Only 25 minutes from downtown Rochester, spark your curiosity at Genesee Country Village & Museum - New York State's largest living history museum! Explore our 19th-century Historic Village, our John L. Wehle Gallery, and our Nature Center with 5+ miles of nature trails. Explore special events, daily historic happenings, kids camps, workshops, and more at www.gcv.org.

RocVentures is Rochester’s longest operating indoor climbing gym, offering top roping, bouldering, lead climbing, and ropes challenges. With rental gear and starter classes for beginners, affordable memberships for regulars, and special events for our robust community, RocVentures is a space for climbers of all levels.

Tim Hortons Iceplex is western New York's largest multi-sport participatory facility that offers a wide range of programs, activities and special events including public ice skating year round! We offer various ice skating activities, field trips, group outings and much more! Come see us, we're more than just ice!

Roseland Waterpark is the largest waterpark in the Finger Lakes Region with 56 acres of aquatic adventure and 9 unique attractions for the entire family. Sparkling water, certified lifeguards, free parking, rental lockers, concessions, and plenty of deck space for relaxing make this the hottest spot to get cool on Canandaigua Lake. The waterpark is located at the north end of Canandaigua Lake. The season is the last weekend in June through Labor Day.

Western New York's incredible annual one-day children's book festival is held in November each year. This festival attracts prominent children's authors from around the US.

Rochester Regional Health Total Sports Experience (TSE) is Western New York's ultimate destination for sports, recreation, and fun! With top-notch indoor and outdoor facilities, TSE offers leagues, academies, camps, clinics, and training for all ages in soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and more. From introducing kids to sports through Micro Programs (ages 2-7) to advanced Practice & Play Programs (ages 8+), TSE nurtures skills, teamwork, and fun. Enjoy NFL Flag Youth Football for ages 5-13 or celebrate with customized birthday parties featuring sports, games, inflatables, and private party rooms. Drop in for Open Gym sessions to keep little ones active. We also have Field Membership options including day passes and monthly memberships. RRHTSE's indoor and outdoor facilities make it an ideal location for corporate, school, church, and other group special events, picnics, and outings.

The Rochester Red Wings are the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. We pride ourselves on providing fun, affordable entertainment for the whole family. Stop down to Frontier Field and help us #ROCtheSummer!

Parenting Village is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and connection to all area families. Our programming is free to all families in the Rochester area and is founded upon the value of peer support. It mission is to foster the health and wellbeing of children and families in the Rochester area by offering support and connection for all families. Parenting Village offers connection and collaboration events focused on making connections, learning together, and giving back to the community. We host an annual free Family Fest which connects families to local resources and ongoing community events.   

Each summer the Oatka Festival is held in July on the banks of the scenic Oatka Creek in LeRoy, NY featuring a parade, lots of free kids actives, vendors, food, musics, and lots of fun!!