For the kids · St. Petersburg, United States
14 Things to Do in St. Petersburg with Kids
Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater leads the list. The rest of family-friendly St. Petersburg follows, ranked by real visits.
Chosen by venue type (family-oriented categories), ordered by real review volume. Updated monthly.
Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater
EntertainmentThe Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater is a cornerstone of St. Petersburg's cultural scene, located along the scenic waterfront.
Read our full guide →Mariinskiy-2
EntertainmentMariinskiy-2, also known as the Mariinsky Theatre's second stage, is a contemporary architectural masterpiece situated on the Kryukov Canal.
Read our full guide →Peter the Great Botanical Garden
Park & naturePeter the Great Botanical Garden, located in the Petrogradsky District of St. Petersburg, is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Russia.
Read our full guide →iLocked
EntertainmentiLocked is a premier escape room venue located in the historic center of St. Petersburg, Russia, on Solyanoy Lane.
Read our full guide →Bolshoi St Petersburg State Circus
EntertainmentThe Bolshoi St Petersburg State Circus, located on the Fontanka Embankment, is one of Russia's oldest and most beloved circus venues.
Read our full guide →Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-tours
Park & natureFree entryThe Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, located at the St. Petersburg Pier, serves as a gateway to the bay's diverse aquatic environments.
Read our full guide →MY Show
EntertainmentMY Show is a small entertainment venue located on Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street in the historic heart of St.
Read our full guide →Lensovet St Petersburg Academic Theater
EntertainmentThe Lensovet St Petersburg Academic Theater is a prominent performing arts venue located on Vladimirsky Avenue in the heart of St.
Read our full guide →Music Hall State Theater
EntertainmentThe Music Hall State Theater is a cultural landmark located in Aleksandrovskiy Park, near the Gorkovskaya metro station in St.
Read our full guide →Arkady Raykin Variety Theatre
EntertainmentArkady Raykin Variety Theatre is a renowned entertainment venue located on Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street, just off Nevsky Prospect in St.
Read our full guide →Yusupov Gardens
Park & natureFree entryYusupov Gardens is a serene green space located in the heart of St. Petersburg, Russia, near the Sadovaya metro station.
Read our full guide →Baltiyskiy Dom Theatre-Festival
EntertainmentThe Baltiyskiy Dom Theatre-Festival is a cultural gem in St. Petersburg, located in the Petrogradsky district within Aleksandrovskiy Park.
Read our full guide →Academical Maly Drama Theatre - Europe Theatre
EntertainmentThe Academical Maly Drama Theatre - Europe Theatre is a renowned performance venue located on Rubinshteyn Street in St.
Read our full guide →Dom Vverkh Dnom
EntertainmentDom Vverkh Dnom (House Upside Down) is a playful entertainment venue on Nevsky Prospekt in St.
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How we pick these
We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 187 St. Petersburg places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.
Good to know
Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.
Popular museums and parks in St. Petersburg are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.
Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.
Common questions
Is St. Petersburg good to visit with kids?+
Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.
What can you do for free with kids in St. Petersburg?+
Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in St. Petersburg for the full set.
How many days do you need in St. Petersburg with children?+
Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.