Ages: 2–12
City Jump Family Entertainment Complex
Ages: 3–17
Partially FreeUnion Station
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in St. Louis?
- St. Louis has 9 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: James S. McDonnell Planetarium, Saint Louis Zoo, Monsanto Insectarium, Turtle Playground, City Museum.
- Are there free big kids activities in St. Louis?
- Yes — 3 of the 9 big kids-friendly activities in St. Louis are completely free, including Saint Louis Zoo, Monsanto Insectarium, Turtle Playground.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in St. Louis?
- 7 indoor or rainy-day activities in St. Louis are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: James S. McDonnell Planetarium, Monsanto Insectarium, City Museum.
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