Indoor Ice Rinks
If you’ve never taken to the ice, or you think the little ones are ready to give it a try, then you and your family will enjoy the many rinks in and around Rochester where you can lace up and enjoy the warmth of the indoors at the same time. Here’s where to enjoy the ice with a roof over head:

ESL Sports Center 424-4625
Monroe Community College Campus
2700 Brighton – Henrietta Towline Road
Open Skate: Weekend and Holiday Times Vary—Call Ahead
$6 Adults; $3 8 and younger; Skate Rental: $3

Thomas Creek Ice Arena 223-216
80 Lyndon Road , Fairport
Open Skate: Times vary call for recorded message
Monday – Friday 11am – 1pm
$5 Adults; $4 8 and younger; $2.50 Seniors
Skate Rentals: $3

Genesee Valley Park Ice Rink 428-7888
145 Elmwood Avenue
Sunday 2 pm– 3:15 pm, Monday - Thursday 12 pm– 1:15pm
Friday 10:30am–12pm— Subject to change
Call 428-7889 for times
$4 Adult; $2 8 and younger; $2 Seniors $12 Family

Lakeshore Hockey Arena 865-2901
123 Ling Road, Rochester 14612
www.lakeshorehockeyarena.com
Times vary by month $3.50 open skate; $3 skate rentals

RIT – Frank Ritter Memorial Arena 475-2223
51 Lomb Memorial Drive, Henrietta
Times vary according to month—Call Ahead $5 General $3 ages 6 and younger.

Scottsville Ice Arena 889-1810
1800 Scottsville-Chili Road, Scottsville
www.scottsvilleicearena.com
Operated by Monroe County Youth Hockey Open skate: Sat. 7-9pm; Sun. 3-5 pm; $5 general; $3 Skate rental. Birthday party packages available

Canandaguia Civic Center
Recorded Message Line: 394-9499
Weekdays: 12pm –2pm; Friday 8pm–10pm
Saturday 10am–12pm; 2pm–4pm; 8pm–10pm; Sunday 2pm–4pm
$5 Adults; $4 12 and younger; Skate Rentals: $3

Webster Community Sports Arena 787-3530
Recorded Message 671-2991
865 Publishers Parkway, Webster, 14580
www.websterarena.org
Open Skate: Times Vary Call Ahead $5 Adults; $3 8 and younger
Skate Rentals: $3; Discounts with card

On a Roll – Bowling
Years ago, many families thought of bowling alleys as noisy, smoke filled environments. Today, alleys are famous for kids’ birthday parties, bumper lanes and ramps and colorful bowling balls – all geared for a fun filled family experience. Many local lanes offer special discounts and promotions, so call yours to see what’s new, and to reserve your lane. Here are the bowling alleys in our neighborhood:

Olympic Lanes 235-5341
1350 Scottsville Road · Rochester 14624
Fairview Lanes 377-5300
1407 Fairport Road · Fairport 14450
Empire Lanes 671-2556
2400 Empire Blvd., Webster 14580
Gates Lanes 426-0500
645 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606
Dewey Garden Lanes 865-0470
4470 Dewey Ave., Rochester 14612
Terrace Garden Lanes 254-0553
1151 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester 14615
Brongo Bowl Inc 624-2990
126 W Main St, Honeoye Falls 14472
Bowl-A-Roll Lanes 427-7250
1560 Jefferson Rd. Rochester 14623
Roseland Bowl 394-5050
4357 Recreation Drive, Canandaigua 14424

Museums and Indoor Fun
Rochester has a rich and wonderful cultural, artistic, and creative history. Our museums offer a means to educate and entertain at the same time, keeping kids of all ages busy for hours. Like most museums, ours offer special exhibits on a rotating basis, so check with them regularly to see what’s new. And if a museum isn’t on your list for the day—there’s plenty of fun to be had in other ways around town. Here’s a look:

Strong Museum 263-2700
1 Manhattan Square, Rochester
Features a museum shop, Elaine Wilson Carousal, Bill Gray’s and Louie’s Sweet Shop as well as the many exhibits featured in the museum. Open: Monday – Thursday 10am – 8pm;
Friday 10am – 8pm; Saturday 10am – 5pm; Sunday 12pm – 5pm.
Free to Museum Members; $7 Adults; $6 Seniors and students with ID; $5 Children ages 2 to 17.

Rochester Museum and Science Center 271-4320
Strasenburgh Planetarium Show
657 East Avenue Rochester
Monday- Saturday: 9am-5pm; Sunday Noon-5pm
Adults: $8 College Students with ID: $7, Senior Citizens: $7,
Children (3-18): $6, Children under 3: Free, RMSC Members: Free
Show times for the Planetarium vary; go to www.rmsc.org for show times.

Creative Workshop
of the Memorial Art Gallery 473-7720 x3056
500 University Avenue, Rochester 14607
www.mag.rochester.edu/learn/creativeWorkshop
Learn art from master teachers and masterpieces at the Memorial Art Gallery. Ages 2 ½ through teen. Call for schedules, prices, and registration.

New York Museum of Transportation 533-1113
6393 East River Rd. (one mile north of Rte.251 West),
Rush 14586
www.nymuseum.org
Road, rail and trolley vehicles and artifacts; operating model railroad;gallery;gift shop. Open year-round on Sundays 11 am-5 pm

Tinker Homestead & Farm Museum 359-7042
1525 Calkins Road, Henrietta 14467
www.ourcityad/tinkernaturepark/
Open Tues.-Sun 9 am-4 pm. Free activities year-round. Call or visit the website for more information

Fantasy Raceway 621-1373
3787 Dewey Ave. Opposite Northgate Plaza
Rochester, 14617
Giant 8-Lane slot-car track and drag strip. Birthday packages, race sets, cars, parts & accessories. Closed Mondays, Tuesday-Sunday, 3:30pm-9pm

Medley Kids Play Garden At Medley Center
Indoor Soft Play Area
285 Medley Center Parkway, Rochester
(Off Route 104 at Goodman Street)
Opening December 15, 2005
Free with Parental Supervision

Something for the Older Kids
Maybe your teen is burned out on video games, or you think she’s spending a bit too much time in front of the television. If you want to take a break from skiing or snowboarding, we’ve got the just the ticket. Here are some fun spots to keep them warm and active indoors this winter.

NVP Paintball 473-PLAY
1046 University Ave., Rochester
www.nvp-proshop.com
A place where teens can go to shoot for awhile. Friday - Saturday 5pm- 11pm; Sunday 10am - 5pm. Admission/$15; Rental Equipment/$15;Air Fills/ Free. Paint used X Ball Bronze, Prices: $15/ 100 paintballs; $20/500 paintballs; $35/ 1000 paintballs; $55/ 2000 paintballs. Layer and wear old clothes, IT CAN GET MESSY.

Hot Shots 461-1220
1046 University Ave.
www.hotshotsvball.com
(Group Volleyball and Sports Courts)
Facilities include five indoor sand volleyball courts and three sports courts for a variety of athletic activities including dodgeball, basketball & volleyball. Available for groups and party packages. Raging Burrito Restaurant. Call for Times

Rock Ventures 442-5462
www.rockventures.net
Largest indoor learning adventure center in New York State.
Activities school age child car, birthday parties. Team building
memberships, leagues and courses for adults. It also includes indoor
rock walls to climb just for some fun. Open: M – F, 3 pm – 10 pm; Saturday 9 am – 9 pm; Sunday 11am – 6 pm Pricing Varies. Call or go on line for more information.

Lazer Quest 255-2505
2833 W. Ridge Road, Rochester
A Hi-tech combo of tag and hide and seek. 10,000 square foot arena,
special effect lighting, music and a 25 minute game period.
Wednesday – Thursday 5pm– 9pm; Friday 5 pm–11 pm;
Saturday 12 am – 11 pm; Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm. $7.00 per person per game. Ages 7 & up. Birthday packages available.

A Short Getaway
There are some great destinations that are right here in Rochester, or a relatively short distance away, and worth the drive for loads of indoor family fun. It’s a nice chance to change venues without changing planes.

Corning Museum of Glass 800-732-6845
One Museum Way Corning, New York
9 am-5 pm seven days a week
$12.00 Adult Day Pass, $10.80 55 Plus, $10.80 Students w/ ID
Free! Kids & Youth (17 & under), Members are admitted free

Discovery Center 607-773-8661
60 Morgan Road, Binghamton
Hands on children’s Museum featuring a fire station with a real truck, a Boeing747 cockpit and exhibits ranging topics. Call for times and admission

MOST Milton J. Rubenstein Museum
Of Science & Technology 315-425-0747
500 S. Franklin Street, Syracuse 13202
Wed.-Sun., 11 am-5 pm In addition to ongoing exhibits, the MOST has an IMAX theatre for extended family fun. $4 Adults, $3.50 Children under 11 and Seniors

Wherever the winter weather takes you, have fun, be safe, and have a great time!