Activities for Big Kids in Tampa
29 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Tampa. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: iSmash Tampa, Empower Adventures Tampa Bay, Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park. 3 listings are free. 21 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 29 indexable picks for this page in Tampa, FL, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
2 for infants, 14 for toddlers, 28 for little kids, 29 for big kids.
Weather and access
23 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 10 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 12 stroller-friendly stops. 21 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
3 free picks. 26 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
iSmash Tampa
5 starsiSmash is a rage room experience — participants wear full protective gear (helmet, coveralls, gloves) and smash electronics, glass, and objects in a c
Empower Adventures Tampa Bay
5 starsEmpower Adventures Tampa Bay is a zip line and aerial adventure park in Oldsmar with a perfect 5.0 Google rating from over 6,500 reviews — the most re
Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park
4.9 starsKids Empire is a massive indoor play park with multi-level climbing structures, slides that would be the main attraction at any other playground, a to
HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary
4.8 starsHorsePower for Kids is a rare gem — a working horse facility and animal sanctuary that lets children get hands-on with horses, ponies, goats, and othe
Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
4.8 starsTampa Bay Watch Discovery Center is a small, mission-driven marine science center on St. Pete's waterfront focused on Tampa Bay's ecosystems — kids ca
EntertainmentKids Empire Tampa Citrus Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
EntertainmentElev8 Fun
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
EntertainmentBounce Zone Tampa
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
EntertainmentAltitude Trampoline Park Tampa
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
EntertainmentLaser Ops Xtreme Fun Center
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up
Zoos & AquariumsHorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
EntertainmentiSmash Tampa
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up (some sessions require minimum age)
EntertainmentThe Airosphere, Inflatable Park & Arcades
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeCurtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Ages: All ages welcome
EntertainmentUrban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Beaches & WaterAdventure Island
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up
MuseumsMuseum of Science & Innovation - MOSI
Ages: Best for ages 4-12
MuseumsGreat Explorations Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
MuseumsSaunders Planetarium
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Zoos & AquariumsTampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Zoos & AquariumsMarine Science Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
MuseumsMission Moonbase
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Farms & NatureFreeUSF Botanical Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
EntertainmentFlying Squirrel Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
EntertainmentSky Zone Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
EntertainmentLaunch Family Entertainment Clearwater
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
EntertainmentBounce City Brandon
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
EntertainmentWe Rock the Spectrum - Tampa
Ages: Best for all ages including kids with sensory needs
EntertainmentGet Air Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
EntertainmentCatapult Adventure Park St. Pete
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
RestaurantsChuck E. Cheese
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Outdoor AdventuresEmpower Adventures Tampa Bay
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (minimum age/weight requirements apply)
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeAnderson Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Zoos & AquariumsBusch Gardens Tampa Bay
Ages: Best for ages 3-17
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in Tampa?
- Tampa has 29 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: iSmash Tampa, Empower Adventures Tampa Bay, Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park, HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary, Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center.
- Are there free big kids activities in Tampa?
- Yes. 3 of the 29 big kids-friendly activities in Tampa are completely free, including Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Anderson Park, USF Botanical Gardens.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in Tampa?
- 21 indoor or rainy-day activities in Tampa are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: iSmash Tampa, Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park, We Rock the Spectrum - Tampa.
More Ways to Browse
Free Tampa Weekend Activity Planner
Get a printable planner with Tampa activity ideas by age, a packing checklist, and weekly picks in your inbox.
Join 1,000+ parents. No spam, ever.