Activities for Big Kids in Williamsburg
44 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Williamsburg. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: Lorikeet Glen, VR64 Arcade / New World VR, Virginia Musical Museum. 6 are free. 26 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Lorikeet Glen
4.9 starsWalking into an open-air aviary where colorful lorikeet parrots land directly on visitors' arms, heads, and shoulders is one of those completely unexp
VR64 Arcade / New World VR
4.8 starsFull virtual reality experiences using proper VR headsets put kids into immersive game worlds that standard video game consoles can't match — they're
Virginia Musical Museum
4.8 starsKids who are musical or even just mildly interested in how music is made find this collection genuinely fascinating — the vintage jukeboxes, music box
PLAY-N-FUN
4.8 starsPLAY-N-FUN is a classic indoor playground — the climbing structures, slides, tunnels, and open play areas that toddlers and young children are designe
Norfolk Botanical Garden
4.8 starsAt 4.8 stars with nearly 9,000 reviews, this is one of the best-rated family attractions in the Hampton Roads area. The Children's Adventure Garden ha
Lorikeet Glen
Ages: Best for ages 3+ (requires Busch Gardens admission)
VR64 Arcade / New World VR
Ages: Best for ages 8-18
Virginia Musical Museum
Ages: Best for ages 6+ with interest in music history
PLAY-N-FUN
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages; especially wonderful for ages 2-12
Explore More Discovery Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeFreedom Park
Ages: All ages
FreeKidsburg
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
York River State Park
Ages: 5–17
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages; especially magical for ages 2-10
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
New Quarter Park
Ages: 5–17
FreeBluebird Gap Farm
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Virginia Living Museum
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Funplex Trampoline Park.
Ages: Best for ages 3-16
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Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf of Williamsburg Virginia
Ages: Best for all ages 3+
FreeThe Robins Nature Center at Maymont
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Science Museum of Virginia
Ages: Best for ages 3-16
FreeKiwanis Park
Ages: All ages
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Play A Round Family Fun Center
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Partially FreeWaller Mill Park
Ages: All ages; especially great for families with mixed ages
Bel Laurel Farm
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Children's Museum of Richmond
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Danville Science Center
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
Children's Museum of Virginia
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Bounce House Family Entertainment Center
Ages: Best for ages 3-13
James City County Recreation Center
Ages: 2–17
Virginia Air & Space Science Center
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Virginia Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Slick City Action Park
0Ages: Best for ages 5-16
WISC - Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex
Ages: Best for ages 2+ (gymnastics and preschool programs)
Quarterpath Park Rec Center
Ages: All active ages (primarily serves enrolled programs and memberships)
Ironbound Park
Ages: 2–10
Jellystone Park™ Williamsburg
Ages: 2–12
FreeThe Grove Community Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Great Wolf Lodge | Williamsburg
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
Go-Karts Plus
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Wolf Haven
Ages: Best for ages 3+ (requires Busch Gardens admission)
Tactical Adventure Games
Ages: Best for ages 8-adult
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-18
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Williamsburg
Ages: Best for ages 6-adult
Tilt Studio Patrick Henry
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Science Museum of Western Virginia
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
Surge Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-17 — adventure park and arcade near Lynnhaven Mall
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in Williamsburg?
- Williamsburg has 44 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: Lorikeet Glen, VR64 Arcade / New World VR, Virginia Musical Museum, PLAY-N-FUN, Norfolk Botanical Garden.
- Are there free big kids activities in Williamsburg?
- Yes — 6 of the 44 big kids-friendly activities in Williamsburg are completely free, including Freedom Park, Kidsburg, Bluebird Gap Farm.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in Williamsburg?
- 26 indoor or rainy-day activities in Williamsburg are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: VR64 Arcade / New World VR, Virginia Musical Museum, PLAY-N-FUN.
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