American Museum of Natural History
Dinosaurs, nature, planetarium and science exhibits
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Attractions & Places to Visit with Kids in New York
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
Hands-on culture, science and creative play for younger children
View details →Children's Museum of Manhattan
Interactive early-learning and family exhibits
View details →New York Hall of Science
Hands-on science discovery and maker activities
View details →Bronx Children's Museum
Creative interactive exhibitions for younger children
View details →Staten Island Children's Museum
Creative learning and play exhibitions
View details →Intrepid Museum
Aircraft carrier, aviation and space history
View details →Bronx Zoo
Wildlife habitats and conservation experiences
View details →New York Aquarium
Marine life exhibits and conservation
View details →Central Park Zoo
Compact urban zoo and animal exhibits
View details →Prospect Park Zoo
Urban wildlife experiences in Prospect Park
View details →National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
Interactive mathematical discovery
View details →New York Botanical Garden
Children's adventure garden and family learning
View details →RiseNY
New York cultural galleries and immersive ride experience
View details →Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST)
Hands-on science and technology experiences
View details →Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Animal habitats and zoo learning experiences
View details →Erie Canal Museum
Canal and transportation history
View details →Everson Museum of Art
Art and family-friendly exhibitions or programs
View details →WonderWorks Destiny
Interactive science-based amusement experiences
View details →Apex Entertainment Syracuse
Indoor games and family entertainment
View details →5 Wits Syracuse
Immersive interactive adventure games
View details →Billy Beez Destiny USA
Large indoor active-play playground
View details →Destiny USA entertainment and family events
Indoor attractions, entertainment and recurring family events
View details →Explore & More Children's Museum
Hands-on learning and imaginative play
View details →Tifft Nature Preserve
Wildlife observation and nature trails
View details →Niagara Falls State Park
Waterfall viewing, trails and visitor experiences
View details →Cave of the Winds
Close-up waterfall experience; access and age guidance vary
View details →Maid of the Mist
Boat experience at Niagara Falls
View details →Aquarium of Niagara
Aquatic wildlife exhibits and education
View details →Walden Galleria family entertainment
Entertainment venues and mall-hosted family activities
View details →The Strong National Museum of Play
Large interactive museum devoted to play and games
View details →Rochester Museum & Science Center
Science exhibits and hands-on learning
View details →Seneca Park Zoo
Wildlife, conservation and educational experiences
View details →Genesee Country Village & Museum
Historic village, crafts and rural life demonstrations
View details →Seabreeze Amusement Park
Amusement rides and waterpark attractions
View details →Ontario Beach Park
Lakeside park, beach and seasonal recreation
View details →Eastview Mall family events
Regional mall with events and seasonal programs
View details →New York State Museum
New York nature, history and museum carousel; general admission free per official source
View details →miSci Museum of Innovation and Science
Science exploration and education
View details →USS Slater
Historic naval ship tours; check access and age policies
View details →Albany Pine Bush Preserve Discovery Center
Nature education and preserve trails
View details →Via Aquarium
Aquatic exhibits and indoor family experience
View details →Huck Finn's Playland
Classic rides suited to younger families
View details →Apex Entertainment Albany
Indoor games and social family activities
View details →5 Wits Albany
Immersive team adventure experience
View details →Palisades Climb Adventure
Indoor ropes and climbing course; age or height restrictions apply
View details →Palisades Center Ice Rink
Ice skating and programs; check public session schedule
View details →Billy Beez Palisades Center
Indoor active playground
View details →K1 Speed Palisades Center
Indoor karting; age and height eligibility must be checked
View details →ClimbZone Palisades
Themed indoor climbing walls and play
View details →Trailside Museums and Zoo
Native wildlife, trails and museums
View details →Rockland Center for the Arts
Art programs and family creative experiences
View details →Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
Revolutionary War history and grounds
View details →Palisades Center family events
Mall-hosted experiences and recurring family programs
View details →Long Island Children's Museum
Hands-on exhibits, theater and discovery
View details →Cradle of Aviation Museum
Aviation, space and interactive exhibits
View details →Long Island Aquarium
Aquatic animals and interactive exhibits
View details →Adventureland
Amusement rides and family entertainment
View details →Jones Beach State Park
Beach, boardwalk and recreation; facilities may be seasonal
View details →Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
Natural history and planetarium programs
View details →Old Westbury Gardens
Historic gardens, estate walks and family programs
View details →Planting Fields Arboretum
Gardens, greenhouses and nature exploration
View details →Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife exhibits, nature center and walking trails
View details →Buffalo Zoo
Animal exhibits and family programs
View details →Buffalo Museum of Science
Science and natural history exhibitions
View details →Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Indoor conservatories, plants and family programs
View details →Onondaga Lake Park
Lakefront paths, play spaces and family recreation
View details →Beaver Lake Nature Center
Nature trails, wildlife and educational programs
View details →Green Lakes State Park
Glacial lakes, trails and seasonal swimming
View details →Strasenburgh Planetarium
Astronomy shows and space education
View details →RMSC Cumming Nature Center
Forest trails and environmental education
View details →Children's Museum at Saratoga
Hands-on children's learning and play
View details →Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Nature trails and environmental education
View details →Saratoga Spa State Park
Park trails, historic springs and recreation
View details →Rockland Lake State Park
Lake loop and park recreation; seasonal facilities vary
View details →Bear Mountain State Park
Mountain views, trails, lake and seasonal recreation
View details →The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World art collections and family education programs
View details →Canalside at Buffalo Waterfront
Waterfront family recreation, seasonal skating and events
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Oct 29, 2026
Mall-o-ween at Destiny USA
Costumes, characters and a festive afternoon at the mall, with family activities in the Canyon on Level 1.
View details →Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Enchanted Pumpkin Trail at Buffalo Zoo
An after-dark zoo walk through glowing giant jack-o’-lantern scenes and seasonal surprises.
View details →Oct 31, 2026
Halloween Celebration at the American Museum of Natural History
Dress up beneath the Blue Whale for a museum-wide day of music, creative activities and Halloween surprises.
View details →Entertainment inside shopping centers
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Indoor Activities for Kids in New York
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View details →Children's Museums and Science Centers in New York
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View details →Outdoor Adventures and Parks for Kids in New York
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View details →Kids Entertainment Centers and Play Parks in New York
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