Tween Activities in St. Louis
30 tween-approved activities in St. Louis for ages 10–12. From escape rooms to outdoor adventures, things tweens actually want to do.
Highest rated: Adventures Of Intrigue, Activate Games, Longview Farm Park. 11 listings are free. 15 listings work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
How to use this tweens list
Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 30 indexable picks for this page in St. Louis, MO, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
11 for infants, 21 for toddlers, 28 for little kids, 30 for big kids.
Weather and access
20 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 18 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 19 stroller-friendly stops. 15 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
11 free picks. 16 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
Longview Farm Park
4.8 starsLongview Farm Park is a beautifully preserved 1,800-acre historic farm estate turned public park, featuring a massive barn, stables, historic building
Shaw Nature Reserve
4.8 starsShaw Nature Reserve is 2,400 acres of Ozark border landscape with 15 miles of hiking trails through grasslands, wetlands, woodlands, and a stunning wi
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
FreeLongview Farm Park
Ages: All ages
Shaw Nature Reserve
Ages: 5, 17 (requires walking; best for nature-curious families)
FreeLone Elk Park
Ages: All ages
FreeForest Park
Ages: All ages
FreePowder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Ages: All ages
FreeSaint Louis Zoo
Ages: All ages , one of the best free zoos in the country
FreeMonsanto Insectarium
Ages: 4, 17
We Rock The Spectrum Fenton
Ages: All ages , specifically designed for neurodiverse and disabled children, welcoming to all
FreeWorld Bird Sanctuary
Ages: 3, 17 (excellent for nature-loving kids)
FreeRiver's Edge
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Missouri Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages , Children's Garden is exceptional for ages 2, 12
James S. McDonnell Planetarium
Ages: 5, 17
Museum of Illusions - St. Louis
Ages: 5, 17 (and adults love it)
FreeBee Tree County Park
Ages: 3 and up
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
Ages: 10 and up (must meet height/weight requirements)
Omnimax Theater
Ages: 5, 17
FreeTower Grove Park
Ages: All ages
Partially FreeTilles Park
Ages: All ages, best for 2, 12
City Museum
Ages: 5, 17 (little kids need supervision on climbing structures)
Partially FreeSt. Louis Union Station
Ages: All ages , something at every stage
Cactus Pete's family Fun Center
Ages: 3, 16
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
Ages: 2, 12
Swing-A-Round Fun Town
Ages: 3, 17 (something for every age)
Sky Zone Fenton
Ages: 3, 17
FreeExplore St. Louis
Ages: All ages (as a planning resource)
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
Partially FreeUnion Station
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for tweens (ages 10–12) in St. Louis?
- St. Louis has 30 activities rated for tweens (ages 10–12). Top picks: Adventures Of Intrigue, Activate Games, Longview Farm Park, Shaw Nature Reserve, Lone Elk Park.
- Are there free tweens activities in St. Louis?
- Yes. 11 of the 30 tweens-friendly activities in St. Louis are completely free, including Longview Farm Park, Lone Elk Park, Forest Park.
- What indoor activities are good for tweens (ages 10–12) in St. Louis?
- 15 indoor or rainy-day activities in St. Louis are suitable for tweens (ages 10–12). Best rated: Adventures Of Intrigue, Activate Games, Monsanto Insectarium.
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