Kids' activities in Horseheads
7 activities in Horseheads · 41 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Filippetti's Dance Academy
dance · Horseheads
Ages3+ (Creative Movement ages 3–4; combo and style classes from ages 4–11+)
ScheduleSchool-year class offerings in ballet, tap, musical theatre, jazz/hip hop/acro, and tumbling
Gale's Equine Facility
horseback · Horseheads
AgesTiny Trotters ages 3–7; regular lesson program ages 8+
ScheduleYear-round lessons six days/week (Fri off teaching); most lessons Mon–Thu 3–8pm and weekends; new students often start weekends
PriceIntro package $400 (4×90-min); Tiny Trotters $55–$75/lesson; group $125/session; private $150/session
Horseheads Family Resource Center
indoor play · Horseheads
Ages0–5
SchedulePlayrooms and drop-in family programs; seasonal Park Rangers summer walks Fridays at 10am; stroller walks at parks/trails/Arnot Mall
PriceFree
Mugen Martial Arts & Fitness
martial arts · Horseheads
AgesLittle Dragons ages 3–5; Mighty Dragons ages 6–9; Junior Dragons ages 10–12
Schedule20+ classes weekly including Youth Kickboxing; full schedule on site
River Rats Swim Club
swim · Horseheads
ScheduleCompetitive team practices evenings in fall/winter season across Corning, Horseheads, Elmira, Painted Post, and Addison pools
Sky Gymnastics
gymnastics · Horseheads
Ages5–18 (school-age Super Stars); preschool classes also offered
ScheduleAcademic session roughly Sept–June; 1-hour class options for girls and boys
PriceSchool-age 1x/week $93/month plus $35 annual registration fee (published on school-age classes page)
Village of Horseheads Parks & Recreation
general · Horseheads
AgesPreK–2nd grade (coed basketball); other youth sports listed without ages on MyRec
ScheduleSeasonal youth programs including Super Saturday Fun & Games and summer Red Cross swim lessons at Thorne Street Pool (Sullivan Park)
Leslie School of Dance — Elmira Heights
dance · Elmira Heights · ~3 mi
AgesToddlers to adults
ScheduleSchool-year classes; see Elmira Heights class schedule on site
PriceRegistration $30/yr; 1 class $174 per 12-week semester (30-min class $120)
New Heights Dance Theater
theatre · Elmira Heights · ~3 mi
AgesChildren and young adults (youth dance/theatre productions)
ScheduleRehearsals for productions such as Nutcracker In Motion (auditions announced seasonally; next Nutcracker auditions noted for Summer 2027)
Price$25 audition fee; Dancer’s Membership $100 (includes production/costuming)
Studios in the Center
music · Elmira Heights · ~3 mi
AgesPrivate music lessons from about age 5 and up (site welcomes beginners of any age)
SchedulePrivate music lessons by arrangement; also offers non-competitive dance classes
PricePrivate lessons $30 per 30 minutes
Tanglewood Nature Center
nature/animal · Elmira · ~5 mi
AgesPre-K–5th grade (summer camps)
ScheduleMuseum Tue–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 10am–4pm; trails dawn–dusk; summer children's camps July–early September
PriceFree to visit
Arnot Art Museum Family Programs
museum · Elmira · ~5 mi
AgesSchool programs grades 3–12 (Chemung River School grade 4); children 18 and under free museum admission
ScheduleGalleries Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 12pm–5pm; closed Sun–Mon
PriceChildren 18 and under free admission
Chemung County Library District Kids
library · Elmira · ~5 mi
AgesInfancy–6th grade (children's services)
ScheduleStorytimes, LEGO Clubs, Homeschool Groups, and craft programs across Steele Memorial, Horseheads Free, Big Flats, West Elmira, and Van Etten branches — see district events calendar
National Soaring Museum
museum · Elmira · ~5 mi
AgesYouth admission ages 7–17; children 6 and under free
ScheduleOpen year-round; Apr–Oct 10am–5pm; Nov–Mar 10am–4pm
PriceYouth ages 7–17 $5; child age 6 and under free; family (2 adults & 2 or more youth) $25; adult $10
Chemung Valley History Museum
museum · Elmira · ~5 mi
AgesStudents ages 6–18 admission; children under 5 free; education programs preschool–adult
ScheduleGalleries Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; closed Sundays
PriceStudents ages 6–18 $1; children under 5 free; adults $5; seniors over 55 $3
Harris Hill Pool Swim Lessons
swim · Elmira · ~5 mi
Ages6+
ScheduleOne 6-week summer session; Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu mid-morning slots (2026: ~11:10–11:40am late June–early August); pool open mid-June through mid-August
PriceLessons only: $60 Chemung County resident / $75 non-resident per child; with season pass: $25 resident / $35 non-resident (2026 published rates)
YWCA Elmira Kids World
childcare · Elmira · ~5 mi
Ages4–12 (Kids World); kindergarten–6th grade (Summer Enrichment)
ScheduleBefore school from 6:30am at select sites; after school until 5:30/6:00pm school-year; Summer Enrichment 8 weeks at 211 Lake St, 6:30am–5:30pm
PriceBefore school 4–5 days $150/mo one child; after school 4–5 days $395/mo one child; summer full-time $255/week (plus $75 enrollment for new families) — rates subject to change
Chemung Valley Montessori School
childcare · Elmira · ~5 mi
Ages15 months–6th grade
ScheduleSchool day plus CVMS+ morning care 7:30–8:20am and afternoon care 2:05–5:30pm
Harris Hill Amusement Park
indoor play · Elmira · ~5 mi
AgesGo-kart drivers 10+ and 52"+; passengers 4+; kiddie rides for young children
ScheduleSeasonal spring–fall family fun center (hours weather permitting); kiddie rides weekends-only early season
PriceFree parking and free park admission; kiddie ride tickets $2.75 each or 8 for $20; mini golf under 12 $7.50 / adults $8.50 (published on attractions page)
Community Arts of Elmira
arts · Elmira · ~5 mi
AgesYouth arts classes include Made in the Galleries ages 8–16; iPad Art ages 8+
ScheduleFree youth arts classes; Made in the Galleries Thursdays 5–6pm (genres change monthly)
PriceFree arts classes (as stated)
JaMS Fitness Club — Joycrest Roller Skating
skating · Elmira · ~5 mi
ScheduleOpen skate Saturdays 1–4pm; adult skate 2nd Friday of each month 7–10pm (18+)
PriceSkater admission $10; skate rental $5; monthly pass $60 (family of 4 $120)
American Family Karate & Jujitsu
martial arts · Elmira · ~5 mi
AgesFledglings ages 4–5; Dragons ages 6–8; Youth Combatives ages 8–13; Adult & Teen ages 13+
ScheduleMon–Thu 5:00–8:30pm; Saturday 9:15–11:00am
Eldridge Park
general · Elmira · ~5 mi
AgesFamily amusement park with kiddie rides (Pony Carts, Mini Train, Turtle Chase, etc.) suitable for young children; all ages for park grounds
SchedulePark grounds dawn–dusk year-round; amusement season Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day (plus limited September weekends); tickets at carousel shop
PriceRide tickets $2 each; miniature golf 3 tickets ages 11 & under / 4 tickets ages 12+
Kindermusik with Sue Larson
music · Elmira · ~5 mi
AgesVillage newborns–18 months; Our Time 18 months–4 years; Imagine That! 3½–5½ years
Elmira Family Resource Center
childcare · Elmira · ~5 mi
ScheduleMon/Tue/Thu 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Wed/Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Town of Big Flats Youth Services — T.A.F.F.Y.
day camp · Big Flats · ~6 mi
Ages5+ (Summer T.A.F.F.Y.); grades K–4 (Winter T.A.F.F.Y.)
ScheduleSummer T.A.F.F.Y.: Mon–Fri 9am–3pm, ~5 weeks at three town parks; Winter T.A.F.F.Y. (Bingo): Friday nights 5–7pm Sept–Apr at the Community Center
PriceNo cash fee; admission is a non-perishable food donation for the Big Flats Food Pantry
Elmira Gymnastics Club
gymnastics · Big Flats · ~6 mi
Ages6 months+ (Baby Warrior); dance from age 2+; school-age gymnastics and camps
ScheduleSchool-year classes; school-break camps, Kids Night Out, and EGC Summer Fun!
PriceAutopay monthly 1 class/week: gymnastics $79–$109 (40–90 min), dance $41–$86, Warrior from $51; additional classes −$10/mo
Town of Southport Parks & Recreation
day camp · Pine City · ~9 mi
ScheduleSummer Parks Program (annual); family events including Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Festival, and Chapel Park movie nights
Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library
library · Odessa · ~12 mi
ScheduleChildren's Story Time Tuesdays (community calendar); Mon–Tue 10am–8pm, Wed–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–12pm
Odessa-Montour Summer Recreation
day camp · Odessa · ~12 mi
AgesChildren who have completed Kindergarten through 6th grade living in the Odessa-Montour Central School District
ScheduleFour weeks in summer (exact dates posted when the season opens)
Corning Museum of Glass Kids & Teens
museum · Corning · ~12 mi
Ages17 and under free museum admission; Make Your Own Glass projects from ages 4+ (fusing) / 10+ / 14+ depending on technique
ScheduleMuseum open daily in peak season; Make Your Own Glass and demos year-round — see Studio hours
PriceKids and teens 17 and under free museum admission; Make Your Own Glass project fees vary by experience (e.g. sandblasting $16, flameworked bead $32, hot glass from $38)
The Rockwell Museum — KIDS ROCKWELL
museum · Corning · ~12 mi
AgesArt Lab activities primarily ages 4–12; Lil Rockwell for little ones (18 mo–5 / all ages story hours)
ScheduleFall/winter Thu–Mon 9am–5pm (closed Tue–Wed); summer daily 9am–5pm; Lil Rockwell first Thursday most months
PriceKids and teens 17 and under free museum admission; Lil Rockwell free for children and caregivers
Corning Family YMCA Youth Programs
swim · Corning · ~12 mi
AgesSwim lessons (Y of Greater Rochester): Parent & Child ages 6 months–2; Preschool ages 3–5; School Age ages 6–12; Teen & Adult ages 13+. Splashball ages 5+. Teen Leaders ages 12–18; Youth & Government grades 9–12
ScheduleBranch open Mon–Fri 5:30am–9pm, Sat 7am–5pm, Sun 8am–4pm; youth swim, tumbling, and family programs on the Y schedule
Southeast Steuben County Library Kids
library · Corning · ~12 mi
AgesBirth–3 (Storytime with Miss Sue); ages 3–6 (Preschool Storytime); Crafty Corner ages 3–10
ScheduleStorytime with Miss Sue Tuesdays 10am; Preschool Storytime Wednesdays 10am; Crafty Corner Tuesdays 3–5pm; plus Kids Chess, Friday Movie for Kids, and seasonal programs
PriceFree kids programs
Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes
museum · Corning · ~12 mi
AgesKids 17 and under free (with adult)
ScheduleGuided tours Tue/Wed/Thu at noon by advance reservation; school/scout/homeschool programs by appointment
PriceKids 17 and under free (with adult); adult $10; senior 60+ $8
City of Corning Parks and Recreation
day camp · Corning · ~12 mi
AgesSummer Tot ages 4–6; Summer Parks ages 6–11; Youth Hockey ages 4–15
ScheduleSeasonal free summer park programs and fee-based camps (volleyball, skating, Stick & Puck); outdoor pools mid-June–late August; ice rink mid-November–March
PriceNo cost for summer parks program
Stage Door Performing Arts Center
dance · Corning · ~12 mi
ScheduleSchool-year classes (2026–2027 classes start Sept 14); ballet, pointe, tap, hip hop, contemporary, creative movement/fundamentals, musical theater, pom
PriceSchool-year tuition from $380 (1 class) to $1,400 (4 classes); $25 non-refundable registration fee
171 Cedar Arts Center Dance
dance · Corning · ~12 mi
AgesToddler & Me ages 18 months–3; Creative Movement ages 3–4; Intro to Modern ages 5–6; Ballet ages 6+; Modern ages 7+
ScheduleGraduated Dance Program Sept–May beginning with Creative Movement; short-term workshops year-round
PriceSeason dance classes $585 ($468 member); Toddler & Me $46 ($38 member)
Cannon Karate
martial arts · Corning · ~12 mi
Ages3+
ScheduleOngoing kids and family classes in the Chuck Norris System
Nonnie Hood Parent Resource Center
indoor play · Corning · ~12 mi
AgesInfants (gated baby area) and walkers and up
ScheduleDrop-in play Tue/Wed/Fri 9am–2pm, Thu 12–7pm, Sat 10am–1pm
PriceDrop-in play free for all families
Once Upon a Time Preschool
childcare · Corning · ~12 mi
Ages3, 4 and 5
ScheduleFollows Corning-Painted Post district calendar
Grace's Piano Studio
music · Corning · ~12 mi
AgesChildren, teens, and adults; beginners through advanced
Hands-On Glass Studio
arts · Corning · ~12 mi
AgesOrnament and pumpkin glassblowing from age 2+; paperweight lessons ages 13+
ScheduleYear-round by appointment (call to book; form/email booking not accepted)
PriceOrnament $25; pumpkin $30 (ages 2+); paperweight lesson $45 (ages 13+)
Science and Discovery Center
academic/STEM · Corning · ~12 mi
AgesSTEAM camps by entering grade (Pre-K through middle school bands; e.g. grades 1–3, 3–5, 4–6, 6–7 on CourseStorm listings)
ScheduleSummer STEAM camps (full-day and half-day weeks, typically late July–August); also in-class, Pre-K, and after-school programs
PriceExample CourseStorm listings: half-day camps $125; full-day $250 (confirm current season)
Crystal Lanes
sports · Corning · ~12 mi
ScheduleOpen bowling hours vary by day (see site); reservations recommended
PriceOpen bowling kids rates from $6/game with shoes (Fall 2025–Spring 2026 pricing on site); Junior League $4.00/game
Montour Falls Memorial Library
library · Montour Falls · ~13 mi
AgesStory times geared toward ages 0-8; Youth Crochet Club ages 8-12
ScheduleStory times Wednesdays 6:00pm; Youth Crochet Club selected Saturdays 11:30am–1:00pm; Kids Recycling Craft Group 4th Saturdays 11:00am–1:00pm
PriceFree (story times and kids recycling craft as posted)
Schuyler County Historical Society
museum · Montour Falls · ~13 mi
ScheduleTalkin’ History / Walkin’ History public programs; Brick Tavern Museum renovations — check site for reopening
PriceMost Talkin’/Walkin’ History free; some special events ticketed
Schuyler County Family Play and Resource Center
indoor play · Montour Falls · ~13 mi
AgesEmphasis on preschool children ages 2 to 5
ScheduleMonday–Friday 9am–5pm stop-in play