Family Fun This Weekend

The days are starting to get longer (yay!), but it's still pretty sloshy outside (boo!). The happenings this weekend are few and far between, but they sound like fun. At least we always have Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester Museum & Science Center, and the Seneca Park Zoo to keep us busy. Check out the other events going on...

FRIDAY

Game Night
Friday, January 11 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (repeats on Fridays through June 14, 2013)
ArtsROC, 3462 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, NY
Kids ages 5-12 can enjoy movies, Wii, Xbox, Minecraft, tons of LEGOs, and a pizza party for $25 at ArtsROC. Call (585) 218-9125 or email info@artsroc.net for more information. Or click here to register.

Family Fun Night to Benefit West Webster Fire Department
Friday, January 11 from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
YMCA - Bay View, 1209 Bay Road, Webster, NY
Enjoy swimming, inflatables, crafts, snacks, games, and more. Cost is $20 per family.

Family Night: Ice Cream Social
Friday, January 11 from 4:30 - 10:00 p.m.
YMCA- Southeast, 111 East Jefferson Road, Pittsford, NY
The Adventure Center is open from 4:30-9 p.m. (remember your socks!), enjoy pizza in the Lobby at 5:45 p.m until it runs out ($1/slice) plus ice cream, make a craft, play in the Gym from 6-8 p.m., and swim in the pool from 7-10 p.m. Free and open to the community.

Fun Fridays
Friday, January 11 from 6 - 8 p.m.
YMCA-Westside, 920 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, NY
Family gym games, inflatables, obstacle course, crafts, and family swimming. There is no fee for members; $10 per family for the community.

SATURDAY

Toddler Dance Party
Saturday, January 12 from 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Road, Rochester, NY
Dance your sillies out! Kids ages 18 months - 4 years old can have a blast dancing with their caregivers. No registration required.

Open Gym & Extreme Sports Practice Night
Saturday, January 12 at 6:30 p.m. (repeats Saturdays through May 25)
Sports Academy of Victor, 6385 Route 96, Victor, NY
Have fun with mats, sports equipment, tumble track, foam pit, turf field, batting cages, spring floor, and inflatables. Instructors are available to help. For ages 6 and up; cost is $10.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY 

Ski, Snowshoe, or Walk the Village & Nature Center

Saturday, January 12 - Sunday, January 13 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Saturdays & Sundays through Februrary 24, 2013)

Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY

Ski, snowshoe, or hike through the snow-covered village and nature center trails. The Nature Center trails are open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., while the Historic Village trails are open noon - 4 p.m. only. Call (585) 294-8262 to check trail conditions. Free for members, $5.50 for non-members. Ski rental is $10, snowshoe rental is $5; equipment available on first come, first served basis. Equipment rental is available at the Nature Center.

SUNDAY

Family Fun Game Day
Sunday, January 13 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Rochester Public Library (Central Library), 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY
Families are invited to come to the Children's Center of the Central Library to enjoy a variety of games for ages 3-11. This program is free, so bring the whole family.


Have a great weekend, and as always, thanks for reading.