Avoid cabin fever and enjoy the upcoming school break with this list of fun, family-friendly events and activities happening in Rochester, NY.

Two red pandas on a log at the Seneca Park Zoo

Photo: Seneca Park Zoo

1. Visit A Museum Or Attraction 

Rochester's local museums and attractions have been hard at work planning safe and fun activities and events happening during the school break. 

Dutch Connection

George Eastman Museum | Through February 23

Camps For Kids 

Memorial Art Gallery | Various offerings from February 17-21

Build it Week

Rochester Museum & Science Center | February 15-21

Sean Kenney's Animal Super Powers 

Rochester Museum & Science Center | Now Open

Winter Break ZooCamp 

Seneca Park Zoo | February 20-24

Free Youth February 

Seneca Park Zoo | Through February 28

Scooby-Doo! School Break Week

The Strong Museum | February 15-23

Winter Break 

Corning Museum of Glass | February 15-22

Marvelous Marble Day

Corning Museum of Glass | February 16

 

Sunset view from the Hyatt Regency Rochester

Photo: Hyatt Regency Rochester

2. Take An Overnight Staycation 

Plan a family-friendly hotel stay after a day full of visiting Rochester attractions. Click here to search and view area hotels. 

 

Mother and daughter ice skating at MLK Park

Photo: Roc Holiday Village

3. Bundle Up To Play Outside 

Whoever said winter is a predominantly indoor season has clearly never been to Rochester. From skiing and snowboarding at Bristol Mountain and Swain Ski Resort, to ice skating at Tim Horton's Iceplex, Dick's House of Sport or Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, you'll never run out of outdoor activities to indulge in. 

Looking for something a little chiller than these winter sports? There are also several locations for sledding in the area, including Black Creek Park, Cobbs Hill Park & Washington Grove, Ellison Park, Harris Whalen Park, Mendon Ponds Park, North Hampton Park, and Webster Park. Snow tubing more your speed? Check out Greystone Tubing in Walworth!

 

Silks Class at Roc City Circus

Photo: Roc City Circus

4. Have some Indoor fun 

For those extra chilly days, burn some energy at a family-friendly indoor activity spot. Some of our local favorites include: Altitude Trampoline Park, Clubhouse Fun Center, Roc City Circus, Total Sports Experience, RocVentures Climbing Gym, Dave & Buster’s, Nerdvana, The Playhouse/Swillburger, Great Lakes Gaming, We The Hobby, and Mythical Escapes.

And don't forget about The Little! Nothing gets us cozier during cold February days than a good movie.

 

Breakfast at the City of Rochester Public Market

Photo: City of Rochester Public Market

5. Dine Out ROC 

There's a wide range of cuisines to enjoy in the Greater Rochester area. From casual (but delish) burgers at Bill Gray's to more upscale experiences at Branca Midtown or CRISP Rochester, the Flower City has what you're looking for. Enjoy a meal the whole family will love from a local Rochester restaurant. Plan your next meal with our dining resources and meal guides.