Activities for Big Kids in St. Louis
41 activities for kids ages 7–9 in St. Louis. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: Adventures Of Intrigue, Activate Games, Shaw Park Treetop Playground. 18 listings are free. 19 listings work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent 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 St. Louis, MO, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
20 for infants, 32 for toddlers, 39 for little kids, 41 for big kids.
Weather and access
24 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 25 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 30 stroller-friendly stops. 19 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
18 free picks. 20 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Adventures Of Intrigue
5 starsAdventures of Intrigue in Tower Grove South offers immersive escape room experiences that challenge families to work together, solve puzzles, and beat
Activate Games
4.9 starsActivate is a real-life video game experience. You move through rooms with laser grids, light-up floor panels, reaction speed walls, and memory challe
Shaw Park Treetop Playground
4.9 starsShaw Park's Treetop Playground is an elevated play structure set among the trees of Clayton's beautiful Shaw Park, featuring multi-level climbing, con
Museum of Illusions - St. Louis
4.8 starsMuseum of Illusions is a completely interactive experience where every installation is designed to mess with your perception, rooms that make you look
Lone Elk Park
4.8 starsLone Elk Park is a free drive-through St. Louis County park where wild elk, bison, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey roam freely alongside the road.
Adventures Of Intrigue
Ages: 8, 17 (with adult)
Activate Games
Ages: Best for ages 6-17
FreeShaw Park Treetop Playground
Ages: 2, 12
Museum of Illusions - St. Louis
Ages: 5, 17 (and adults love it)
FreeLone Elk Park
Ages: All ages
FreeLongview Farm Park
Ages: All ages
FreeSuson Animal Farm
Ages: 2, 10
FreeForest Park
Ages: All ages
FreeStieren Park
Ages: 1, 10 years old
FreePowder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Ages: All ages
FreeMonsanto Insectarium
Ages: 4, 17
Kids Empire Fenton
Ages: 1, 10
FreeWorld Bird Sanctuary
Ages: 3, 17 (excellent for nature-loving kids)
FreeRiver's Edge
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Shaw Nature Reserve
Ages: 5, 17 (requires walking; best for nature-curious families)
Missouri Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages , Children's Garden is exceptional for ages 2, 12
James S. McDonnell Planetarium
Ages: 5, 17
FreeSaint Louis Zoo
Ages: All ages , one of the best free zoos in the country
FreeZachary's Playground
Ages: 1, 12 years old, especially great for kids with special needs
We Rock The Spectrum Fenton
Ages: All ages , specifically designed for neurodiverse and disabled children, welcoming to all
MADE for Kids, created by The Magic House
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
City Museum
Ages: 5, 17 (little kids need supervision on climbing structures)
Partially FreeTilles Park
Ages: All ages, best for 2, 12
FreeLafayette Park
Ages: 1, 10 years old
Omnimax Theater
Ages: 5, 17
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
Ages: 10 and up (must meet height/weight requirements)
FreeTower Grove Park
Ages: All ages
FreeTurtle Playground
Ages: 1, 10 years old
FreeBee Tree County Park
Ages: 3 and up
Cactus Pete's family Fun Center
Ages: 3, 16
Partially FreeSt. Louis Union Station
Ages: All ages , something at every stage
Kids Empire Ballwin
Ages: 1, 10
FreeWillmore Park
Ages: 1, 10 years old
Lava Island
Ages: Best for ages 1-9
Sky Zone Fenton
Ages: 3, 17
Swing-A-Round Fun Town
Ages: 3, 17 (something for every age)
FreeExplore St. Louis
Ages: All ages (as a planning resource)
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
Ages: 2, 12
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
Partially FreeUnion Station
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in St. Louis?
- St. Louis has 41 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: Adventures Of Intrigue, Activate Games, Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Museum of Illusions - St. Louis, Lone Elk Park.
- Are there free big kids activities in St. Louis?
- Yes. 18 of the 41 big kids-friendly activities in St. Louis are completely free, including Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Lone Elk Park, Longview Farm Park.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in St. Louis?
- 19 indoor or rainy-day activities in St. Louis are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: Adventures Of Intrigue, Activate Games, Museum of Illusions - St. Louis.
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