Top 20 Places to Take Kids in Westchester County - 2023

Come howl with wolves! Home to 40+ wolves, including critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves, the Wolf Conservation Center is one of the wildest destinations in New York. Visitors learn about the true nature and plight of wolves during guided education programs and are able to witness wolf communication and behavior firsthand by howling with the WCC’s ambassador wolves! Through wolves, the WCC teaches the broader message of conservation, ecological balance, and personal responsibility for improved human stewardship of our World. Register for a program today! https://nywolf.org/

Discover adventure at The Rock Club! Featuring over 15,000 sq feet of climbing, young climbers will have a blast scaling the walls and experiencing the thrill of indoor climbing. Stop by for the day or join us for one of our many youth programs including after-school programs, climbing camps, and birthday parties.  In our programs, climbers will learn basic climbing techniques and participate in fun games while building confidence, focus, and teamwork skills. Join the climbing community!

Muscoot Farm was originally a "Gentleman's Farm" founded by Ferdinand T. Hopkins in 1880 and operated as a dairy farm until Westchester County acquired the property in the late 1960s. Today, Muscoot Farm is a Westchester County Park that strives to preserve and interpret its agrarian past. Visitors may stroll through the orginal barns, visit with the animals, participate in educational programs or hike the many miles of trails. There is something for everyone on Muscoot’s 777 acres!

Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, Trailside Museums and Zoo, hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails. An outdoor rink is open to ice skaters from late October through mid-March. The Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park. Perkins Memorial Drive and Tower are open from April through late November, weather permitting.

We’ve been creating memories as metro New York’s top destination for fun family fun for 94 years. Whether you’re looking to spend the day on thrills, play games in the arcade and along our classic “Games Row”, shop merch in our Dragon Gift Shop, relax on the beach by the sparkling Long Island Sound, or enjoy picnics with loved ones, we’re your destination for creating experiences that last a lifetime. Grab a bite in the park at one of our delicious new concession stands, like Kickin’ Chikin, Smash n’ Shake, and Cocina Fresca! From the historic Dragon Coaster to the family-friendly Crazy Submarine, there are rides for all ages and thrill levels. Take a stroll on the boardwalk and surround yourself with panoramic views of Playland Park and the shores of the Long Island Sound.

Teatown Lake Reservation is a nonprofit education center and membership organization located on a 1,000-acre nature preserve in the Lower Hudson Valley. Our mission is to inspire our community to lifelong environmental stewardship. We offer year-round educational programming for the whole family, wildlife exhibits, and natural science day camps in the summer and school breaks. Our preserve is home to 15 miles of dog-friendly hiking trails, open year-round from dawn to dusk.

Not only is Tig & Peach a three-time “Best of Westchester” award-winner for our thoughtfully designed, state-of-the-art play space, we also have a ton of fun offerings for you and your little one including:15+ enrichment classes for children 0 - 6 years old in Pelham and Rye. A membership program or drop-in open play offered 7 days a week (with great sibling and member discounts). Instagram-worthy birthday parties. Spring and summer camps (also offered at the Rye Recrecation Center), Preschool-style drop-off programs for 2- and 3-year-olds. A highly-curated retail shop and special events throughout the year. We can’t wait to meet you at your playroom away from home. 

Croton Point Park is a 508-acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River. This park offers year-round events and activities and has facilities for camping, hiking and swimming.

Indoor Adventure Playground in Elmsford. The Play Place is a 1200-square-foot, air-conditioned, multi-level structure designed for high adventure and excitement in a controlled and monitored environment.A series of multi-level activity areas, scramble nets, 2 20 foot long wave slides, squeeze rollers, foam forest, chutes and much more combine to provide a top of the line adventure playground for children ages tots to 10. 

Kids flip for BounceU's unbelievably cool bounce stadiums (imagine the ultimate children's playground experience in a safe, indoor setting), but they also can't get enough of the games, the food, and sharing the spotlight with family and friends.

Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard is a family owned and operated apple orchard located in North Salem, NY, in Westchester County. They also grow a variety of vegetables and stone fruits available for purchase in their Farm Store and through a robust and continually expanding CSA program.

Discover adventure at The Rock Club! Featuring over 15,000 sq feet of climbing, young climbers will have a blast scaling the walls and experiencing the thrill of indoor climbing. Stop by for the day or join us for one of our many youth programs including after-school programs, climbing camps, and birthday parties.  In our programs, climbers will learn basic climbing techniques and participate in fun games while building confidence, focus, and teamwork skills. Join the climbing community!