Announcing the Top 20 Places to Take Kids in Rochester for 2026

Published: Thu, 07/02/26

Updated: Thu, 07/02/26

You voted! We crunched the numbers!

Announcing 2026's Top 20 Places to Take Kids in Rochester

In early summer each year, KidsOutAndAbout.com readers vote for their favorite places to take kids locally, as well as category favorites. Below are the Top 10; to see the rest, head to our Top 20 Places to Take Kids full results page for 2026 . It's a great way to plan your summer bucket list!

Top 10 of the top 20 of 2026

Category Winners

1. The Strong Museum
2. Seneca Park Zoo
3. YMCA of Greater Rochester
4. RMSC - Rochester Museum & Science Center & Strasenburgh Planetarium
5. Seabreeze Amusement Park
6. TYKEs (Theatre Young Kids Enjoy)
7. Stokoe Farms
8. Wickham Farms
9. Genesee Country Village and Museum
10. "My local library"

Click here for the rest of the list!

Arts Educator: Memorial Art Gallery
Sports Educator: YMCA of Greater Rochester
STEM Educator: Rochester Museum & Science Center
Farm Attraction: Stokoe Farms
Festival: Lilac Festival
Indoor Play Center: Ladybugs Play
Museum: The Strong Museum
Nature Center: Cumming Nature Center
Outdoor Fun: Seabreeze Amusement Park
Performing Arts: TYKEs (Theatre Young Kids Enjoy)
Sports Team: Rochester Red Wings

Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to everyone who voted!

Debra Ross, publisher

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