Top 20 Places to Take Kids In and Around Buffalo
Buffalo's most popular places to take kids in 2026
Every summer, thousands of local parents, grandparents, and caregivers weigh in on their favorite local places to take kids as a great way to launch into summer and put together a summer bucket list. This is our page to showcase the Top 20 winners for 2026 in the Buffalo area. (Click here for the full list of nominees.)
Of course, there are literally hundreds of wonderful places to take your kids in our area, not just this year's winners! Browse through this site, check out our lists (especially our Everything that's Free list), and sign up for our fabulous weekly e-newsletter so you get it all in your in-box every Thursday morning!
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Hidden Valley Animal Adventure
Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium at Buffalo State University
The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium's state-of-the-art projection systems give audiences an awe-inspiring view of the night sky and transport them through our solar system and far beyond. Public astronomy programs and laser music experiences are presented on most Fridays and Saturdays with special programs for kids and other occasions scheduled throughout the year. The planetarium is also available for birthday parties and other special events. Visit the Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium and explore your universe and much more!
