Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Hudson Valley - 2020

The Mid-Hudson Children's Museum is the ideal destination for families with children ages 0-6. We offer exhibits and educational programs that get kids moving, exploring, building, pretending, collaborating, creating and discovering. They are temporarily closed due to Covid, so be sure to check their web site for updates on reopening.

"America's Biggest Little Water Park!"  Ride the all-new Megalodon! This prehistoric beast sends thrill seekers into a near-vertical, zero gravity experience! Hold on tight as your raft surges up the wall, hangs weightless then drops suddenly into another tunnel. It is the largest attraction of its kind in the Northeast! Plus, experience the thrills of the Bullet Bowl, Humunga Half Pipe, Pirate's Plunge and Pirate's Revenge. Kids will love Shipwreck Lagoon, a themed pirate ship with geysers, buckets, fountains, and four wet n’ wild water slides. Don't forget to check out our Monster Wave Pool and Croc Creek Wavy Lazy River. 

For six days each August, the bucolic fairgrounds on Route 9 in Rhinebeck plays host to nearly half a million patrons. The second largest county fair in New York State is the showplace for agriculture in Dutchess County. Over 144 +/- acres of finely manicured gardens and grass create the beautiful setting for thousands of farm animals, agricultural exhibits and horticultural displays. Visit us August 24 - 29, 2021!

Bounce! Trampoline Sports, with locations in Valley Cottage and Poughkeepsie, is the area's most exciting new entertainment and sports venue! Burn fat, tone muscles, get fit and have fun on our 10,000 square feet of interconnected trampolines. Also great for all ages and perfect for birthday parties! Visit us at www.bounceonit.com and then plan your trip to Bounce! Be sure to challenge your friends on the new Bounce! Xtreme Ninja Obstacle courses!

Zoom Flume Water Park is the Catskill's largest water park and the most family friendly. Experience our newest and most exciting slide -THPHOON TWISTER!

Roller Skating, Inline Skating, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Arcade, Bungee Trampolines, Summer and Winter 'Snow' tubing, Inflatable Park, Rock Climbing, Birthday Parties, and much more!

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.

Packed Full Of Fun, Come Enjoy Our 11 Acre Outdoor & 50,000 sq. ft. Indoor Amusement Park & Entertainment Center! The Castle Fun Center's activities include Ballocity, Roller Skating, Laser Maze, Rides, Rock Climbing, Laser Tag, Arcade, Zip Line, seasonal Go Karts, Swing Ride, Spin Zone Bumper Cars and Dragon Frenzy 360, and Mini Golf!

Forsyth Nature Center is a handicapped accessible outdoor learning center located at 157 Lucas Avenue in uptown Kingston, New York. A facility of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department, the center offers more than two-dozen animal exhibits and beautiful gardens that foster a connection to the natural world for visitors of all ages. The center is open year-round and is free to the public.

Beacon Performing Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 educational theatre company in Beacon, NY. We are professional theatre artists who are passionate about sharing our love of storytelling with children of all ages. We produce full Musical Theatre productions, classes, camps, and special events for ages 3 through 18.

Established in 1959, the Museum has grown into a leading provider of nature education experiences in the Hudson Valley. Its mission is to develop responsible caretakers of the natural world through its special focus on Environmental Education. It uses its living collections of native animals, natural habitats and trails to present a wide variety of programs for people of all ages at its two locations.

"America's Biggest Little Water Park!"  Ride the all-new Megalodon! This prehistoric beast sends thrill seekers into a near-vertical, zero gravity experience! Hold on tight as your raft surges up the wall, hangs weightless then drops suddenly into another tunnel. It is the largest attraction of its kind in the Northeast! Plus, experience the thrills of the Bullet Bowl, Humunga Half Pipe, Pirate's Plunge and Pirate's Revenge. Kids will love Shipwreck Lagoon, a themed pirate ship with geysers, buckets, fountains, and four wet n’ wild water slides. Don't forget to check out our Monster Wave Pool and Croc Creek Wavy Lazy River. 

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts includes a Pavilion Stage amphitheater, an indoor Event Gallery, the award-winning Museum, and a Conservatory for arts education programming.  Through an in-depth study of the social, political, and cultural events of the 1960s, as well as the preservation of the historic site of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, Bethel Woods aims to educate about the issues and lessons of the decade, while inspiring a new generation to contribute positively to the world around them. The non-profit organization relies on generous support to develop and sustain programs that improve the quality of life in the region and beyond. For more information, please visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org.

Catskill Animal Sanctuary rescues farmed animals and champions veganism. We are located two hours north of New York City in Saugerties, NY.

Beacon Performing Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 educational theatre company in Beacon, NY. We are professional theatre artists who are passionate about sharing our love of storytelling with children of all ages. We produce full Musical Theatre productions, classes, camps, and special events for ages 3 through 18.