--- title: "Things to Do With Kids in Otsego County | Upstate Kids Hub" description: "Home to Cooperstown and Otsego Lake, this county combines rich history, baseball heritage, and beautiful countryside." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Upstate Kids Hub", "url": "https://upstatekidshub.com", "logo": "https://upstatekidshub.com/favicon.ico", "description": "The fast, trustworthy backup plan for parents in Delaware, Ulster, and Otsego Counties. 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This place is inviting, low-key, and the kind of place where kids settle in without much prompting. Huntington Children's Library is open to anyone holding a card from the 4-County Library System, which covers 43 branches across Delaware, Broome, Otsego, and Chenango counties. The return-anywhere policy is worth knowing: check out a stack here and drop them at any other branch in the network when you're done. \*\*Good for\*\*: Toddlers through tweens \*\*Town\*\*: Oneonta \*\*Cost\*\*: Free \*\*Hours\*\*: Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm; Sat 9am–12pm and 1:30–4pm \*\*Good to know:\*\* Street parking; stroller-accessible (no steps); restrooms unconfirmed Toddlers Little Kids Big Kids Tweens Indoor Rainy-Day Friendly School-Break Friendly 💡 Note: Saturdays they close at 12pm for a lunch break then reopen at 1:30pm. ](/listing/huntington-childrens-library)[ ![A.J. Read Science Discovery Center](https://cwysvolmgpvzyzcgkakb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/listing-images/listings/1772724861677-27k5l.webp) ### A.J. Read Science Discovery Center Otsego County The A.J. Read Science Discovery Center, located in the Physical Science building on the SUNY Oneonta campus, is a free, hands-on science museum open to the public Tuesday-Saturday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). It features over 80 interactive physics-based exhibits for all ages. There's also a planetarium nearby\*! \*The planetarium isn't free, just the Science Discovery Center. You can expect to spend about $4 per person for a show but as with all activities listed here we recommend checking their website before you go to confirm. Indoor Snow-Day Friendly Rainy-Day Friendly ](/listing/a-j-read-science-discovery-center)[ ![Fenimore Art Museum](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1566054757965-8c4085344c96?w=800) ### Fenimore Art Museum Cooperstown, Otsego County World-class collection of American folk art and Native American art overlooking Otsego Lake. Tweens All Ages Little Kids Big Kids Indoor Rainy-Day Friendly Restrooms ](/listing/fenimore-art-museum) ## 👶 Best for Toddlers (2-4) Safe, engaging spaces for the little ones [ ![Huntington Children's Library](https://cwysvolmgpvzyzcgkakb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/listing-images/listings/1781728108452-dj5oz9.jpg) Featured ### Huntington Children's Library Oneonta, Otsego County This hidden gem is a small children's library in Oneonta with two cozy reading and play areas. This place is inviting, low-key, and the kind of place where kids settle in without much prompting. Huntington Children's Library is open to anyone holding a card from the 4-County Library System, which covers 43 branches across Delaware, Broome, Otsego, and Chenango counties. The return-anywhere policy is worth knowing: check out a stack here and drop them at any other branch in the network when you're done. \*\*Good for\*\*: Toddlers through tweens \*\*Town\*\*: Oneonta \*\*Cost\*\*: Free \*\*Hours\*\*: Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm; Sat 9am–12pm and 1:30–4pm \*\*Good to know:\*\* Street parking; stroller-accessible (no steps); restrooms unconfirmed Toddlers Little Kids Big Kids Tweens Indoor Rainy-Day Friendly School-Break Friendly 💡 Note: Saturdays they close at 12pm for a lunch break then reopen at 1:30pm. ](/listing/huntington-childrens-library)[ ![Badger Park](https://cwysvolmgpvzyzcgkakb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/listing-images/listings/1776008953409-9l7724.jpg) ### Badger Park Cooperstown, Otsego County Playground • Open space for scenic enjoyment (park benches and picnic tables provided) • Open space for outdoor activities • Ice skating rink in the winter time • Basketball and other blacktop-oriented activities in the summertime Playground with swing & climbing equipment (designed for children ages 2-6, and 6-up) • Warming hut during ice skating • Blacktop with basketball goals; converted into an ice rink in winter • Picnic tables • Park benches • Mural painted by CCS students on the back of the grocery store Toddlers Little Kids Big Kids Outdoor Free 💡 Note: Spring/Summer/Fall park closes at dusk; Winter ice skating rink hours, weather permitting: M/W/F 3pm-7pm mixed-use; T/Th 3pm-6pm mixed use, 6:30pm-9pm Hockey; Weekends and Holidays 10am-12noon Family skate; 12:30pm-6:30pm mixed use. ](/listing/badger-park)[ ![Fenimore Art Museum](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1566054757965-8c4085344c96?w=800) ### Fenimore Art Museum Cooperstown, Otsego County World-class collection of American folk art and Native American art overlooking Otsego Lake. Tweens All Ages Little Kids Big Kids Indoor Rainy-Day Friendly Restrooms ](/listing/fenimore-art-museum) ## 📍 Browse Towns in Otsego County [Cooperstown ](/locations/cooperstown)[Oneonta ](/locations/oneonta) ## All Activities in Otsego County (11) [ ![Huntington Children's Library](https://cwysvolmgpvzyzcgkakb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/listing-images/listings/1781728108452-dj5oz9.jpg) Featured ### Huntington Children's Library Oneonta, Otsego County This hidden gem is a small children's library in Oneonta with two cozy reading and play areas. This place is inviting, low-key, and the kind of place where kids settle in without much prompting. Huntington Children's Library is open to anyone holding a card from the 4-County Library System, which covers 43 branches across Delaware, Broome, Otsego, and Chenango counties. The return-anywhere policy is worth knowing: check out a stack here and drop them at any other branch in the network when you're done. \*\*Good for\*\*: Toddlers through tweens \*\*Town\*\*: Oneonta \*\*Cost\*\*: Free \*\*Hours\*\*: Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm; Sat 9am–12pm and 1:30–4pm \*\*Good to know:\*\* Street parking; stroller-accessible (no steps); restrooms unconfirmed Toddlers Little Kids Big Kids Tweens Indoor Rainy-Day Friendly School-Break Friendly 💡 Note: Saturdays they close at 12pm for a lunch break then reopen at 1:30pm. ](/listing/huntington-childrens-library)[ ![A.J. Read Science Discovery Center](https://cwysvolmgpvzyzcgkakb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/listing-images/listings/1772724861677-27k5l.webp) ### A.J. Read Science Discovery Center Otsego County The A.J. Read Science Discovery Center, located in the Physical Science building on the SUNY Oneonta campus, is a free, hands-on science museum open to the public Tuesday-Saturday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). It features over 80 interactive physics-based exhibits for all ages. There's also a planetarium nearby\*! \*The planetarium isn't free, just the Science Discovery Center. You can expect to spend about $4 per person for a show but as with all activities listed here we recommend checking their website before you go to confirm. Indoor Snow-Day Friendly Rainy-Day Friendly ](/listing/a-j-read-science-discovery-center)[ ![Badger Park](https://cwysvolmgpvzyzcgkakb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/listing-images/listings/1776008953409-9l7724.jpg) ### Badger Park Cooperstown, Otsego County Playground • Open space for scenic enjoyment (park benches and picnic tables provided) • Open space for outdoor activities • Ice skating rink in the winter time • Basketball and other blacktop-oriented activities in the summertime Playground with swing & climbing equipment (designed for children ages 2-6, and 6-up) • Warming hut during ice skating • Blacktop with basketball goals; converted into an ice rink in winter • Picnic tables • Park benches • Mural painted by CCS students on the back of the grocery store Toddlers Little Kids Big Kids Outdoor Free 💡 Note: Spring/Summer/Fall park closes at dusk; Winter ice skating rink hours, weather permitting: M/W/F 3pm-7pm mixed-use; T/Th 3pm-6pm mixed use, 6:30pm-9pm Hockey; Weekends and Holidays 10am-12noon Family skate; 12:30pm-6:30pm mixed use. ](/listing/badger-park)[ ![Fenimore Art Museum](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1566054757965-8c4085344c96?w=800) ### Fenimore Art Museum Cooperstown, Otsego County World-class collection of American folk art and Native American art overlooking Otsego Lake. Tweens All Ages Little Kids Big Kids Indoor Rainy-Day Friendly Restrooms ](/listing/fenimore-art-museum)[ ![Fortin Park](https://cwysvolmgpvzyzcgkakb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/listing-images/listings/1776008953409-9l7724.jpg) ### Fortin Park Oneonta, Otsego County Fortin Park is Oneonta's largest park and offers multiple uses that include picnics, hiking, cross-country skiing, fishing, softball, walking, soccer, and playground fun for children. \*\*Amenities include:\*\* • Three pavilions available to rent for graduations, birthdays or receptions • Two playgrounds, including one just for tots • Horseshoe pits and a volleyball net • Hiking and ski trails • Handicap-accessible fishing pier • Regulation softball diamond Toddlers Little Kids Big Kids Outdoor Free ](/listing/fortin-park)[ ![Neahwa Park](https://cwysvolmgpvzyzcgkakb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/listing-images/listings/1776026273275-mcsk6r.jpeg) ### Neahwa Park Oneonta, Otsego County Neahwa Park offers plenty of recreational opportunities within walking distance of downtown Oneonta. Try the newly completed 1.2 mile loop around the park, or extend your walk through Catella Park to the trails at New Island. \*\*Neahwa Park features:\*\* • 1.2 mile loop trail • Playgrounds • Picnic pavilions (reservations recommended) • Hodges Pond • Skateboard park • Two dog parks (one for small dogs, one for large dogs) • Tennis and basketball courts • Sand volleyball court • Multi-use fields • Softball field • Damaschke Field, home of the New York Collegiate Baseball League’s Oneonta Outlaws (Catella Park, which is next to Neahwa Park, features multi-purpose fields used for baseball, softball and soccer. ) Toddlers Little Kids Big Kids All Ages Tweens Teens Outdoor Free ](/listing/neahwa-park)[ ![Noah's World](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a86847e3df28bbc8623f39/1592161262556-YP421U17AHQ5DTYH07LL/Jungle+Gyn.jpg?format=1000w) ### Noah's World Otsego County Noah’s World is a locally owned, unique indoor play space for the recommended ages of children 10 years and under. It offers a ball pit, sensory cave, indoor jungle gym, gross motor toys and more in a clean 3800 square foot space. \*\*Note: Their open play drop in times change every week, call them to confirm their hours before visiting. Indoor Restrooms Low Cost ](/listing/noahs-world)[ ![Oneonta Boys & Girls Club](https://cwysvolmgpvzyzcgkakb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/listing-images/listings/1767889583411-u5uswp.jpg) ### Oneonta Boys & Girls Club Otsego County Affordable after-school, summer, and school-break care with structured activities and supervision for kids and teens. The Oneonta Boys & Girls Club is a trusted community organization providing safe, structured, and affordable programs for children and teens in the Oneonta area. Built to support working families, the Club offers dependable after-school care, enrichment activities, and seasonal programming in a supervised, community-centered environment. Kids can expect a mix of academic support, physical activity, creative outlets, and social development—designed to meet them where they are, from early elementary through the teen years. Programs often include: - After-school care with homework support - Sports, games, and indoor recreation - Creative arts and enrichment activities - Summer and school-break programs - Teen leadership and life-skills opportunities This is a strong option for parents looking for consistent after-school coverage, affordable full-day care during breaks, or a positive place for kids to spend time outside of school. Good to know - Membership is free to children ages 6 to 16. - Registration is required - Offerings vary by age and season Best for Families who need reliable care during the school year, summer, or unexpected schedule disruptions—without overcomplicating logistics. Indoor Reservation Required Free ](/listing/oneonta-boys-girls-club)[ ![SUNY Oneonta](https://cwysvolmgpvzyzcgkakb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/listing-images/listings/1776971256016-enc2y.jpg) ### SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, Otsego County ](/listing/suny-oneonta)[ ![SUNY Oneonta Planetarium](https://cwysvolmgpvzyzcgkakb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/listing-images/listings/1772725861117-kslfvn.jpg) ### SUNY Oneonta Planetarium Otsego County The SUNY Oneonta planetarium offers family-friendly shows for the public on select Friday nights and Saturdays from now until May 15, 2026. Show schedule and topics are listed on their website, along with what ages each show is best suited for (e.g. "Suitable for all children and adults", "Best for ages 8 and up" etc.) Tickets are $4 per person per show and can be purchased online through the University Ticketing System (linked on their website). Purchase your tickets online ahead of time to guarantee your seat since they don't guarantee seating for walk-ins. They recommend arriving 10 minutes early as doors close promptly at showtime. All Ages Indoor Restrooms Parking On-Site ](/listing/suny-oneonta-planetarium)[ ![Wilber Park](https://cwysvolmgpvzyzcgkakb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/listing-images/listings/1776008953409-9l7724.jpg) ### Wilber Park Oneonta, Otsego County Located near downtown Oneonta, Wilber Park provides a rustic, woodsy atmosphere. The upper level of this park can be accessed via Center Street and has a large picnic pavilion, basketball court, modern playground structure and the beautiful Applebaugh Gardens. The lower level is accessed via Spruce Street and includes a small picnic pavilion, Briggs Swimming Pool, the George Waddington Tennis Courts, pickleball courts, and two multi-use practice fields. Intermingled throughout Wilber Park's 56 acres are a host of quiet walking and biking trails. Toddlers Little Kids Big Kids Outdoor Free ](/listing/wilber-park) ### Know a great spot for kids? Help other parents discover family-friendly places and events in your area. [Submit a Place](/submit) [ Upstate Kids Hub ](/) The fast, local guide for parents in Upstate New York covering things to do with kids, family-friendly events, places and activities. 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