Close Menu
    What's Hot

    CNY Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Guide

    May 1, 2025

    How to Develop ‘Momfidence’

    April 30, 2025

    Helping Your Child Cope with Seasonal Allergies

    April 29, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • How to Develop ‘Momfidence’
    • Helping Your Child Cope with Seasonal Allergies
    • Fostering Healthy Sibling Relationships
    • How to Find the Right Summer Sitter
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Family Times Family Times
    • Community Guide
    • CNY Events Calendar
    • Things to Do in CNY
      1. Activities
      2. Treat Yourself
      Featured

      Treat Yourself: Mark your calendar for Disney’s “The Lion King”—and the other Broadway shows coming to Syracuse in 2025

      By Courtney KlessNovember 26, 20240
      Recent

      Treat Yourself: Mark your calendar for Disney’s “The Lion King”—and the other Broadway shows coming to Syracuse in 2025

      November 26, 2024

      Ride the Rails: Scenic Train Rides for Families

      October 1, 2024

      Treat Yourself: Spend a day—or a weekend—exploring Inlet

      October 1, 2024
    • Parenting
      1. Pregnancy
      2. Babies
      3. Kids
      4. Preschoolers/Toddlers
      5. Special Needs
      6. Teens
      7. Pets
      8. View All

      The Power to Save a Life: Cord blood is being used to treat more than 80 diseases

      January 30, 2020

      It’s Not What It Looks Like: Reflections on motherhood’s changes, outside and inside

      July 29, 2019

      In Search of Sleep: 8 Strategies for coping with wakeful babies

      July 29, 2019

      A Surgical Birth: Many pregnant women are likely to deliver by cesarean

      July 29, 2019

      Strangers Bearing Advice: New babies bring out the expert in everyone

      August 1, 2021

      Hand to Mouth: How to help babies start to sample solid food

      August 1, 2020

      315 Bulletin

      August 1, 2020

      Name, Please? Expectant parents face another momentous decision

      August 1, 2020

      Prep Work: Keep your family’s food safe this summer

      June 1, 2022

      A Blooming Craft: These homemade flowers make a great centerpiece

      March 1, 2021

      Rainbow Snowflakes: A colorful craft even little ones can make

      November 24, 2020

      DIY Critter Magnets: Make cute clips for hanging reminders and more

      September 1, 2020

      DIY Critter Magnets: Make cute clips for hanging reminders and more

      September 1, 2020

      Allergy Adjustments: Parents can support their food allergic child

      September 3, 2019

      Calming Commotion: How to deal with car sickness and more

      June 27, 2019

      Introducing Riff Rockit: Kindie artist to play jingles at Leon Fest

      June 1, 2017

      What Is ABA Therapy for Autism? How To Find a Provider for Your Child 

      September 9, 2024

      A History of Inclusion: The Jowonio School marked 50 years in 2019

      March 30, 2020

      Reaching a Milestone: Now the largest chapter in the country, Special Olympics New York is celebrating 50 years

      March 30, 2020

      Come Out and Play: Move Along offers adaptive sports for youth, adults

      March 30, 2020

      Freedom on Wheels: How E-Scooters Empower Teens and Support Family Routines

      November 4, 2024

      Prep Work: Keep your family’s food safe this summer

      June 1, 2022

      A Little Jolt: Caffeine’s risks for kids and teens

      March 1, 2021

      A Blooming Craft: These homemade flowers make a great centerpiece

      March 1, 2021

      Is Puppy Financing Right For Your Family? Pros And Cons Explored

      April 22, 2024

      Furry Friends: What it takes to adopt a pet for the first time

      July 1, 2020

      Tail Wagging Fun: Lights on the Lake Dog Walk 2019

      November 14, 2019

      Uncommon Companions: Local pet store sticks to its niche

      May 30, 2019

      Helping Your Child Cope with Seasonal Allergies

      April 29, 2025

      College Savings 101

      April 29, 2025

      Fostering Healthy Sibling Relationships

      March 28, 2025

      The 8 Best Sunscreens for Kids: Top Picks for Every Need

      March 3, 2025
    • Education
      1. Educator of the Month
      2. Class of the Month
      3. Education News
      4. Reading
      5. Teaching
      Featured

      Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways

      By Courtney KlessApril 29, 20250
      Recent

      Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways

      April 29, 2025

      Tom Meier, Program Manager and Camp Director at Baltimore Woods Nature Center

      March 28, 2025

      Danielle Maciorowski, PharmD, Manager of Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY’s Patient Rx Center

      February 27, 2025
    • Crafts & DIY
      • Create
      • Holiday Crafts
    Family Times Family Times
    Home»Feature»February Break Fun
    Feature

    February Break Fun

    Family TimesBy Family TimesJanuary 31, 2024Updated:February 1, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
    Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Michael Davis Photo
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Are you looking for some things you can do with your family over winter break? Start with this list of area camps and attractions:

    Camps

    Art Infusion School Break Camp. Feb. 19-23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 5-10. This camp will feature art, drama, and games (February’s theme is Winter Wonderland). Rome Art and Community Center, 308 W. Bloomfield St., Rome. romeart.org.

    Winter Nature Camp. Feb. 19-23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 1-4. Attendees will snowshoe, build snow sculptures, and more. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. events.onondagacountyparks.com.

    Winter Break One Day Zoo Camps. Feb. 19-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 6-12. Attendees will complete STEAM activities and learn about animals. Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Registration required: rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

    Winter Art Camp. Feb. 19-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 8-12. Attendees will view the museum’s exhibitions – then make works of art. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. everson.org.

    School Vacation Gymnastics Camp. Feb. 19-23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (full day) and 9 a.m.-noon (half day). Ages 5-12. Activities include: gymnastics, games, and arts and crafts. 3133 Erie Boulevard E., Syracuse (DeWitt location). 4155 State Highway 31, Clay (Clay location). cnygymcentre.com.

    Erie Canal Museum, Syracuse
    Erie Canal Museum, Syracuse. Michael Davis photo.

    Area Attractions

    Children’s Museum of Oswego. 7 W Bridge St., Oswego. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $11/children; $10/adults; free/children under age 1. cmoo.org. Visit town square, play with water, and learn about lake effect snow and the recycling process.

    Erie Canal Museum. 318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse. Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 suggested donation. eriecanalmuseum.org. Home to eight permanent exhibits, including a canal town, a full-size replica boat, and children’s area.

    Everson Museum of Art. 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Wednesday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $10/adults; $8/seniors (65+) and students; free/children ages 12 and under. everson.org. World-class museum includes Children’s Interactive Gallery designed to acquaint beginning art viewers with basic art principles.

    Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Thursdays-Sundays (plus February break), 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum admission: $14/adults; $10/children ages 2-15 and seniors (65+); free/children under age 2. most.org. View life-size dinosaurs in the Dino Zone, visit the Earth Science Discovery Cave, learn about the human body, and more.

    Onondaga Historical Association Museum. 320 Montgomery St., Syracuse. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Donation. cnyhistory.org. Syracuse’s only comprehensive local history museum, with exhibits on architecture, local industries, transportation, and more.

    Rosamond Gifford Zoo. 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Daily, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Discounted admission in February: $5/adults; $2.50/seniors (62+); $2/youth (ages 3-17); free/ages 2 and under. rosamondgiffordzoo.org. Ongoing attractions include a snow leopard, an Amur tiger, and Humboldt penguins.

    Sciencenter. 601 First St., Ithaca. Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $12.25/general admission; free/children under age 2. sciencenter.org. Inspires people of all ages to discover the excitement of science through exhibits and programs.

    Utica Zoo. 1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica. Daily, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission: $9/adults (ages 13-61); $6/kids (ages 2-12); $8/seniors (ages 62+), military and college students. uticazoo.org. Visit more than 200 animals, including wallabies, beavers, African lions, mountain zebras, lynxes, red foxes, and spider monkeys.

    Seward House Museum, Auburn.
    Seward House Museum, Auburn. Michael Davis photo

    Day Trip Destinations

    Winter break is also the perfect time to get out of town. Here are some of the destinations we have featured:

    • Auburn
    • Cortland
    • Oswego
    • Rochester
    • Rome
    • Utica

    Area Attractions Art Camp Baldwinsville Camp Children's Museum of Oswego Clay Day Trip Destinations Erie Canal Museum Everson Museum of Art Gymnastic Camp ithaca MOST Nature Camp Onondaga Historical Association Museum Rome Rosamond Gifford Zoo Sciencenter Syracuse Utica Utica Zoo Winter Break Zoo Camp
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
    Family Times

    Related Posts

    How to Develop ‘Momfidence’

    April 30, 2025

    Play ‘A New, Growing Sport’ at the Erie Canal Pickleball Center

    April 1, 2025

    2025 Summer Camp Guide

    April 1, 2025
    Flip Through Our Latest Issue!
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    Top Posts

    2025 Summer Camp Guide

    April 1, 2025693 Views

    DIY: Make your own vibrant, paper fans in only a few easy steps

    July 1, 2020524 Views

    Host a Kid-Friendly Friendsgiving Party

    November 1, 2024407 Views

    CNY Day Camp Directory

    March 31, 2023351 Views

    Family Times Magazine publishes a digital magazine highlighting events, businesses, and content to inform and entertain families here in Central New York. Sign up for our twice monthly newsletter to have the magazine and other featured content.
    ____

    Email Us: [email protected]
    Contact: 1.315.422.7011

    Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn RSS
    Our Picks

    Fall Activities Guide

    October 1, 2024
    Most Popular

    2025 Summer Camp Guide

    April 1, 2025693 Views

    DIY: Make your own vibrant, paper fans in only a few easy steps

    July 1, 2020524 Views

    Host a Kid-Friendly Friendsgiving Party

    November 1, 2024407 Views
    © 2025 Family Times, CNY. Designed by Crossroads Marketing.
    • Our Authors
    • Archives
    • Things to do around Syracuse and CNY: Local Events Calendar
    • Advertising

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.