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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Immersive, hands-on learning in a beautiful, historic setting only 25 minutes from downtown Rochester. 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. From historic homes and working trades shops to heritage farm animals, fiber arts, and stories waiting to be shared, there's something for everyone—and seasonal offerings ensure no two visits are the same. 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

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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

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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

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Seneca Park Zoo

Seneca Park Zoo is the Rochester Region's largest conservation organization. Come face-to-face with more than 100 animal species while you explore 20 acres. Dive deeper with ZooCamp school break and summer programs, community cleanups, workshops, and more. Open year-round, the Zoo inspires our community to connect with, care for, and conserve wildlife and wild places.

2222 St. Paul Street

Rochester , NY , 14621

Phone: 585-336-7200

43° 11' 48.7356" N, 77° 37' 2.8704" W

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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

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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

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TYKEs (Theatre Young Kids Enjoy)

Inspiring families with best-loved fairy tales, favorite bedtime stories and children’s books... all seen through the magic of live theatre.

1200 Edgewood Avenue

Rochester , NY , 14618

Phone: 585-461-2000

43° 5' 46.2768" N, 77° 33' 57.0852" W

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Wendell Castle Workshop

Wendell Castle Workshop is a woodworking and metalworking school in the longtime studio of Wendell Castle. Wendell is known as the "Father of the Art Furniture Movement" and has work in museums around the world as well as in private collections. His family started a nonprofit after his passing and opened the school. Our classes run from one to seven days consecutively. You can find beginner to advanced classes at WCW. We recently invested in equipment in order to offer blacksmithing, metal welding (forming and MiG welding), and bladesmithing.

18 Maple Ave.

Scottsville , NY , 14546

Phone: 585-889-4710

43° 1' 49.1268" N, 77° 47' 0.96" W

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CountryMax Stores

Does your child love animals? Then CountryMax is the perfect place to celebrate. You choose the event. We make it memorable. Kids’ birthday parties. Dog birthday parties. Small Pet Meet & Greet parties. Breyer® Horse painting parties. Even DIY Backyard Fun Kit parties, where kids can make their bird house, bird feeder or other crafts.

Rochester/Buffalo Area

. , NY , 14564

Phone: 585-924-4850

42° 58' 49.1628" N, 77° 25' 12.792" W

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RMSC Cumming Nature Center

A 900 acre preserve and nature center - nestled in the Finger Lakes. Explore 12 miles of hiking and ski trails, take in an exhibit at the Visitor Center, and enjoy year-round events and environmental education programs.

6472 Gulick Road

Naples , NY , 14512

Phone: (585)374-6160

42° 42' 20.0376" N, 77° 27' 20.1456" W

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Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester

Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, has been helping animals and people since 1873. Support from the community enables over 160 staff members and more than 800 volunteers to care for around 10,000 animals each year and makes possible a variety of programs to address issues that contribute to the surrender of unwanted animals.

99 Victor Road

Fairport , NY , 14450

Phone: 585-223-1330

43° 3' 39.582" N, 77° 23' 55.3056" W

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Aquarium of Niagara

With our community and our partners, we celebrate our natural wonders and inspire people to make a difference for aquatic life. We are a destination of choice where all are welcome and motivated to join as a driving force for aquatic life.

701 Whirlpool Street

Niagara Falls , NY , 14301

Phone: (716) 285-3575

43° 5' 39.516" N, 79° 3' 36.4968" W

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Brooklyn Robot Foundry Western NY

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers STEAM classes for children, and sometimes adults. The goal of the Robot Foundry is to share the fun of STEAM learning with children everywhere and inspire them to continue a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination. We do this by offering fun, creative and educational classes, parties, camps and field trips to children 2-13 years old.

100 Allens Creed Rd Suite 100E

Rochester , NY , 14618

Phone: 585-201-8636

43° 7' 1.9488" N, 77° 33' 3.9816" W

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Victory Church

Activities happen weekly on Sundays and Wednesdays during the school year. Special activities happen yearly in July & October.

32 Wildbriar Road

Rochester , NY , 14623

Phone: 585-802-5282

43° 4' 53.4504" N, 77° 36' 43.506" W

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