Fun things to do with kids in Schenectady near me

1.6 Miles

2. Maple Ski Ridge

2725 Mariaville Road, Schenectady NY

Google Reviews (249)

Ski Resort

Seasonal Winter

For the day, the weekend or the season - enjoy one of New York State's favorite Ski Resorts.

2.4 Miles

3. Plotter Kill Preserve

3913 Mariaville Road Rotterdam NY, Rotterdam NY

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The Almy D. Coggleshall Plotter Kill Preserve is a 632-acre nature reserve and hiking area

Helpful Tip

The path can be very muddy after it rains

2.7 Miles

4. VIA Aquarium

93 West Campbell Road, Schenectady NY

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Tourist Attraction

Family aquarium housing many local & international species in 25,000 ft. of water tanks.

4.9 Miles

5. Proctors

432 State St, Schenectady NY

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Performing Art

Proctors is the home of nationally touring Broadway shows, live concerts, movies, comedy and more, and is open year-round for your family's entertainment.

5 Miles

6. miSci | Museum of Innovation & Science

15 Museum Drive, Schenectady NY

Google Reviews (124)

Discover hands-on fun at miSci with interactive exhibits, including traveling exhibits from San Francisco's Exploratorium, a planetarium, and more

5.1 Miles

7. Schenectady County Public Library: Central Library

99 Clinton Street, Schenectady NY

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Library

The mission of the Schenectady County Public Library is to satisfy our community's educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs by providing ...

5.4 Miles

8. Rollarama Skating Cente

2710 Hamburg Street, Schenectady NY

Google Reviews (434)

public roller skating, birthday parties for children and adults, private events, school parties

6 Miles

9. Christman Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary

3281 Schoharie Turnpike, Delanson NY

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The 120-acre Christman Sanctuary is home to the Bozenkill, with its 30-foot waterfall and numerous lesser cascades.

6.8 Miles

10. Empire State Aerosciences Museum

250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville NY

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Museum

The Empire State Aerosciences Museum is a non-profit museum which strives to "educate, entertain and excite with experiences in air and space

7.7 Miles

11. Mountain Ridge Adventure

300 Weatherwax Rd., Glenville NY

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Seasonal Summer

Mountain Ridge Adventure is the Capital Region’s new treetop challenge course and zip line park. Located 30 min. to Albany and Saratoga and 10 minutes to Schenectady. ~5 miles from the NYS Thruway and 890.

Birthday Party Info

9.9 Miles

12. Emma Treadwell Thacher Ntr Ct

87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville, NY 12186, Voorheesville NY

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Exhibits include a model of the Helderberg Escarpment, a live honeybee observation hive, bird viewing areas, fossils, furs, skulls and lots of hands-on displays. Live amphibians and reptiles are on display in the spring and summer months.

10.1 Miles

13. Bowman Orchards

147 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford NY

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Bowman Orchards welcomes you to enjoy our You-Pick Days where you can make memories that will last a lifetime! 98 acres of freshly grown apples, peaches, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, pumpkins & so much more!

10.2 Miles

14. Ponies For Hire

2016 Berne Altamont Rd, Altamont, NY 12009, Altamont NY

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10.3 Miles

15. Albany Pine Bush

195 New Karner Road, Albany NY

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Kids can learn, explorer and participate in nature related activities on a 3,200 acre nature preserve located in Albany New York

10.3 Miles

16. Thacher State Park

830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville NY

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Located along the Helderberg Escarpment, just 15 miles southwest of Albany, this New York State park preserves six miles of limestone cliffs, rock-strewn slopes, woodlands, and open fields.

10.4 Miles

17. Indian Ladder Farms

342 Altamont Road, Altamont NY

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Indian Ladder Farms grows a variety of crops, but we are best known for our apples. We are a certified-EcoApple grower, adhering to a rigorous protocol that ensures our apples our produced using the most sustainable and ecologically friendly growing pract

10.6 Miles

18. WildPlay Thacher

524 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville NY

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Seasonal Summer

Experience the adventure! Ziplines, aerial adventure, high ropes courses and an exciting 40ft freefall drop awaits you at WildPlay Thacher

11.2 Miles

19. Players Park Family Fun Plex

New York 146A, Clifton Park NY

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Seasonal Summer

The largest and most exciting championship miniature golf course in the area!

Birthday Party Info

11.8 Miles

20. Ellms Family Farm

448 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa NY

Google Reviews (158)

For acres of family-friendly fall things to do in Saratoga NY, visit Ellms Family Farm. Enjoy pick-your-own pumpkins, corn mazes, cider donuts