Holiday Break: Upstate Edition
The infamous two-week holiday break is nearly here and every parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, is freaking out. What will you possibly do with your kids for two weeks?! Here are a few of our ideas to unleash their energy and make it semi-enjoyable for you.
Visit the Empire “Skate” Plaza
Rentals are available whenever the rink is open and cost $3 for children 12 and under and $4 for adults. A photo ID is required to rent skates. Every Saturday is Free Skate Rental Saturday courtesy of Hannaford Supermarkets.
Explore the Caves at Howe Caverns
About 45 minutes from Albany. The caves are open year-round with several tour options: The Traditional Tour, The Lantern Tour, the Family Flashlight Tour, the Photo Tour, and they also offer Private Tours. New at Howe Caverns - Howe To Escape - the most immersive escape room in the Capital Region.
Experience Downhill Skiing
Adirondacks:
West Mountain - Queensbury, NY
Gore Mountain - North Creek, NY
McCauley Mountain Ski Area - Old Forge, NY
Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington, NY
Catskills:
Plattekill Mountain - Roxbury, NY
Hunter Mountain - Hunter, NY
Windham Mountain Resort - Windham, NY
Holiday Mountain Ski & Fun Park - Monticello, NY
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center - Highmount, NY
Release Their Energy at an Indoor Trampoline Park
Airdrenaline Adventure Park - Colonie
Get Air Trampoline Park - Albany
Sky Zone Trampoline Park - Clifton Park
ClubLife SportsZone - Valatie
Solve a Puzzle at an Escape Room
5 Wits - Albany
All In Adventures Escape Rooms - Albany
Enigmatic Escapes - Troy
Tru Escape Mystery and Escape Rooms - Queensbury
Howe To Escape - Howes Cave
Spend the Day at a Museum
miSci (Museum of Innovation & Science) - Schenectady
Children’s Museum of Science & Technology - Troy
Children’s Museum of Saratoga - Saratoga. Designed for children under 7 years old.
New York State Museum - Albany. Offering many engaging programs for children during the week off.
Albany Institute of History & Art - Albany
Tip from US: Make sure to check your local library for free museum passes!
Sit Back and Watch a Movie
Moana Family Fun Day - December 26th at 1 PM at The Palace Theatre
Frozen II - Now Playing
Playing With Fire - Now Playing
Playmobil: The Movie - Now Playing
Jumanji: The Next Level - Now Playing
Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Now Playing
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil - Now Playing
Cats - In Theaters Dec. 20th
Spies in Disguise - In Theaters Dec. 25th
