Spotlight Connecticut
Lights are bright, shows are festive, and more holiday fun comes to CT this weekend! The Nutcracker Suite & Spicy photo courtesy of the event
Suite and Spicy, Candy House Workshop, and More Fun Things To Do in CT This Weekend
From shows to Santa sightings, celebrate the season in CT this weekend!
Cozy up to some holiday fun in Connecticut as December 2025 brings a little joy to the Nutmeg State! Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum
19 Best Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids December 2025, According to Mommy Poppins Editors
December 2025 is here, with holiday activities across Connecticut!
Raise a hand if you're excited for the best holiday lights drive-thrus and Christmas light shows in Connecticut! Magic of Lights photo courtesy of the XL Center
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Connecticut 2025
Find the biggest and brightest light displays in CT for 2025's holiday season!
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Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Connecticut Families
Find holiday lights, Santa, and more Christmas and holiday experiences to share with the kids.
Families will wonder at the best neighborhood Christmas light displays in Connecticut this 2025 holiday season. Photo courtesy of Amarante's Winter Wonderland.
Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Connecticut 2025
See some amazing Christmas lights and holiday displays in CT in 2025!
Connecticut is full of happiness, joy, and free Christmas and holiday activities in 2025, like Santa at Cabela's Wonderland. Photo courtesy of Bass pro Shops
Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Connecticut for Kids 2025
Explore the free holiday events all over Connecticut for 2025!
Santa Claus is coming to town, for breakfast, brunch, and photos with Santa in CT! Photo by Anne Ogden for the Mystick Chamber of Commerce.
Breakfast with Santa and Pictures with Santa Claus in Connecticut 2025
Find the top spots for breakfast with Santa and pictures with Santa in 2025!
All will be merry and bright soon, so get your tickets to these Christmas events in Connecticut! Stamford Holiday Wish photo courtesy of the author
CT Must-Do Christmas Events to Book Now Before They Sell Out
[node:summary]Grab tickets to these popular CT holiday events while you can!
Find fun for all ages at these Connecticut attractions, museums, and things to do! Photo courtesy of the Yale Peabody Museum
Things To Do in Connecticut That Everyone Will Love—From Toddlers to Teens (and Parents Too!)
Kids of all ages will love these things to do in Connecticut!
The kids can hang out and have fun with the top free things to do in Connecticut! Earthplace photo by Zoe Brown, courtesy of the center.
100 Free Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids
Explore the top free (and fun!) things to do in Connecticut!
Our ultimate Connecticut bucket list has all the things to do in Connecticut with kids! Mystic Seaport photo by author Kelly Patino
Ultimate Connecticut Bucket List: 100 Things To Do With Kids in CT
Explore our picks for the very best family activities in Connecticut.
Roll on in to the top birthday party places in Connecticut for teens and tweens in 2025! Photo courtesy of Bowlero
Fun Birthday Party Places in Connecticut for Tweens and Teens in 2025
Find great venues in CT for older kids to celebrate their birthday!
By land, by sea, by river—however!— families are coming to the best Museums in Connecticut! Connecticut River Museum photo by Ally Noel for Mommy Poppins
Best Museums for Kids in Connecticut: Children’s Museums and Family-Friendly Museums
Explore hands-on fun at these kid-friendly museums in CT!
Hop aboard for a trip through Litchfield County and fun things to do with kids! Naugatuck Railroad photo courtesy of the Railroad Museum of New England.
25 Things to Do With Kids in Litchfield, Connecticut
Nature and history make beautiful Litchfield a day-trip heaven.
Find a sweet treat for the whole family at the best places for breakfast in Connecticut with kids! Photo courtesy of Hotcakes
Best Breakfast Restaurants in Connecticut
Explore kid-friendly spots in Connecticut for pancakes, waffles, French toast, and more!
Costumed interpreters share stories of colonial life along the historic Mystic seaport. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic, Connecticut with Kids: Top Things to Do on a Weekend Getaway
With its charming seaport and renowned aquarium, Mystic, CT offers year-round family fun.
Indoor spots offer plenty of adventure in Connecticut.
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Connecticut Guide to Indoor Play Spaces & Fun Zones
Where to go and what to do with Connecticut Kids when you can't play outside!
New England Family Travel Guide
The best towns, museums, and more family-friendly attractions in New England.
Bubbles are a classic free fun activity for Connecticut kids
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Guide to Free Fun Things to Do for Connecticut Kids
Find the best FREE things to do with kids in Connecticut.
Bike the ground of Fort Trumbull. Photo courtesy Visit CT
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Connecticut Day Trips & Weekend Getaways Guide
Plan an easy weekend getaway or exciting day trip with the kids!
Photo courtesy of Flamig Farm
Best Petting Zoos in Connecticut: Animals Up Close at Farms and Petting Zoos
Find fun animal encounters at these CT farms and petting zoos.
As classic as the roller rink or modern as a VR experience, these fun indoor places are perfect spots for teens and tweens to hang out! Photo by Ally Noel
Fun Places in Connecticut Where Tweens and Teens Can Hang Out Indoors
Find fun indoor spots in Connecticut tailor-made for teens and tweens!
Parents can enjoy some relaxation when their kids spend time at the
10 Family-Friendly Hotels and Spa Resorts in Connecticut
Find rest, relaxation, and family fun at these hotels and resorts.
A double slide at Jonathan's Dream. Photo courtesy of O'Brien and Sons Landscape Structures
The Best Tot Lots and Toddler Playgrounds in Connecticut
Great playgrounds for preschoolers.
Ball pit fun at Chelsea Piers.
Great Birthday Party Places in Connecticut for Preschoolers
Fun parties for the toddler set.
Find family fare and great deals at these Connecticut restaurants where kids eat free! Photo courtesy of Canva
Kids Eat Free: Connecticut Restaurants for Every Day of the Week
Find great meal deals at these CT restaurants where kids eat free!
Flat walking trails make Wharton Brook State Park a sure bet for kid hikers. Photo by Mommy Poppins
A Dozen Short Hikes in Connecticut for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Discover hikes under a mile that are just enough for the youngest.
Take a step back in time with a visit to Mystic Seaport. Photo courtesy of Ally Noel
Top Attractions in Connecticut: Best Things to See and Do with Kids
Families visiting the Nutmeg State will find tons of kid-friendly fun.
From rolling hills and lakes to scenic views and summits, there's great outdoor adventure for families at Connecticut state parks. Photo courtesy of Visit CT
25 Connecticut State Parks and Forests That Are Great to Visit with Kids
Free Connecticut state parks and forests are great outdoor family destinations.
Outdoor fun and healthy activity await at one of the top Connecticut playgrounds! Jonathan's Dream playground photo courtesy of O'Brien & Sons
Top Connecticut Playgrounds That Families Will Love
Load up the car and spend a day at one of these must-visit CT playgrounds.
Run through the vineyards at Aquila's Nest. Photo courtesy of Aquila's Nest, Facebook
The Best Family-Friendly Vineyards and Wineries in Connecticut
The kiddos can tag along at these family-friendly wineries.
Ride, splash, and have gallons of fun at the best outdoor water parks in New England! Splash Away Bay Water Park photo courtesy of Quassy Amusement Park
Best Outdoor Water Parks in New England for Family Fun
Cool off with slides, wave pools, and more at these New England water parks.
Practice new skills at Calf's Pasture Beach, photo courtesy of Norwalk Skate Park, Facebook
Top Skate Parks in Connecticut
The best places to skateboard throughout the state.
Create colorful storm clouds out of shaving cream and food coloring.
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25 Preschool Science Experiments: Simple Science for Toddlers through Kindergarten Kids
These preschool science experiments are simple and fun.
Revel in nature's majesty at Webb Mountain. Photo by Ally Noel
Best Nature Centers in Connecticut To Visit with Kids
Nature center outings are fun, enriching and affordable.
We’ve rounded up the best escape rooms in Connecticut for a fun family outing!
Awesome Escape Rooms in CT: Kid-Friendly Parties and Family Adventures
For a fun family challenge, try these CT escape rooms.
The festivities get downright magical with Kids' Birthday Party Entertainers in CT! Photo courtesy of Dean Davids Magician
Kids' Birthday Party Entertainers in CT That Come To You
Have the best home party ever using these kids' birthday entertainers.

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Visit Santa At The Shore Line Trolley Museum
The Shore Line Trolley Museum - 11:00 AM Pick
Winter Fest at Powder Ridge
Powder Ridge Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Holiday Movies in Stamford Town Center
Stamford Town Center - 4:00 PM Pick
Dino Lights Winter Festival
The Dinosaur Place - 4:00 PM Pick
Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce - 5:00 PM Pick
Breakfast with Santa at Holcomb Farm
Holcomb Farm - 8:30 AM Pick
Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Shore Line Trolley
Shore Line Trolley Museum - 8:30 AM Pick
Breakfast with Santa at Foxwoods
Foxwoods Resort and Casino - 8:30 AM Pick
Visits with Santa at Flamig Farm in Simsbury
Flamig Farm - 9:30 AM Pick
Santa is Coming to Minitown in Fairfield
MiniTown - 9:00 AM Pick
Visits with Santa at Flamig Farm in Simsbury
Flamig Farm - 9:30 AM Pick
Breakfast with Santa in Pawcatuck
Waffle Pop Sweet Shop - 9:00 AM Pick
Brunch with Santa at Greenhouse Tavern
Greenhouse Tavern - 10:00 AM Pick
How The Grinch Stole Brunch at Fire at the Ridge
Fire at the Ridge - 10:00 AM Pick
Visit Santa At The Shore Line Trolley Museum
The Shore Line Trolley Museum - 11:00 AM Pick
Annual Santa's Workshop at Wickham Park
Wickham Park - various times Pick
Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge Connecticut - various times Pick
Tiny Creatures, Big Lives at the Bruce Museum
The Bruce Museum - various times Pick
Wizarding Week at Niantic Children's Museum
Niantic Children's Museum - various times Pick
Photos with Santa at Buckland Hills
Buckland Hills Mall - 2:00 AM
All Aboard! Storytime at Fairfield Historical Museum
Fairfield Museum & History Center - 9:30 AM Pick
Let It Glow! Light Up Holiday Cards at Danbury Library
Danbury Public Library - 2:00 PM Pick
Annual Santa's Workshop at Wickham Park
Wickham Park - various times Pick
Photos with Santa at Buckland Hills
Buckland Hills Mall - 2:00 AM
Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Drop In Crafts at Fairfield Museum
Fairfield Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Snow Globe Workshop at Village Center for the Arts
Village Center for the Arts - 1:00 PM Pick
Photos with Santa at Buckland Hills
Buckland Hills Mall - 2:00 AM
Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Bald Eagle Viewing at Shepaug Dam
Shepaug Dam - 9:00 AM
Kent Gingerbread Festival
Kent Chamber of Commerce - various times Pick
Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven
Lighthouse Point Park - 5:00 PM
Magic of Lights at Pratt & Whitney Stadium
Pratt & Whitney Stadium - 5:00 PM
Hebron Lions Lights in Motion
Hebron Fairgrounds - 5:00 PM
Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park in Meriden
Hubbard Park - various times

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