For Children
Try new activities, build confidence, create something, compete, perform, explore interests and discover what you may want to do next.
Opportunities, programs, and activities for children and families.
We are building the Expo with the community and welcome additional activities, demonstrations and performances.
Visit for free, present your organization, explore partnership opportunities or follow the event online.
Instead of searching separately for classes, activities, services, entertainment and community programs, families can discover them together and try many of them in person.
Try new activities, build confidence, create something, compete, perform, explore interests and discover what you may want to do next.
Discover education, healthcare, camps, sports, attractions, family services, local resources and ideas for the year ahead.
Bring schools, nonprofits, universities, clubs and local institutions together in one visible and accessible family event.
Showcase, present and promote programs, services, products and opportunities created for children and families.
Destiny USA is New York State's largest fully enclosed shopping, dining and entertainment destination. NY Family EXPO will be located in the Southeast Entertainment Wing, making it easy to combine the Expo with a full family day at the mall.
Destiny USA is New York State's largest shopping, dining and entertainment destination of its kind. Its 2.4 million square feet bring together retail and outlet brands, restaurants, family attractions, entertainment and an on-site hotel. The 2026 Destiny USA marketing package describes the property as the ninth-largest shopping center in the United States and the number-one tourist destination in Central New York.
For the most direct arrival, park in the Southeast parking area serving the Southeast Entertainment Wing.
From the Southeast parking area, enter the mall through the Elevated Walkway and follow NY Family EXPO signs.
Expo activities, exhibitors and family experiences will be distributed across the 1st and 2nd floors of the Southeast Entertainment Wing.
Tell us what families should be able to try, learn, create or discover. Organizations can contribute activities, exhibit programs and services, or work with us as partners.