May 2016

As the school year comes to a close, we can relate to parents searching for a never-ending array of activities to keep their kids healthy, active, and in good company. Though the city offers a ton of free performances and festivals, children inevitably wind up begging to join their friends at admission-charging attractions.

For the Value-Minded

If your child wants to visit the same place more than once (or if you do), the price paid for individual entry can quickly add up to more than a season or annual pass. So that you can compare prices and find the best value for summertime fun, we suggest checking out multi-visit passes to these classic summer destinations.

Seabreeze

One visit to Seabreeze Amusement Park costs $31.99 at the gate or $28.99 online. A season passport, good for 20 all-day admissions, free parking, and discounts for friends is just $75.99. If you happen to have a child who’s afraid of rides, they can get a spectator pass for less than $30!

Seneca Park Zoo

During the summer, one-time admission to the Seneca Park Zoo costs $12 for adults and $9 for kids ages 3-11. With a family membership, two (named) adults and their kids can roam the zoo all year for just $99. Bonus perks include discounts both inside and outside the zoo and express entry.

Rochester Red Wings

It’s easy to raise a roost of Red Wings fans when you spend your summers in Rochester. Single-game tickets already give our city a great deal on local baseball action, but multiple-game passes are where the real value can be found. Check out mini packs, 12-game packs, flex packs, and season seats, all of which offer savings over individual game tickets.

Strong Museum

The strong museum is a blast for both kids and adults. Not so sure? Just visit the Pinball Playfields exhibit. Since it’s a children’s museum, each one-day admission costs $14 for everyone over the age of 2. A one-year Basic family pass for 2 adults and up to 4 kids will run you $120. Affordable upgrades are available for more kids, caretakers, and the opportunity to always bring a guest.

RMSC

Rochester Museum & Science Center is an amazing local resource that offers an abundance of exciting, engaging, and educational programming for all ages. Admission for a single visit costs $13 for adults and $11 for kids. The RMSC offers several types of memberships for all sorts of families, including single-parent, grandparent, and 3-adult family options, most of which are less than $100 for the whole year. When you plan your visits, don’t forget to check out what’s going on at the Cumming Nature Center and the Strasenburgh Planetarium!