2019 Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Hudson Valley

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.

"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. 

The Hudson Valley Renegades, affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays, are a minor league baseball team in the New York-Penn League (Class A Short Season). They play at Duchess Stadium (The Dutch) in Wappingers Falls NY.

Once Upon A Tea Party is an award-winning children's special event entertainment business, serving New York and surrounding areas. Our reputation sets us apart, with a talented cast and our attention to detail are unparalleled. Our staff is professionally trained entertainers that are passionate about the authenticity of the characters they are portraying and truly care about the quality of your event, with performers who look and sing as though they walked directly out of a storybook. We bring the magic to your home or venue of your choice!

Of course, the libraries in the Hudson Valley area are not really ONE place, but MANY places... but it's important to emphasize how valuable libraries are for family learning and fun. The libraries in our area are wonderful about posting their events to the KidsOutAndAbout calendar so you always can get ideas for free things to do with your kids that celebrate education and imagination. KidsOutAndAbout.com takes this opportunity to salute the wonderful children's librarians who serve our community with such dedication. They're proud that locals voted them to the list of the best places to take kids this year!

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!

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!

America's #1 all-inclusive family resort.  Nestled on a 500-acre spread in the heart of the scenic Hudson River Valley, Rocking Horse Ranch offers 4 seasons of activities for families of all ages-UNLIMITED HORSEBACK RIDING INCLUDED.  From our Winter Fun Park to Big Splash Indoor Waterpark, the Ranch provides the perfect backdrop for your family’s next big adventure.  Enjoy three delicious meals daily, Summer BBQ’s, afternoon chef’s tastings, pool parties, wine pairings and more.  End the evening with our top-name family entertainment, featuring magicians, bonfire singalongs, comedians and jugglers. Book your next family adventure today!

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.

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.

The Rockland Boulders are an independent professional baseball team in the Can-Am League. They are in their sixth season and play at Palisades Credit Union Park (formerly Provident Bank Park) in Pomona, N.Y.

We are an all-inclusive dude ranch resort located on 150 acres in the Hudson Valley with incredible mountain views. We have 3 all you can eat meals a day, horseback riding, indoor and out door pools, tractor rides to our private lake, petting zoo, archery, rock wall, nightly entertainment, game room, children’s day camp, snow tubing & ice skating, plus daily activities with our social director.

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.

We are professional theatre artists in Beacon, New York who are passionate about sharing our love of storytelling with children of all ages.