All seasons | Kids Out and About Rochester

Genesee Country Village & Museum

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.
1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310
Mumford , NY , 14511
Phone: (585) 538-6822
42° 59' 33.594" N, 77° 52' 48.4284" W

Martial Arts America

Rochester's premiere karate school with 40 years experience. Classes & programs for age 4-adult. For Focus, Respect, Self Control and Fun! Karate Birthday parties too! **Martial Arts America has three locations**: Penfield (2160 Penfield Road (Parkside Commons Plaza) ), Brighton (3450 Winton Place), and Webster (Baytowne Plaza, 1900 Empire Blvd., Webster).
3450 Winton Place
Rochester , NY , 14623
Phone: 585-475-9250
43° 5' 49.9344" N, 77° 34' 43.1832" W

Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC)

Immerse yourself in the incredible world of science, history, space, and nature. Follow your curiosity from the depths of our lakes to the edge of the universe. Participate in classes, camps and events for all ages. All at the RMSC Museum & Science Center, the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and the RMSC Cumming Nature Center.
657 East Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585.271.4320
43° 8' 59.5068" N, 77° 35' 22.632" W

The Strong

Visit the Ultimate Play Destination: The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. Voted a top place to take kids in Rochester by KOAA readers.
One Manhattan Square
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585-263-2700
43° 9' 9.8784" N, 77° 36' 2.5524" W

Eastman Community Music School

We are a community music school bringing classical and jazz private lessons, group classes, and ensemble experiences to musicians aged 4 months to 99!
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester , NY , 14604
Phone: (585) 274-1400
43° 9' 28.1124" N, 77° 36' 3.708" W

OFC Creations Theatre Center / Old Farm Cafe

OFC Creations (Opportunities For Creativity) continues to enhance the arts throughout the Rochester area for all ages. Through shows, unique events, and educational classes - OFC is committed to giving back to our next generation. In summer 2020, OFC opened a brand new theatre in Brighton, the OFC Creations Theatre Center. The new OFC Creations Theatre Center (3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY 14623), opened in July 2020, is a multi-purpose arts center focused on youth theater education and performances, mounting professional plays and musicals, hosting community events, presenting out-of-town entertainers, and providing much-needed performance space to local arts groups. The center offers classes in acting, singing, and dancing; school field trips and tours; community events; and theater camps during summer and school. OFC runs ROC Summer Theatre Experience: The largest theatre summer camp program in upstate NY.
3450 Winton Place
Rochester , NY , 14623
Phone: 585-667-0954
43° 5' 50.3196" N, 77° 34' 42.9564" W

The Hochstein School

Providing excellent music and dance instruction to anyone who is interested – regardless of age, level of skill, background, or ability to pay. Year-round classes and summer camps in music, dance, and other aspects of the arts for toddlers through adults. We aim to nurture and inspire each individual, and to welcome all to our community.
50 N. Plymouth Ave
Rochester , NY , 14614
Phone: (585) 454-4596
43° 9' 21.24" N, 77° 36' 56.5596" W

Seneca Park Zoo

Seneca Park Zoo inspires our community to connect, care for, and conserve wildlife and wild places. Situated on 15.5 acres along the Genesee River, the Zoo is a gem among Greater Rochester’s family attractions.
2222 St. Paul Street
Rochester , NY , 14621
Phone: 585-336-7200
43° 11' 48.7356" N, 77° 37' 2.8704" W

RocVentures Climbing Gym

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.
1044 University Ave.
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: (585) 442-5462
43° 9' 14.3064" N, 77° 34' 23.7972" W

YMCA of Greater Rochester

The YMCA of Greater Rochester is a place where individuals and families from all walks of life are welcome and where they may learn, grow, and thrive together. Our branches offer swimming, sports, wellness classes, child care, and much more. Join our family today!
Multiple locations throughout
Rochester , NY , 14624 43° 5' 59.604" N, 77° 45' 32.868" W

Tim Hortons Iceplex

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!
2700 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Road
Rochester , NY , 14623
Phone: 585-424-4625
43° 5' 15.4068" N, 77° 38' 6.72" W

Bach to Rock Penfield Music School

Bach to Rock Penfield is a locally owned music school in Penfield, NY, offering lessons for all ages and skill levels in the Rochester area. We provide private and virtual lessons for all instruments, early childhood classes, band and glee club opportunities, music camps, DJ lessons, music production courses, and MUSE—a program for aspiring singer-songwriters. We also offer on-site homeschooling programs, birthday parties, and more!
2160 Penfield Road Suite 1
Penfield , NY , 14526
Phone: 5853643766
43° 7' 54.9084" N, 77° 26' 34.7676" W

Draper Center for Dance

Draper Center for Dance Education is the premiere ballet school in Monroe County. Our spacious new studios are on the safe and park like JCC campus. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of dance education, stressing standards of excellence applicable to all areas of life.
1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14618
Phone: 585-461-2000 x271
43° 5' 45.3588" N, 77° 33' 57.8232" W

Central Rock Gym Rochester

Central Rock Gym is a world class indoor rock climbing facility offering youth programs, member events, meetups, competitions, fundraising events and more.
725 Averill Ave
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 5854419002
43° 9' 0.0252" N, 77° 35' 39.3648" W

Kanack School of Musical Artistry

The Kanack School of Musical Artistry is a thriving national hub for creativity education and musical excellence located in Brighton, NY. Kanack students are immersed in a friendly and rich learning environment where they experience both creative fun and technical discipline from wonderful teachers. As a result, Kanack students stand out in the community for their quality playing, infectious joy, and easy camaraderie. Inspired by her collaboration with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, Alice Kanack founded the Kanack School in 1995 to use creativity as the driving force behind a child's education. Today, the Kanack School has trained over 250 teachers across the world in her Creative Ability Development Method, which continues to gain international recognition and acclaim. You can join us easily! There is so much to do at Kanack! In addition to traditional studies, Kanack students learn to improvise and unlock their creative potential. Group classes are included with private lessons, so that students have every opportunity possible! Classes include Suzuki repertoire, improvisation, orchestra, the Bach Children's Chorus, fiddle and folk music, music theory, and pre-twinkle arts. Motivated students can join small classes for ensemble coaching for a small fee, including chamber music, folk band, and rock band (where they can learn to write their own songs). The Kanack School also hosts public concerts, guest artists, teacher training, a full summer of camps for students of all ages, an annual Creative Ability Development Conference, and more!
2077 South Clinton Ave
Rochester , NY , 14618
Phone: (585) 244-6910
43° 7' 6.8988" N, 77° 35' 46.7016" W

Studio K Dance & Fitness

At Studio K Dance + Fitness dancers not only receive excellent dance training, they also experience an atmosphere like no other. Studio K prides themselves in offering outstanding dance classes for both the recreational and competitive levels, ranging in all styles of dance. Along with dance, Studio K is also an Acrobatic Arts Certified Dance Studio, providing professional and safe acrobatic and tumbling training for your dancers. Studio K Dance + Fitness also offers birthday parties, seasonal dance camps, 6 week session dance classes, movie nights and more! Join Studio K Dance + Fitness today, where dance is done different!
314 Buffalo Road
Rochester , NY , 14611
Phone: (585) 481-2886
43° 9' 7.4736" N, 77° 39' 30.5604" W

Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester

FREE to visit and many opportunities for learning! Pet adoption, farmyard, humane education, outreach programs, and services.
99 Victor Road
Fairport , NY , 14450
Phone: 585-223-1330
43° 3' 39.582" N, 77° 23' 55.3056" W

Burroughs Audubon Nature Club

Burroughs Audubon Nature Club is a local nature club with 30 acres of trails on the border of Pittsford and Victor.
301 Railroad Mills We are located in Victor but we have a Pittsford zip code
Pittsford , NY , 14534
Phone: 585 204 0812
43° 1' 45.6348" N, 77° 28' 46.074" W

Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester

The JCC is a vibrant community center with a two-floor fitness facility, family pool, lap pool, and outdoor splash pool, 300-seat theater, and an array of programs and services for all ages. The JCC is the place for total wellness and provides sports and fitness programs, wellness services, early childhood education, before & after school care, summer camps, Jewish life, and adult learning programs. The JCC is open and welcoming to ALL in the community.
1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14618
Phone: 585-461-2000
43° 5' 46.2768" N, 77° 33' 57.0852" W

Shoott- National

Shoott is a small female-run startup that provides fun and convenient 30 min photo sessions with photographers whose work has been featured in Elle, GQ, Vanity Fair, and the like. Our mission is to provide great photography to everybody – so our sessions are complimentary and our photos are priced at just $15 each or less, with no obligation to buy.
(Corporate offices)
New York , NY , 10013 40° 43' 14.3976" N, 74° 0' 18.936" W