Activities for Big Kids in Virginia Beach
30 activities for kids ages 7 to 9 in Virginia Beach. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and planning tips.
Highest rated: Kids Cove Playground, Cape Story Park, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. 10 listings are free. 14 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning 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 30 indexable picks for this page in Virginia Beach, VA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
13 for infants, 21 for toddlers, 28 for little kids, 30 for big kids.
Weather and access
15 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 18 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 13 stroller-friendly stops. 14 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
10 free picks. 19 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks

Kids Cove Playground
4.8 starsKids Cove is one of the largest playgrounds in the Virginia Beach area, with multi-level climbing structures, slides, swings, and play areas sized for

Cape Story Park
4.8 starsCape Story Park is a neighborhood park in one of Virginia Beach's most charming residential communities, Cape Story by the Sea near the North End. The

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4.8 starsChildren can look for turtles, frogs, deer, raccoons, otters, bobcat signs, and many birds while crossing boardwalks, marsh paths, dunes, and viewing

Fun Forest Playground
4.8 starsFun Forest Playground is one of the better-known family destinations in Chesapeake, a large, well-equipped playground inside the 100+ acre Chesapeake

iFLY VA Beach
4.8 starsIndoor skydiving is legitimately one of the more thrilling activities kids can do safely, and 'safely' is the key word that makes parents comfortable.
Tours & ExperiencesFreeKids Cove Playground
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeCape Story Park
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
Zoos & AquariumsPartially FreeBack Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeFun Forest Playground
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
EntertainmentiFLY VA Beach
Ages: Big Kids to Teens
MuseumsMilitary Aviation Museum
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Outdoor AdventuresThe Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
Ages: Big Kids to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeGrommet Island Park
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
Tours & ExperiencesFreeMount Trashmore Park
Ages: All Ages
Tours & ExperiencesFirst Landing State Park
Ages: All Ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeWilliams Farm Park
Ages: Infants to Tweens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeBeach Park
Ages: All Ages
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Virginia Beach?
- Virginia Beach has 30 activities rated for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Top picks: Kids Cove Playground, Cape Story Park, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Fun Forest Playground, iFLY VA Beach.
- Are there free big kids activities in Virginia Beach?
- Yes. 10 of the 30 big kids-friendly activities in Virginia Beach are completely free, including Kids Cove Playground, Cape Story Park, Fun Forest Playground.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Virginia Beach?
- 14 indoor or rainy-day activities in Virginia Beach are suitable for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Best rated: iFLY VA Beach, Military Aviation Museum, Nova Adventure Park.
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