What should we do with the kids?

Delhi, Delaware County

Birdsong welcomes visitors during their popular seasonal market on Saturdays (10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May through September) featuring local goods in the market barn and around the vegetable garden. Note: The garden is closed to the general public at all other times. They also host holiday markets in November and December.

Andes, Delaware County

If you need a low-key stop with room for kids to spread out while parents catch a breather, this is it! There's a big outdoor picnic area in the front and you can order right at the counter window.  Andes General Store has classic counter fare that's actually worth stopping for: we tried the grilled chicken sandwich, chicken cutlet, and the Cuban, and all three were delicious. The donuts are exceptional, and don't skip the ice cream—they scoop it right from the same window! It's also genuinely convenient: stock up on household essentials while you're there, or grab one of their grain bowls (also delicious!) if you need something premade and easy.

💡 Best donuts around!

Oneonta, Otsego County

This hidden gem is a small children's library in Oneonta with two cozy reading and play areas. This place is inviting, low-key, and the kind of place where kids settle in without much prompting. Huntington Children's Library is open to anyone holding a card from the 4-County Library System, which covers 43 branches across Delaware, Broome, Otsego, and Chenango counties. The return-anywhere policy is worth knowing: check out a stack here and drop them at any other branch in the network when you're done. **Good for**: Toddlers through tweens **Town**: Oneonta **Cost**: Free **Hours**: Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm; Sat 9am–12pm and 1:30–4pm **Good to know:** Street parking; stroller-accessible (no steps); restrooms unconfirmed

💡 Note: Saturdays they close at 12pm for a lunch break then reopen at 1:30pm.