History | 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

New York Museum of Transportation

The New York Museum of Transportation is unique among Western New York's museums. In Rush, just 20 minutes from Rochester, the museum features vintage trolley cars, highway and horse-drawn vehicles, a steam locomotive, several model railroads, photos, exhibits, gallery, and gift shop. Relive holiday memories with the Midtown Plaza Monorail on display! Rides are included with admission on the only electric trolley line in New York State. No reservations needed except for certain special events. Open Sundays only.
6393 East River Rd
W. Henrietta , NY , 14586
Phone: (585) 533-1113
43° 1' 0.2136" N, 77° 42' 35.262" 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

Geva Theatre

Local world-class theatre creating productions and programs that serve the Rochester region and beyond by illuminating the fullness of our many human experiences.
75 Woodbury Blvd
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: (585) 232-4382
43° 9' 8.7768" N, 77° 36' 18.2592" W

Reliance College / Great Connections Summer Seminar

Reliance College, based in Chicago, IL, runs a Great Connections one-week summer seminar for teens in Chicago each year. Are you between the ages of 16-24? If yes, then I invite you to experience a journey that transforms you into a purpose-driven entrepreneur. For teens seeking clear thinking about college and life, young adults looking for career clarity, young people wanting to express themselves more effectively, and students eager to explore great authors and ideas, our Summer Seminar is your answer.
James Stukel Tower University of Illinois, Roosevelt and Halsted
Chicago , NY , 60607 41° 51' 57.8916" N, 87° 38' 45.4272" W

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National Park Service

Location:

1849 C St NW
Washington, DC, 20240
United States

Phone:

202-208-6843

2025 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Dates: 
04/19/2025
06/19/2025
08/04/2025
Time: 
See website for details.

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Black History Class for ages 3-8 (Outschool)

Dates: 
02/22/2025
02/25/2025
Time: 
8:30AM/ 12PM

Location:

2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14618
United States

Phone:

585-784-5300

Books Sandwiched In - The Berry Pickers

Dates: 
03/06/2025
Time: 
12:00PM - 1:00PM

Organization:

Location:

250 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, NY, 14424
United States

Phone:

(415) 717-6850

Civil War Days

Dates: 
05/09/2025
05/10/2025
Time: 
9:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location:

Mertensia Park Lodge
1388 Mertensia Rd
Farmington, NY, 14425
United States

Phone:

(585) 451-1538

DISCOVERY DAYS WITH MS. JUDY DISCOVER THE WORLD THROUGH ART

Dates: 
02/25/2025
Time: 
11:15 AM -12 NOON

Organization:

Location:

102 Morrow Plaza
Youngstown, NY, 14174
United States

Phone:

716-745-7611

Fort Niagara in the American Revolution

Dates: 
04/19/2025
Time: 
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Organization:

Location:

102 Morrow Plaza
Youngstown, NY, 14174
United States

Phone:

716-745-7611

Fort Niagara in the War of 1812

Dates: 
08/30/2025
08/31/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location:

One Museum Court
Buffalo, NY, 14216
United States

Phone:

(716) 873-9644

Happy Hour History: “We Are Aiding to Sustain a Revolution”

Dates: 
03/05/2025
Time: 
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Organization:

Jurassic Quest

Location:

200 River Point #312
Conroe, TX, 77304
United States

Phone:

936-320-0030

Jurassic Quest at Buffalo Convention Center

Dates: 
04/18/2025
04/19/2025
04/20/2025
Time: 
Friday 12p-6p, Saturday 9a-6p, Sunday 9a-5p

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Kwanzaa Everything You Need to Know

Dates: 
12/01/2025
Time: 
12:00 P.M. to 11:45 P.M.

Organization:

Location:

102 Morrow Plaza
Youngstown, NY, 14174
United States

Phone:

716-745-7611

Native Nations at Niagara

Dates: 
05/10/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

102 Morrow Plaza
Youngstown, NY, 14174
United States

Phone:

716-745-7611

Siege of Niagara 1759

Dates: 
07/04/2025
07/05/2025
07/06/2025
Time: 
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

102 Morrow Plaza
Youngstown, NY, 14174
United States

Phone:

716-745-7611

Soldiers Through the Ages

Dates: 
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location:

269 Ogden Center Road
Spencerport, NY, 14559
United States

Phone:

585-617-6181

Victorian Tea Party

Dates: 
04/15/2025
Time: 
2:30pm-3:30pm

Organization:

Mendon Public Library

Location:

22 North Main Street
Honeoye Falls, NY, 14472
United States

Phone:

624-6067