Things to Do with Kids in Rochester, NY

  • TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Rochester, New York, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canandaigua, Henrietta, Penfield and Brighton.
  • From National Museum of Play at The Strong to Seneca Park Zoo, the Rochester area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Bowling and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • Famous for being home to many acclaimed universities and research programs, the city of Rochester is also a thriving technological and business community. In addition to being the birthplace of many major organizations, such as Kodak, it is also a beautiful residential and tourist location. The most popular points of interest are the diverse restaurants and shopping centers, theatres, musical venues, thriving nightlife and its annual festivals.
  • TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Rochester, New York, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canandaigua, Henrietta, Penfield and Brighton.
  • From National Museum of Play at The Strong to Seneca Park Zoo, the Rochester area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Bowling and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • Famous for being home to many acclaimed universities and research programs, the city of Rochester is also a thriving technological and business community. In addition to being the birthplace of many major organizations, such as Kodak, it is also a beautiful residential and tourist location. The most popular points of interest are the diverse restaurants and shopping centers, theatres, musical venues, thriving nightlife and its annual festivals.
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Glowgolf 36 Eastview Mall Drive, Suite J-2, Victor, NY MoreLess Info
Luminescent golf balls, lit-up putters, neon obstacles, and incandescent walls illume players negotiating tricky glow-themed landscapes
6.7 Miles
76% 141 votes
Parks 4799 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612 MoreLess Info
Spend a perfect day on the beach when you visit Ontario Beach Park, with 39-acres of greenery and waterfront access. Your family will enjoy swimming, hiking, picnicking, and biking, and for a fee ride the carousel.
0.7 Miles
95% 61 votes
Boat Tours 250 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14608 MoreLess Info
The Sam Patch Erie Canal Tour departs from Schoen Place in the Port of Pittsford before traveling through the canal. Guests can encounter the signature canal experience when passing through the 40 ton gates to get through the lock chamber.
2.3 Miles
90% 86 votes
Parks Culver Road and Norris Drive, Rochester, NY MoreLess Info
Cobbs Hill Park is 109 acres and includes a reservoir, tennis and basketball courts, a baseball diamond, a loop for running or walking and many trails. The park also features a collection of lilacs and original tree plantings.
1.3 Miles
77% 70 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 657 East Ave, Rochester, NY MoreLess Info
Most of the shows at the Strasenburgh Planetarium are directed toward school groups, but public shows are also held on a weekly basis. There are also Saturday night laser shows choreographed to music with a different theme each month.
1.7 Miles
100% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 957 S Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 MoreLess Info
The Cinema Theatre is a neighborhood movie theater that is best known for being the oldest community theater in the town of Rochester. The theater doesn't accept credit or debit cards.
0.3 Miles
70% 128 votes
Waterfalls 60 Browns Race, Rochester, NY 14614 MoreLess Info
Three different waterfalls are contained within the City of Rochester's Letchworth State Park with the tallest being the Genesee River's High Falls. It is 97 feet high and can be viewed from a general park area near the falls.
5.4 Miles
33% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 525 Marketplace Drive, Rochester, NY 14623 MoreLess Info
Showing the latest flicks, Regal Cinemas Henrietta Cinema 18 offers visitors auditoriums with stadium seating and reclining seats. The theater often hosts weekly specials that reduces the price of popcorn and other snacks.
2.0 Miles
96% 341 votes
Gardens 171 Reservoir Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 MoreLess Info
Covering 150 acres, the Highland Park is best known for hosting the Lilac Festival. In here there are found a conservatory, memorials, gardens, and other amenities and facilities. Some of these can be rented for private events, such as weddings.
1.7 Miles
94% 708 votes
Specialty Museums International Museum of Photography and Film, Rochester, NY 14607 MoreLess Info
The oldest museum in the world dedicated to photography, the George Eastman House was opened in 1949 as a museum. The house was built between 1902 and 1905 and has 50 rooms.
0.5 Miles
97% 108 votes
Theaters 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY MoreLess Info
The Eastman Theatre is a venue that displays a number of musical performances that are open to the public. Performances at the theatre include piano recitals, saxophone players, and symphony orchestras, among others.
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