Kid-Friendly Places in Ardsley, NY

Ardsley · Dance & Theater · Indoor

CAP Merrick is a regional theater in Ardsley that produces Broadway-style musicals and offers year-round theater classes for kids ages 7-18, covering acting, musical theater, and improv.

Shows feature student and professional performers; check the website for which production includes kids' roles before purchasing tickets.

Ardsley · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Honest Art in Ardsley offers paint-your-own pottery, candle making, and mosaic design in a relaxed studio setting where families and older kids create together without pressure.

Paint-your-own pottery is perfect for rainy days and works well for family bonding or birthday celebrations.

Ardsley · Sports & Swim · Indoor & outdoor · Hosts birthdays

House of Sports in Ardsley is a 120,000 sq. ft. indoor sports complex with four hardwood basketball courts, an 80-yard turf field, baseball and athletic training centers, and a Learn To Play program for ages 2-7.

The Learn To Play program uses game-based curriculum for young kids in a non-competitive, stress-free environment.

Free · Ardsley · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

Pascone Park in Ardsley has tennis courts, a softball field, basketball court, soccer fields, a playground, skatepark, and picnic areas; the village also hosts concerts, movies in the park, and other community events here.

The park hosts free community concerts and outdoor movies; check the village calendar for dates.

Ardsley · Dance & Theater · Indoor

New York Dance Center in Ardsley teaches private and group dance lessons for kids and adults across styles like ballet, hip-hop, jazz, ballroom, and salsa; private lessons come with choreography tailored to individual goals, and group classes work for beginners through experienced dancers.

Kids' lessons are tailored to individual skill levels, so beginners and experienced dancers can enroll in the same program.

Ardsley · Music · Indoor

Riverrock Music School in Ardsley offers music classes and lessons for infants through adults, with separate programs for babies and toddlers, preschoolers, school-age kids, and adult learners seeking group band experience.

Baby and toddler classes are 40 minutes long; preschool classes are also 40 minutes, so plan accordingly for younger siblings.

Ardsley · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Sportime USA in Ardsley is a 50,000-square-foot indoor amusement center with arcade games, laser tag, bumper cars, a rock climbing wall, amusement rides, inflatables, and a multi-level indoor playground.

Hours vary weekly; call ahead to confirm times before visiting, as the schedule changes regularly.

Ardsley · Shopping

Tom's Trains in Ardsley sells model train sets and accessories, primarily Lionel brand O-gauge trains, with a 7-by-16-foot display layout in the store that draws train enthusiasts of all ages.

The store has a working O-gauge layout you can view in person, which appeals to kids interested in model trains.

Ardsley · Sports & Swim · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

United Martial Arts Centers in Ardsley teaches taekwondo to kids ages 4 and up, teens, and adults through structured classes organized by age and skill level, with an after-school program and summer camp also available.

Free introductory lesson available; no payment or enrollment commitment required for the first visit.

Ardsley · Dance & Theater

Westchester Performing Arts Studio is a kid-friendly fitness & sports spot in Ardsley.