School-Break Friendly

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

💡 Note: Saturdays they close at 12pm for a lunch break then reopen at 1:30pm.

Andes, Delaware County

Cozy public library in Andes, NY.

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!

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.

Kingston, Ulster County

Forsyth Nature Center is a handicapped accessible outdoor learning center 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.

Ulster County

Public library in Kingston, NY that offers programming for adults, kids and teens.

💡 Wonderful Children's Library and Teen Room

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.

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!

Arkville, Delaware County

The Delaware County School of Performing Arts (DCSPA) connects Young Artists and professional Performing Arts educators for world class learning experiences, with unlimited tuition assistance.

Walton, Delaware County

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

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.