Albany NY Kids Guide: Family-Friendly Activities, Dining & Events

The Albany area is a great place to raise or visit with kids! When you browse the features below, you'll find that there's an abundance of indoor, outdoor, and educational attractions and events that will keep your kids entertained for hours.

View All Kid-Friendly Attractions

See all the kid-friendly fun that awaits in the Albany area, including both indoor and outdoor attractions.

Educational Attractions Kids Love

If you want your kids to learn while having fun, check out these Albany area educational attractions.

group of adults and kids hiking a trail at the albany pine bush preserve

Family-Friendly Hikes & Trails

Get out and explore the greater Albany area with your kids! Start with these family-friendly hikes and trails.

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Kid-Friendly Restaurants

Bring the whole family out to lunch or dinner at these kid-friendly restaurants in and near Albany.

boy climbing a ladder at an aerial adventure course

Off-The-Beaten-Path Summer Fun

There are lots of hotspots and attractions you may not have heard of that will keep your family entertained all summer.

Fun Family Day Trip Ideas

Plan a day trip with the family and discover these kid-friendly attractions within driving distance of Albany.

Outdoor Attractions

Get out and experience the fun Albany has in store at these kid-friendly outdoor attractions.

Summer Camps

Sign your kid up for summer camp in the Albany area, and reap the rewards of socailization, wilderness skills, and more.

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Indoor Attractions

Albany has fantastic museums and other indoor attractions that cater specifically to kids.

Kid-Friendly Activities

These kid-friendly activities in the Capital Region provide fun for the whole family!

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Birthday Party Venues

Plan the perfect indoor or outdoor birthday party for your child at one of these venues!

More Educational Activities

Many Albany area attractions offer opportunities for kids to learn in an entertaining setting.

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Parks With Playgrounds

Explore Albany area parks with playgrounds, including those that are toddler-friendly or have splash pads.

New York State Museum

The Discovery Place is just one part of the New York State Museum kids will love!

MiSci

Discover MiSci in Schenectady, with a planetarium and tons of interactive exhibits for kids.

Huck Finn's Playland

Discover classic amusement rides at Huck Finn's Playland, and learn about its origins as Hoffman's Playland.

Upcoming Events

Find upcoming events in the Albany area that are either specifically for kids or are kid-friendly.

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