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Tween Activities in Williamsburg

24 tween-approved activities in Williamsburg for ages 10 to 12. Escape rooms, outdoor adventures, cost estimates, and planning tips.

Highest rated: Norfolk Botanical Garden, Freedom Park, Virginia Musical Museum. 4 listings are free. 14 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning 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 24 indexable picks for this page in Williamsburg, VA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.

Quick fit

8 for infants, 16 for toddlers, 22 for little kids, 24 for big kids.

Weather and access

16 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 16 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 16 stroller-friendly stops. 14 rainy-day backups.

Cost scan

4 free picks. 19 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.

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Top Picks

Norfolk Botanical Garden
#1

Norfolk Botanical Garden

4.8 stars

At 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

All ages; especially wonderful for ages 2-12Indoor & Outdoor$60-80 (adults ~$17, children ~$11; under 3 free; tram and boat tours extra)
Freedom Park
#2

Freedom Park

4.8 stars

Children can use the playground, follow a paved family trail, ride mountain bike routes matched to their skills, look for wildlife, explore the botani

All agesFreeOutdoorThe county lists the park, trails, playground, picnic areas, and historical features without a general admission fee
Virginia Musical Museum
#3

Virginia Musical Museum

4.8 stars

Kids who are musical or even just mildly interested in how music is made find this collection fascinating, the vintage jukeboxes, music boxes, and pla

Best for ages 6+ with interest in music historyIndoor$30-45 (check website for current admission)
Kidsburg
#4

Kidsburg

4.8 stars

Kidsburg at Veterans Park is one of Williamsburg's most beloved free destinations, a massive, community-built wooden playground that kids find excitin

Best for ages 2-12FreeOutdoor$0 (completely free)
Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park Williamsburg
#5

Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park Williamsburg

4.8 stars

Children climb suspended bridges, work through aerial obstacles, ride ziplines, and build confidence high in the forest. Families wanting to stay on t

Ages 7-17; children must also meet the height and supervision rules for their chosen courseOutdoorTreetop Journey costs $139
Norfolk Botanical GardenTours & Experiences

Norfolk Botanical Garden

4.8(8,693)

Ages: All ages; especially wonderful for ages 2 to 12

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Freedom ParkOutdoor AdventuresFree

Freedom Park

4.8(1,088)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Virginia Musical MuseumTours & Experiences

Virginia Musical Museum

4.8(132)

Ages: Best for ages 6+ with interest in music history

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
KidsburgTours & ExperiencesFree

Kidsburg

4.8(962)

Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park WilliamsburgOutdoor Adventures

Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park Williamsburg

4.8(1,036)

Ages: Ages 7 to 17; children must also meet the height and supervision rules for their chosen course

OutdoorRainy Day
VR64 Arcade / New World VREntertainment

VR64 Arcade / New World VR

4.8(76)

Ages: Best for ages 8 to 18

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Art Museums of Colonial WilliamsburgMuseumsFree

Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

4.7(1,509)

Ages: Best for ages 5 to 12, especially children who enjoy scavenger hunts, unusual objects, toys or drawing.

IndoorRainy Day
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf of Williamsburg VirginiaTours & Experiences

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf of Williamsburg Virginia

4.7(1,940)

Ages: Best for all ages 3+

Outdoor
Virginia Living MuseumTours & Experiences

Virginia Living Museum

4.7(4,863)

Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Funplex Trampoline Park.Entertainment

Funplex Trampoline Park.

4.7(313)

Ages: Best for ages 3 to 16

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
The Robins Nature Center at MaymontTours & ExperiencesFree

The Robins Nature Center at Maymont

4.7(1,384)

Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenTours & Experiences

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

4.7(1,847)

Ages: All ages; especially magical for ages 2 to 10

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly

Common Questions

What are the best activities for tweens (ages 10 to 12) in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg has 24 activities rated for tweens (ages 10 to 12). Top picks: Norfolk Botanical Garden, Freedom Park, Virginia Musical Museum, Kidsburg, Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park Williamsburg.
Are there free tweens activities in Williamsburg?
Yes. 4 of the 24 tweens-friendly activities in Williamsburg are completely free, including Freedom Park, Kidsburg, Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.
What indoor activities are good for tweens (ages 10 to 12) in Williamsburg?
14 indoor or rainy-day activities in Williamsburg are suitable for tweens (ages 10 to 12). Best rated: Virginia Musical Museum, Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park Williamsburg, VR64 Arcade / New World VR.

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