Hands-on | Kids Out and About Buffalo

Stokoe Farms

There is a reason readers continually vote Stokoe Farms as their favorite area farm. Summer Events, their ever-popular Harvest Fest in the fall, and the magic of their Christmas Tree Season means there is something for the whole family! Hours vary, see StokoeFarms.com for a detailed calendar. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - for 2 weekends only this August, Dino ROAR! Help Stokoe Farms capture the escaped Dinosaurs. Life-sized dinosaurs, some of your favorite farm activities, petting zoo and more! August 19-20 and 25-27. StokoeFarms.com for details.
656 South Road
Scottsville , NY , 14546
Phone: (585) 889-0770
42° 59' 35.466" N, 77° 46' 20.7624" W

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

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

Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures

Experience thrilling adventures at Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures! Located in the heart of Finger Lakes, our outdoor adventure park offers an array of exhilarating activities including ziplining, aerial challenges, and a dedicated Kids Adventure Park. Plan your visit today and create unforgettable memories.
5589 South Hill Road
Canandaigua , NY , 14424
Phone: 585-374-1180
42° 44' 36.6936" N, 77° 25' 12.6876" W

Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards

Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards is a family owned 340 acre working fruit and vegetable farm. Pick your own apples, pumpkins, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, & plums. Also has a Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA)! Pumpkin Fiesta weekends in September and October.
3760 Quaker Road
Gasport , NY , 14067
Phone: 716-772-2211
43° 13' 23.3292" N, 78° 33' 48.9564" W

Buffalo Museum of Science

The Buffalo Museum of Science is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to the study and interpretation of the natural and physical sciences.
1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo , NY , 14211
Phone: (716) 896-5200
42° 54' 21.3048" N, 78° 50' 36.3804" W

iD Tech Camps & Academies

iD Tech is the world’s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7-17, held at 150+ prestigious locations nationwide. With world-class instructors and innovative courses in coding, game development, robotics, and design, iD Tech programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future.
Held at 150+ Locations Nationwide
. , TX , .
Phone: 1-888-709-TECH
41° 41' 48.3108" N, 72° 43' 15.1392" W

Stutelage Innovations

Stutelage is most well known for our exceptional summer camps and school break camps. Taught by highly-qualified, passionate, and energetic certified teachers, Stutelage's camps are educational in nature and a whole lot of fun! We have locations in East Amherst, Clarence Center, North Tonawanda, Lancaster, Grand Island, and Orchard Park.
Multiple Locations
Buffalo Area , NY , .
Phone: 716-362-7848
42° 51' 6.4836" N, 78° 44' 51.4356" W

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum

Spark your kids' creativity, curiosity, and imagination at Western New York's only museum designed just for kids!
130 Main Street
Buffalo , NY , 14202
Phone: 716-655-5131
42° 52' 41.6604" N, 78° 52' 39.684" W

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve is a 292-acre complex of forests, ponds and wetlands. We offer a variety of opportunities to explore and learn about nature for families and people of all ages, including guided walks, seasonal programs and events.
93 Honorine Drive
Depew , NY , 14043
Phone: 716-683-5959
42° 53' 34.9116" N, 78° 43' 6.7908" W

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

Kelkenberg Farm of Clarence

Family Farm specializing in pumpkin picking, farm tours , sunflowers, bakery, pony rides and old fashioned farm Fun! We offer farm tours, pony rides, hay rides, pumpkin picking, u-pick sunflowers, barnyard games, and a farm market. Birthday parties, school tours, and community organizations are welcome. We are open Wednesday-Sunday May-October, please check our website for current hours.
9270 Wolcott Rd.
Clarence Center , NY , 14032
Phone: 716-741-4862
43° 3' 30.4236" N, 78° 38' 37.8384" W

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Accelerated Scratch

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/16/2025
06/23/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Organization:

Location:

2400 Sheridan Drive
Tonawanda , NY, 14150
United States

Phone:

716-832-6248

After School Special at Adventure Landing

Dates: 
05/08/2025
05/09/2025
05/12/2025
Time: 
after 3 pm

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

AI Explorers

Dates: 
05/26/2025
06/16/2025
06/23/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

Nativity Lutheran Church - East Aurora
970 East Main Street
East Aurora, NY, 14052
United States

Phone:

716 997-0815

Amazing Kids Magic Camp

Dates: 
08/11/2025
08/12/2025
08/13/2025
Time: 
9:00AM-3:00PM

Location:

Main Street
Newfane, NY, 14108
United States

Phone:

(716) 778-8531 Ext 8

Location:

Virtual
Virtual
Nashville, TN, 37215
United States

Phone:

833-828-8476

Auttie World Virtual Art Summer Camp

Dates: 
07/12/2025
07/19/2025
07/26/2025
Time: 
Noon - 1pm Eastern Standard Time

Organization:

Location:

4271 Lake Ave
Blasdell, NY, 14219
United States

Phone:

716-264-9114

Beaded Flower Pot!

Dates: 
05/10/2025
Time: 
2:00

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Beginner Roblox Game Coding

Dates: 
06/02/2025
06/16/2025
06/23/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Build Your Web

Dates: 
06/23/2025
07/07/2025
07/15/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Organization:

Location:

2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-594-6659

Business Leadership Camp

Dates: 
07/13/2025
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
Time: 
4pm Sunday - 2pm Friday

Organization:

Buffalo Cake Pops

Location:

27 Chandler St
Buffalo, NY, 14207
United States

Phone:

716-992-0868

Buttercream Floral Bouquet Cupcake Decorating Class

Dates: 
05/10/2025
Time: 
10 am - 12 pm

Organization:

Buffalo Cake Pops

Location:

27 Chandler St
Buffalo, NY, 14207
United States

Phone:

716-992-0868

Buttercream Highland Cow Cupcake Decorating Class

Dates: 
05/17/2025
Time: 
10 am - 12 pm

Organization:

Location:

152 Pelcher Rd
Lake Pleasant, NY, 12108
United States

Phone:

518-631-6789

Camp Fowler week #1 Una Tierra (3rd-12th graders)

Dates: 
06/29/2025
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
Time: 
Sunday 2:30pm - Friday 4pm

Organization:

Location:

152 Pelcher Rd
Lake Pleasant, NY, 12108
United States

Phone:

518-631-6789

Camp Fowler week #2 Una Tierra (3rd-12th graders)

Dates: 
07/06/2025
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
Time: 
Sunday 2:30pm - Friday 4pm

Organization:

Location:

152 Pelcher Rd
Lake Pleasant, NY, 12108
United States

Phone:

518-631-6789

Camp Fowler week #4 Una Tierra (3rd-12th graders)

Dates: 
07/20/2025
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
Time: 
Sunday 2:30pm - Friday 4pm

Organization:

Location:

152 Pelcher Rd
Lake Pleasant, NY, 12108
United States

Phone:

518-631-6789

Camp Fowler week #5 Una Tierra (3rd-12th graders)

Dates: 
07/27/2025
07/28/2025
07/29/2025
Time: 
Sunday 2:30pm - Friday 4pm

Organization:

Location:

152 Pelcher Rd
Lake Pleasant, NY, 12108
United States

Phone:

518-631-6789

Camp Fowler week #6 Triple A (9th-12th graders)

Dates: 
08/03/2025
08/04/2025
08/05/2025
Time: 
Sunday 2:30pm - Friday 4pm

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Canva & AI Art for Kids: Design & Video Creation

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/16/2025
07/14/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Central Library - Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System

The Central Library, located at 1 Lafayette Square in Downtown Buffalo, is the headquarters of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo , NY , 14203
Phone: 858-8900
42° 53' 7.2456" N, 78° 52' 18.4008" W

Location:

55 Chicago St
Buffalo, NY, 14204
United States

Phone:

716-202-0443

Climbing Summer Break Vacation Program

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
9:00am-2:00pm

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Coding with Roblox Studio in Lua

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/23/2025
06/30/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Create with ChatGPT

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/16/2025
07/07/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Organization:

Location:

2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-594-6659

Creative Writing Camp

Dates: 
07/20/2025
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
Time: 
4pm Sunday - 2pm Friday

Organization:

Location:

2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-594-6659

CSI/Forensics Camp

Dates: 
07/13/2025
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
Time: 
4pm Sunday - 2pm Friday

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Cursive Writing Summer Camp

Dates: 
06/02/2025
Time: 
10:00 A.M.

Organization:

Buffalo Cake Pops

Location:

27 Chandler St
Buffalo, NY, 14207
United States

Phone:

716-992-0868

Disney Stitch Cake Pop Decorating Class

Dates: 
05/17/2025
Time: 
1 - 3 pm

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Dungeon Master Camp

Dates: 
05/14/2025
05/21/2025
05/28/2025
Time: 
16:00-19:00

Location:

Buffalo Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program
1 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY, 14201
United States

Phone:

(716) 249 - 4728

Fall High School Sailing

Dates: 
09/03/2025
09/04/2025
09/05/2025
Time: 
3:30pm - 7:00pm

Organization:

Location:

2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-594-6659

Film & Photography Camp

Dates: 
07/13/2025
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
Time: 
4pm Sunday to 2pm Friday

Organization:

Location:

4025 Poplar Tree Road
Gainesville, NY, 14066
United States

Phone:

585-786-2940

First Experience Overnight Camp

Dates: 
07/06/2025
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
Time: 
3:00pm

Organization:

Location:

8571 Lower Lake Road
Barker, NY, 14012
United States

Phone:

585-786-2940

First Experience Overnight Camp

Dates: 
07/06/2025
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
Time: 
3:00pm

Location:

34 Elton Street in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

5857375858

Flamework Critters and Creatures

Dates: 
12/10/2026
Time: 
6:00

Organization:

BYC Foundation

Location:

1 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY, 14201
United States

Phone:

(716) 249 - 4728

High School Sailing - Try It Out Week

Dates: 
08/25/2025
08/27/2025
08/29/2025
Time: 
9:00am - 12:00pm

Organization:

Letchworth State Park

Location:

1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY, 14427
United States

Phone:

(585) 493-3600

Organization:

Buffalo Cake Pops

Location:

27 Chandler St
Buffalo, NY, 14207
United States

Phone:

716-992-0868

Ice Cream Cone Cake Pop Decorating Class

Dates: 
05/31/2025
06/07/2025
Time: 
varies, see website

Location:

1860 South Ave
Rochester , NY, 14620
United States

Phone:

585-694-7510

Join Our Study for Children 9-11 years old: The Sheftall Lab at URMC

Dates: 
05/08/2025
05/09/2025
05/12/2025
Time: 
9:00am-5:00pm Scheduling appointments to participate in our study is flexible.

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Junior Hackers - Smart and Safe on Internet

Dates: 
07/21/2025
08/11/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

Kickoff May Father/Son Weekend at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/09/2025
05/10/2025
05/11/2025
Time: 
5:00PM

Location:

280 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14201
United States

Phone:

716-882-1537

LEGO Club

Dates: 
05/21/2025
09/17/2025
10/15/2025
Time: 
5:30PM - 7:00PM

Location:

1187 E. Delavan Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14215
United States

Phone:

716-896-4433

Lego Club

Dates: 
05/26/2025
06/23/2025
Time: 
4:30-5:30PM

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 1 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/16/2025
05/17/2025
05/18/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 2 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Mobile Coding for Apps and Games

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/30/2025
07/14/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

6919 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY, 14051
United States

Phone:

716-689-8424

Montessori Summer Adventures!

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 12 pm

Organization:

Buffalo Cake Pops

Location:

27 Chandler St
Buffalo, NY, 14207
United States

Phone:

716-992-0868

Organization:

Location:

10820 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY, 14051
United States

Phone:

(716) 636-7824

Mother's Day Pick-a-Pot

Dates: 
05/08/2025
05/09/2025
Time: 
9:30 am - 3 pm

Organization:

Location:

3756 Delaware Ave.
Kenmore, NY, 14217
United States

Phone:

716-877-1358

Mount St. Mary Summer Sessions

Dates: 
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
07/02/2025
Time: 
Varying times, depending on dates/camps

Organization:

Location:

2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-594-6659

Nursing Camp

Dates: 
07/20/2025
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
Time: 
4pm Sunday - 2pm Friday

Organization:

Location:

633 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY, 14207
United States

Phone:

(716) 427-3668

Open Play At Little Buffalo

Dates: 
05/08/2025
05/09/2025
05/13/2025
Time: 
varies, check schedule

Location:

Parent & Child Painting Party: Mother’s Day Event
1941 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14207
United States

Phone:

716-770-8310

Parent & Child Painting Party: Mother’s Day Theme

Dates: 
05/31/2025
Time: 
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location:

345 Yonge St
Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3
Canada

Phone:

4169795086

Performance Enrichment Program

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
All Day

Organization:

Letchworth State Park

Location:

1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY, 14427
United States

Phone:

(585) 493-3600

Plant & Wildflower Walk: Trout Pond At Letchworth

Dates: 
05/08/2025
Time: 
1 - 3 pm

Organization:

Location:

2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-594-6659

Pre-Med Camp

Dates: 
07/13/2025
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
Time: 
4pm Sunday - 2pm Friday

Organization:

Location:

2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-594-6659

Pre-Occupational Therapy Camp

Dates: 
07/13/2025
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
Time: 
4pm Sunday to 2pm Friday

Organization:

Location:

2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-594-6659

Psychology Camp

Dates: 
07/20/2025
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
Time: 
4pm Sunday - 2pm Friday

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Python for AI

Dates: 
06/02/2025
06/09/2025
06/16/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Robotics & Smart Devices: Arduino for Kids

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/16/2025
06/23/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

280 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14201
United States

Phone:

716-882-1537

Scavenger Hunt at the Library!

Dates: 
05/08/2025
05/10/2025
05/12/2025
Time: 
varies, see website

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Scratch Junior

Dates: 
06/23/2025
07/07/2025
07/21/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Organization:

Location:

2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-594-6659

Social Work Camp

Dates: 
07/13/2025
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
Time: 
4pm Sunday - 2pm Friday

Organization:

BYC Foundation

Location:

1 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY, 14201
United States

Phone:

(716) 249 - 4728

Spring High School Sailing

Dates: 
05/08/2025
05/09/2025
05/12/2025
Time: 
3:30pm - 7:00pm

Organization:

Letchworth State Park

Location:

1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY, 14427
United States

Phone:

(585) 493-3600

Organization:

Location:

2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-594-6659

STEM Camp

Dates: 
07/20/2025
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
Time: 
4pm Sunday - 2pm Friday

Organization:

Location:

298 Northampton Street
Buffalo, NY, 14208
United States

Stitch and Chat At the Foundry

Dates: 
06/07/2025
07/05/2025
08/02/2025
Time: 
10 am - 12 pm

Organization:

BYC Foundation

Location:

1 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY, 14201
United States

Phone:

(716) 249 - 4728

Summer Junior Sailing Program

Dates: 
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
07/02/2025
Time: 
9:00am - 4:00pm

Organization:

Location:

4025 Poplar Tree Road
Gainesville, NY, 14066
United States

Phone:

585-786-2940

Summer Overnight Camp

Dates: 
07/06/2025
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
Time: 
3:00pm

Organization:

Location:

8571 Lower Lake Road
Barker, NY, 14012
United States

Phone:

585-786-2940

Summer Overnight Camp

Dates: 
07/06/2025
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
Time: 
3:00pm

Location:

280 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14201
United States

Phone:

716-882-1537

Take and Make Craft

Dates: 
05/12/2025
05/19/2025
05/27/2025
Time: 
Ongoing - New Crafts out by 10:00am on Monday and available until supplies run out.

Organization:

Location:

2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-594-6659

Teacher Education Camp

Dates: 
07/20/2025
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
Time: 
4pm Sunday - 2pm Friday

Location:

5777 Lewiston Rd
Lewiston, NY, 14092
United States

Phone:

716-286-6661

Touch-A-Truck at Niagara Power Vista

Dates: 
06/14/2025
Time: 
10 am to 3 pm

Location:

90 Arthur Street
Buffalo, NY, 14207
United States

Phone:

716-525-6601

Tuesdays at Arthur: Buoyancy Demonstrations

Dates: 
05/20/2025
Time: 
6:00PM

Location:

90 Arthur Street
Buffalo, NY, 14207
United States

Phone:

716-525-6601

Location:

2580 Harlem Rd.
Cheektowaga, NY, 14225
United States

Phone:

716-892-8089

YES Craft Night

Dates: 
05/14/2025
Time: 
6:00PM-7:00PM

Organization:

Location:

3844 York St.
Denver, CO, 80205
United States

Phone:

303-297-1185

Young Writers Summer Camps

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
9:30 am-4:00 pm

Organization:

Location:

468 Washington Street
Buffalo, NY, 14203
United States

Phone:

716-348-1430

Youth Summer Camp: Print, Dye, Weave, Draw – Paper Is Fiber, Too!

Dates: 
08/04/2025
08/05/2025
08/06/2025
Time: 
11 am - 1:30 pm