Big fun comes roaring into Connecticut for kids this weekend! Dinosaur World Live photo by Pamela Wraith courtesy of the event

Dinosaur World Live, Cocoa and Trains, and More Fun Things To Do in CT This Weekend

Kick off 2026 with fun and free things to do in Connecticut this January! Family Day event photo courtesy of the Yale University Art Galleries.

Top Free Things To Do with Kids in CT in January 2026, According to Mommy Poppins Editors

Lay back and let gravity do all the work with the best snow turning in Connecticut for families! Photo courtesy of Canva

Best Snow Tubing near Connecticut for Families in 2026

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 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!)

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Indoor spots offer plenty of adventure in Connecticut.

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Connecticut Guide to Indoor Play Spaces & Fun Zones

Bike the ground of Fort Trumbull. Photo courtesy Visit CT

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Connecticut Day Trips & Weekend Getaways Guide

Best Petting Zoos in Connecticut: Animals Up Close at 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

Parents can enjoy some relaxation when their kids spend time at the

10 Family-Friendly Hotels and Spa Resorts in Connecticut

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 Birthday Party Places in Connecticut for Preschoolers

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

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

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

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

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

Run through the vineyards at Aquila's Nest. Photo courtesy of Aquila's Nest, Facebook

The Best Family-Friendly Vineyards and Wineries in Connecticut

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

Practice new skills at Calf's Pasture Beach, photo courtesy of Norwalk Skate Park, Facebook

Top Skate Parks in Connecticut

Create colorful storm clouds out of shaving cream and food coloring.

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Revel in nature's majesty at Webb Mountain. Photo by Ally Noel

Best Nature Centers in Connecticut To Visit with Kids

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

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

Best Things To Do in Boston August 2025 with Kids

By land and sea, the festivals and summer fun are rolling into Boston for August 2025! Salem Maritime Festival photo by Danielle Gardner, Salty Raven Studio.

7/27/25 - By N Ferreira

Summer’s not over yet—so don’t even think about pencils and backpacks! August is packed with family fun, and we’ve rounded up the best things to do with kids in Boston before the school bells start ringing. From street food and music to rides and games, summer festivals are stealing the show this month. So whether you hit up the North End for Saint Anthony's Feast or Salisbury for the Riverfest Music Festival, there's an event on our calendar that will fit your bill. Yankee Homecoming in Newburyport kicks off at the start of August, while the 187th Marshfield Fair will come to town toward the end of the month.

Need more ideas for making the most of the last month of summer? Try our list of the Best Beaches Near Boston that Are Great for Family Day Trips. And keep cool in the August heat with the Best Ice Cream Spots in Boston for Kids.