Kids' activities in Franklin
1 activity in Franklin · 44 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Franklin Free Library
library · Franklin
AgesStorytime Share geared toward preschool-aged kids (all ages welcome)
ScheduleStorytime Share among recurring happenings (see calendar)
Sidney Memorial Public Library
library · Sidney · ~12 mi
AgesFun with Friends ages 0-6; Gamer’s Guild ages 8-17; Hangout Lounge grades 5-12
ScheduleStory Time Tuesdays 10:00am; Fun with Friends Tuesdays 10:45am; Lego Club Tuesdays 3:00–4:30pm; Gamer’s Guild Mondays 3:00–4:30pm; Creation Lab Thursdays 3:00–4:30pm
Village of Sidney Parks and Recreation
sports · Sidney · ~12 mi
AgesRecreation softball league grades 5–6 (only grade band stated on parks page)
ScheduleSeasonal youth sports and village pool (hours posted seasonally)
Limitless Performing Arts Complex
dance · Sidney · ~12 mi
AgesYoung Children's Program ages 1–7 (Dance with Me from 15 months); studio program ages 7+
ScheduleAcademic-term classes September–June; Sidney and Delhi schedules posted by level; summer series also listed
PriceYoung children's tuition from $46/mo (30-min) to $94/mo (90-min); studio classes $58–$94/mo by length; annual membership $100 ($50 additional family member)
ABC Center for Performing Arts
dance · Sidney · ~12 mi
AgesCreative Movement ages 12 months–3; Pre-Dance Ballet/Tap ages 3–6; Pre-Dance Hip-Tumble ages 4–6; Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Acro/Hip-Hop ages 6+
ScheduleStudio hours Monday–Thursday afternoons/evenings (see site)
PriceMonthly group $50–$65 per class by length; Mini 4-class package ages 6–8 $170/mo; Junior/Teen/Senior unlimited $235/mo
William B. Ogden Free Library
library · Walton · ~12 mi
ScheduleTue/Fri 9am–5pm, Wed–Thu 1–8pm, Sat 9am–2pm; closed Sun–Mon
Caroline Fay Studio
arts · Walton · ~12 mi
AgesParent & Child Art Club for parents and children up to age 2; other workshops for beginners through experienced artists
ScheduleParent & Child Art Club monthly; First Fridays June–October; workshops by schedule or appointment
PriceParent + Child Pass $40 (four-class passes $120 as stated)
Music on the Delaware
music · Walton · ~12 mi
ScheduleSchool and library youth workshops tied to mainstage/coffeehouse seasons (2026–2027 workshop artists listed on the youth page)
Jeremiah Pottery
arts · Walton · ~12 mi
ScheduleComplimentary pottery classes Sundays 1:00–3:00pm and Thursdays 7:00–9:00pm
PriceComplimentary (materials covered by program/grants as stated)
Cannon Free Library
library · Delhi · ~13 mi
AgesPreschool Storytime ages 1–5; Crafternoon and LEGO Club ages 5+ (Children & Youth / calendar)
SchedulePreschool Story Time, Toddler Rhyme Time, Afterschool Fun, and summer reading on the library calendar
PriceFree (mission: free resources, services, and programs)
Delaware County Historical Association
museum · Delhi · ~13 mi
ScheduleSummer historic buildings and galleries Tuesday–Saturday 11:00am–4:00pm (May 16–October 10); winter galleries Monday–Friday 10:00am–4:00pm
PriceAdults $5.00; children $1.50; members free
4-H Camp Shankitunk
overnight camp · Delhi · ~13 mi
AgesDay Camp ages 6-7; Progression Camp ages 8-14; Overnight Camp ages 8-16 (by January 1 of camp year)
ScheduleSummer weekly sessions (day and overnight) July–early August
PriceDay camp $275/week; progression day $300/week; overnight $500/week
Town of Delhi Youth & Recreation
swim · Delhi · ~13 mi
ScheduleSeasonal youth swim lessons and youth sports posted by the Health, Youth & Recreation Committee
PriceSwim lessons: Town/Village residents one session free; others $40/child/session
Skyhold Ranch
horseback · Delhi · ~13 mi
ScheduleGuided trail rides; operating hours Mon–Tue and Thu–Sun 8am–6pm (closed Wednesdays as listed)
Mushin Martial Arts
martial arts · Delhi · ~13 mi
AgesKids jiu-jitsu ages 6-8 and 8-12 (plus youth wrestling on the schedule)
ScheduleKids 6-8y and 8-12y jiu-jitsu Tue/Thu 3:15–5:15pm; Workout Wednesday kids blocks; youth wrestling Mondays (see live schedule)
The Cardio Club & Delhi Dance Studio
dance · Delhi · ~13 mi
AgesCreative Movement and kids dance classes; summer dance camps ages 5-10 and 10 & up; Kidtastic Summer Craft Blast ages 5-12
ScheduleFour 10-week dance quarters; summer dance camps and craft blast dates posted seasonally
PriceFour 10-week quarters $100 each; recital costume $55 each (as stated on registration page)
Cornell Cooperative Extension Delaware County 4-H
general · Hamden · ~14 mi
AgesYouth ages 5–19; Cloverbuds ages 5–7
Schedule4-H year Oct 1–Sep 30; clubs recommended to meet at least monthly (times/locations vary by club)
Hanford Mills Museum
museum · East Meredith · ~15 mi
AgesPrograms for schoolchildren K–12 (also adults/families)
ScheduleSeasonal guided tours Wednesday–Sunday (closed for winter; reopens mid-May)
PriceAdults/teens $9; ages 12 & under free; seniors/AAA/teachers $7
Bainbridge Free Library
library · Bainbridge · ~16 mi
ScheduleTue–Thu 9:45am–5pm, Sat 9:45am–1pm; closed Sun–Mon & Fri
Yaleville Farm Summer Day Camp
day camp · Bainbridge · ~16 mi
AgesBeginner Camp ages 6-8; Adventure Camp ages 7-14; Girl Power Camp ages 9-14
ScheduleBeginner 3-day camp 9:00am–3:00pm; Adventure Camp Monday–Friday 9:00am–3:00pm; before care 8:00–9:00am and after care 3:00–5:00pm by arrangement
PriceBeginner 3-day camp $90; Adventure Camp $185/week; Girl Power Camp $55 with application; before/after care $12/hr or $100/week
Out of the Woodwork Players
theatre · Bainbridge · ~16 mi
AgesFamily/children’s productions (e.g. Stuart Little Fall 2026); child ticket ages 3–12 listed on site
ScheduleSeasonal community theatre productions (Fall 2026 Stuart Little Oct 2–4, 2026 listed on home page)
PriceAdults $12; students over 12 & seniors 60+ $10; children ages 3–12 $5; under 3 free (as listed for Fall 2026 show)
Afton Free Library
library · Afton · ~20 mi
ScheduleMon 12–5pm, Tue 10am–5pm, Thu 12–6pm, Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm; closed Sun & Wed
Bovina Center Montessori School
childcare · Bovina Center · ~20 mi
AgesToddler from 18 months; Primary ages 3–6 (plus elementary/adolescent programs)
ScheduleFive-day-a-week Montessori programs; Primary typical day ~8:30am–3:30pm
Price2025–26 Primary/Elementary/Middle $16,350/year ($1,635/mo); Toddler $17,350/year; Infant $19,350/year
New Berlin Public Library
library · New Berlin · ~21 mi
AgesBook Babies ages 0–24 months; Family Storytime all ages with caregiver
ScheduleRecurring early-literacy storytimes and family programs (see events calendar)
Andes Town Pool
swim · Andes · ~22 mi
AgesSwim lessons for children ages 6 months–17 years
ScheduleSummer pool hours posted on site (example blocks Mon–Sat and Sunday afternoons; adult swim Mon–Fri evenings)
PricePublic swimming and children’s lessons at no cost
Norwich Family YMCA
day camp · Norwich · ~23 mi
AgesDay camp: entering kindergarten through sixth grade; school-age care Pre-K–6th (varies by site)
ScheduleSummer day camp at Camp Thompson (weekly registration); before school 6:30am–bus; after school dismissal–5:30pm; Fun Club full days 6:30am–5:30pm
City of Norwich Youth Bureau
sports · Norwich · ~23 mi
AgesSwim lessons open ages 0–21 (2026 swim PDF). Summer programs (2026 PDF): Summer Fun Group ages 5–9; Cheer/Soccer/Flag Football/Basketball/Baseball–Softball/Karate ages 6–13; Tennis & Pickleball ages 8–17; Ultimate Frisbee ages 13–18
ScheduleSummer and winter youth activities; Borden Avenue Skating Facility in winter when ice allows
PriceMost programs free of charge for Norwich, North Norwich, Plymouth, Preston, and Pharsalia residents
Guernsey Memorial Library
library · Norwich · ~23 mi
ScheduleCheck Calendar of Events for children’s programs
Perkins School of the Arts
dance · Norwich · ~23 mi
Schedule2026–27 recreational classes Mon–Thu afternoons/evenings (Jackrabbit season Sep 14, 2026–Jun 17, 2027; schedule page first day Sep 21); weekly day/time grid on schedule page
Chenango County Historical Society
museum · Norwich · ~23 mi
ScheduleSchool field-trip experiences by reservation year-round (book at least ten weeks ahead)
PriceField trips customarily $4 per student; chaperones free (1 adult per 10 students)
Chenango Arts Council
arts · Norwich · ~23 mi
ScheduleArt instruction workshops and classes throughout the year; pottery & ceramics classroom workshops
Donna Frech School of Dance
dance · Norwich · ~23 mi
AgesJazz add-on ages 6 & up; Hip Hop and Musical Theater ages 7 & up (classes page; Pre-Dance combo stated without a starting age)
Schedule2026/2027 season through last week of regular classes June 7–12, 2027; summer camp weeks Jul 12–15 & Aug 23–26, 2027; next fall classes begin Sep 13, 2027 (studio calendar)
Cornell Cooperative Extension Chenango County 4-H
general · Norwich · ~23 mi
AgesYouth ages 5–19
ScheduleAnnual enrollment October 1–September 30; county fair re-enrollment by June 1; clubs and outdoor programs meet throughout the year
Chenango Chargers
sports · Norwich · ~23 mi
AgesYouth travel soccer age brackets include U8 through U14–U19 (format by age on FAQ)
ScheduleSpring travel league; summer camp; winter training; Chenango Cup (see club site for open registration)
Oxford Memorial Library
library · Oxford · ~23 mi
ScheduleBook Blazers during the school year Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:00pm–4:00pm; Summer Reading Program in July
Animal Adventure Park
nature/animal · Harpursville · ~26 mi
AgesUnder 3 free; ages 3–11; 12+
ScheduleIndoor Zoo Nov–April; Preserve closed until April 2027; Holiday Lights Nov 7–Dec 27 Thu–Sun 4–8pm
PriceAges 3–11 $19.03; ages 12+ $21.99; under 3 free
Louise Adelia Read Memorial Library
library · Hancock · ~27 mi
ScheduleSaturday Storytime and Summer Reading Program announced on the library site
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts
overnight camp · Hancock · ~27 mi
Ages7–17
ScheduleSummer sleepaway sessions (3/6/9/12-week combinations) plus a one-week trial session for new campers
Price2027 early rates: 3-week $6,700–$8,000; 6-week $11,800–$12,600; 1-week trial $2,000 (higher after Dec 1)
Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center
academic/STEM · Hancock · ~27 mi
ScheduleMonthly programs for children and families; trails open for visits; Science Center open upon request and for special events
Stamford Library
library · Stamford · ~28 mi
ScheduleMon 12–5pm, Tue/Thu 12–6pm, Wed/Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 11am–2pm
PriceFree community events and activities (kids sewing series listed free)
Roxbury Arts Group
arts · Stamford · ~28 mi
AgesToddler/preschool sensory arts under age 5; after-school art workshop ages 12+
ScheduleFridays 10:30–11:30am under-5 maker/sensory; Thursdays 3:00–4:30pm ages 12+ after-school workshop; monthly all-ages makers meetup
PriceUnder-5 Fridays suggested donation $2; ages 12+ after-school free (consent form required); makers meetup free
Rogers Environmental Education Center Summer Camp
day camp · Sherburne · ~29 mi
Ages5-7, 8-10, 11-13
ScheduleSix themed weeks, Monday–Friday 9:00am–3:00pm (summer)
Sherburne Public Library
library · Sherburne · ~29 mi
AgesLEGO Club ages 8 and up; Summer Reading age bands include 5 & under, 6–11, 12–19 (per published summer program coverage)
ScheduleLEGO Club Thursdays 3:30–4:30pm; other kids/family programs announced on the library news page
Fairview Public Library
library · Margaretville · ~30 mi
ScheduleMonthly take-home craft (first Thursday); self-guided crafts in the Children’s Room; monthly STEAM challenge; seasonal kids events
Delaware County School of Performing Arts
theatre · Margaretville · ~30 mi
AgesMargaretville Theater Games ages 7–14; Intermediate Dance and Movement ages 8–16; Stamford Theater Games ages 7–14 and Musical Theater ages 9–18
ScheduleMargaretville: Theater Games Wednesdays 3:30–4:30pm; Intermediate Dance Tuesdays 3:30–4:30pm; Stamford: Theater Games Tuesdays 4–5pm; Musical Theater Thursdays 4–5pm (session schedules on class pages)
PriceMargaretville classes listed at $120/session; Stamford classes free (Robinson Broadhurst Foundation grant); scholarships/financial aid noted by partners