Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids

Explore the best free & cheap things to do with kids options for kids and families in Rochester

High Falls

High Falls

Natural waterfall, visitor hub & museum. Site of a natural waterfall in a historic district with a living history museum & visitor center.

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The Strong National Museum of Play

The Strong National Museum of Play

Toy & game exhibits for kids of all ages. Historic, interactive look at toys & games, from video-game exhibits to a walk down "Sesame Street."

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RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center)

RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center)

Exhibits & shows exploring Earth & space. 3-floor learning center with hands-on kids' exhibits & a planetarium featuring films & star shows.

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RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium

RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium

Giant screens & simulated space missions. Venue with giant-screen films, simulated space missions, laser light shows & classes.

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Sunken Garden

Sunken Garden

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Warner Castle

Warner Castle

1854 replica of a Scottish castle. Self-guided tours of an 1854 residence modeled after a Scottish castle, along with a sunken garden.

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Highland Park

Highland Park

Serene retreat with arboretum & gardens. Spring-blooming flowers & trees line a 150-acre park with a castle, sunken garden & amphitheater.

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Seneca Park Zoo

Seneca Park Zoo

19th-century park with an African safari. Veteran zoo with native & exotic animals, including an African safari tour with lions & elephants.

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Gates Recreation Department

Gates Recreation Department

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Corbett's Glen Nature Park

Corbett's Glen Nature Park

Tranquil escape for hiking & birding. Trails run by meadows, wetlands & waterfalls in this secluded park full of native birds & wildlife.

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Clubhouse Fun Center

Clubhouse Fun Center

Golf, go-karts & more for kids & teens. Family park with 36-hole mini-golf, single- & double-ride go-karts, arcade & tree house-themed cafe.

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Turning Point Park

Turning Point Park

Wooded walks, a waterfall & river views. Wooded acres with a waterfall, paved hiking & biking trails & a boardwalk over Genesee River.

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Bounce Hopper

Bounce Hopper

Inflatable playground & arcade games. Indoor playground with several big inflatables, plus an obstacle course, arcade games & a snack bar.

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Tinker Homestead & Farm Museum

Tinker Homestead & Farm Museum

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Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center

Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center

A pond, trails, exhibits & classes. 68-acre park with exercise & nature trails, plus a center with natural history exhibits & classes.

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Clubhouse Fun Center (Greece)

Clubhouse Fun Center (Greece)

Water theme park & family entertainment. Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts.

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Jack's Place

Jack's Place

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Sandbar Park

Sandbar Park

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Fairport Junction Train Viewing Platform

Fairport Junction Train Viewing Platform

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