Delaware County

Arkville, Delaware County

One of the best kid-friendly restaurants in the Catskills. With a dedicated kids room filled with toys off the main seating area, kids can roam and play while parents enjoy a delicious meal just a few feet away. Located in the heart of Arkville, Cafe Mornings is a cozy, family-run Korean café where kids can enjoy a playful corner all their own, pups are greeted with treats, and their in-house market is stocked with unique pantry staples, Asian spices, and thoughtful gifts to take home.

Delhi, Delaware County

Public library in Delhi, NY with a wonderful kids space and multiple children's programs each week.

Arkville, Delaware County

A Clean recreation center featuring a large, heated indoor pool plus a gym and yoga classes. Catskill Recreation Center's mission is to offer year-round swimming, fitness, and recreational opportunities that promote healthy lifestyles for people of all ages from the surrounding communities. Important to note: Pool hours differ from regular operating hours; check the website for pool-specific hours. Minimum age required to use the gym is 13 years old.

💡 We love Family Swim Nights, every Friday from 4 - 7pm in the family pool - just $15 per family!

Arkville, Delaware County

One of the best kid-friendly restaurants in the Catskills. With a dedicated kids room filled with toys off the main seating area, kids can roam and play while parents enjoy a delicious meal just a few feet away. Located in the heart of Arkville, Cafe Mornings is a cozy, family-run Korean café where kids can enjoy a playful corner all their own, pups are greeted with treats, and their in-house market is stocked with unique pantry staples, Asian spices, and thoughtful gifts to take home.

Delaware County

A nature-based Montessori School in the heart of Delaware County, New York

Delhi, Delaware County

Public library in Delhi, NY with a wonderful kids space and multiple children's programs each week.

Arkville, Delaware County

One of the best kid-friendly restaurants in the Catskills. With a dedicated kids room filled with toys off the main seating area, kids can roam and play while parents enjoy a delicious meal just a few feet away. Located in the heart of Arkville, Cafe Mornings is a cozy, family-run Korean café where kids can enjoy a playful corner all their own, pups are greeted with treats, and their in-house market is stocked with unique pantry staples, Asian spices, and thoughtful gifts to take home.

Delaware County

A nature-based Montessori School in the heart of Delaware County, New York

Bovina, Delaware County

Brushland Eating House is a favorite among locals, weekenders and travelers alike. The food here is fantastic, featuring local, seasonal fare and a menu that changes weekly. On Thursday and Fridays you can order from their a la carte menu but on Saturdays they offer one seating and serve a three course, family-style meal. Tickets for Saturday seatings need to be purchased in advance (beer & wine is served a la carte). Doors open at 6 pm and dinner begins promptly at 7 pm.

💡 While they don't offer a kids menu, coloring pages or toys like other restaurants on our list, they are very accommodating and welcoming to kids and parents with children of all ages in-tow!

Delhi, Delaware County

Public library in Delhi, NY with a wonderful kids space and multiple children's programs each week.

Arkville, Delaware County

A Clean recreation center featuring a large, heated indoor pool plus a gym and yoga classes. Catskill Recreation Center's mission is to offer year-round swimming, fitness, and recreational opportunities that promote healthy lifestyles for people of all ages from the surrounding communities. Important to note: Pool hours differ from regular operating hours; check the website for pool-specific hours. Minimum age required to use the gym is 13 years old.

💡 We love Family Swim Nights, every Friday from 4 - 7pm in the family pool - just $15 per family!

Arkville, Delaware County

💡 Open by appointment - call to schedule

Delhi, Delaware County

Delaware Academy is a K-12 public school in Delhi, New York.

Delhi, Delaware County

Outdoor public pool in Delhi, NY featuring kids programs, swim school and open swim in the summer.

💡 Check their website for the latest 2026 Pool Schedule. As of April 2026, the pool schedule hasn't yet been announced.

Deposit, Delaware County

Arkville, Delaware County

The East Branch Nature Preserve has trails and interpretive stations, covering 33 acres between the East Branch of the Delaware River and the historic Delaware & Ulster train’s railroad tracks in Arkville.

Fleischmanns, Delaware County

Great community park on Wagner Ave in Fleischmanns Village, including a modern playground, two tennis courts, soccer/baseball field, restrooms, gardens and two picnic tables. A stream borders one side of the park (next to the playground).

Hamden, Delaware County

Delicious food, a staple kids menu, activities corner with books and toys and an outdoor seating area with picnic tables under string lights make Hamden Inn a great kid-friendly restaurant in the Catskills.

Delhi, Delaware County

Working 19th-century water-powered sawmill. Watch historic machinery in action and explore rural life of the past.

💡 The ice harvest in winter is spectacular. Bring boots!

Hobart, Delaware County

Margaretville, Delaware County

A family owned and operated farm since 1848, Hubbell Family Farms offers a range of seasonal products like naturally raised highlander beef and Berkshire Pork, maple syrup, honey, and apple cider-grown in the heart of the Catskills. They also host a few kid-friendly events throughout the year like their Maple Weekend Open House where visitors can see how maple syrup is made.

💡 Note: They're closed for lunch from 12-1pm.

Margaretville, Delaware County

Family farm with pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch, farm animals, and corn maze.

💡 The baby goats are friendliest in spring. Bring quarters for the feed machines.

Roxbury, Delaware County

Plattekill Mountain offers big mountain skiing across 41 exciting trails and 1100′ of vertical, and the best part is you’ll enjoy it all in a laid-back family atmosphere. They're the last family-owned and operated ski mountain in the Northern Catskills of New York offering skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing fun, plus great events and après too!

Hancock, Delaware County

The Nature preserve offers groomed nature trails that allow visitors to identify flora, fauna, a wide variety of trees, and the observance of bird and animal life. Located throughout the trails you'll find various picnic areas to relax and enjoy the outdoors. If you are visiting during undesirable weather a covered pavilion and picnic area is available at the science center. The Science Center is complete with study facilities, worktables, study lights, and science room equipment that provides an enhanced science-based educational experience for scheduled visits. They offer monthly programs for children and families and the building is available to use for private parties and events for a nominal fee.

Stamford, Delaware County

Public library in Stamford, NY with free events for adults and kids like: **Little Ones Storytime ** - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Join Ms. Lindsay for stories, songs, movement, bubble time, and more!

Delhi, Delaware County

Great modern playground in Delhi, NY. Conveniently located near the town's ice cream shop for those hot summer days.

Walton, Delaware County

Public Library in Walton that offers free adult and kids programming including, Sensory Play, Story Time, Cereal Cinema and Lego Club.