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Cozy up to some holiday fun in Connecticut as December 2024 brings a little joy to the Nutmeg State! Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum
19 Best Things To Do in Connecticut December 2024 with Kids
December is here, with holiday activities across Connecticut!
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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.
Connecticut is full of happiness, joy, and free Christmas and holiday activities, like Santa at Cabela's Wonderland. Photo courtesy of Bass pro Shops
20 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Connecticut for Kids
Explore the free holiday events all over Connecticut for 2024!
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
Find the biggest and brightest light displays in CT for 2024's holiday season!
Suit up for the top things to do this Christmas Weekend in Connecticut! Shark-Diving Santa photo courtesy of the Maritime Aquarium
Christmas Weekend 2024 in Connecticut Top Things To Do: Winterfest, Santa Events, and More!
Find the most family fun this Christmas Weekend 2024 in CT!
Get into the spirit of the season with holiday activities like Magic of Lights at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Photo courtesy of XL Center
Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Connecticut for Kids
See what Connecticut has in store for Christmas 2024!
Polar Express trains are coming to towns all over New England for Christmas 2024! Essex Steam Train Railroad photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins.
Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains in New England 2024
Polar Express trains and trolleys are ready for Christmas magic in 2024!
Grab some friends for some birthday laps around the track. Photo courtesy of RPM Raceway
Fun Birthday Party Places in Connecticut for Tweens and Teens
Great venues in CT for older kids to celebrate.
Our ultimate family bucket list has all the things to do in Connecticut before kids grow up. Photo courtesy of Lake Compounce
100 Things To Do in Connecticut Before Kids Grow Up
Explore our picks for the very best family activities in Connecticut.
Don't sweat the weather, because the best indoor water parks in New England are waiting for year-round fun! Photo courtesy of Jay Peak Resort
Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways
In any kind of weather, New England indoor water parks mean family fun!
Groupon's online marketplace offers tons of discounts on activities for kids and families.
Save On Top-Rated Connecticut Outings and Experiences for Kids and Families
Discounted bowling, movies, and more from Groupon.
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!
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.
New England Family Travel Guide
The best towns, museums, and more family-friendly attractions in New England.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find family fare and great deals at these Connecticut restaurants where kids eat free! Photo courtesy of Bigstock
Kids Eat Free: Connecticut Restaurants with Free Meal Deals for Families
Find great meal deals at these CT restaurants where kids eat free!
'Tis the season for holiday fun and more things to do in Connecticut this weekend. Kid's Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop photo courtesy of Lyman Orchards
Princess Tea, Carriage Rides, and More Things To Do in CT This Weekend
Get ready for shows, rides, lights, and more holiday fun in CT this weekend!

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Winterfest at Bushnell Park in Hartford
Bushnell Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Holiday Wish Magic Experience in Stamford
Stamford Town Center - various times Pick
"Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer" 4D at the Maritime Aquarium
Maritime Aquarium - various times Pick
Photos with Santa at Buckland Hills
Buckland Hills Mall - 2:00 AM
16th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop presented by Jenny Allen Compass
Sam Bridge Nurseries - 9:00 AM
Family Day Brunch and Chanukah Fair in Stamford
Chabad of Stamford - 10:30 AM Pick
Channukah Wonderland at Chabad in Stamford
Chabad of Stamford - 10:30 AM Pick
Winterfest at Bushnell Park in Hartford
Bushnell Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Teen Time at the Matt
Mattatuck Museum - 2:30 PM Pick
Bald Eagle Viewing at Shepaug Dam
Shepaug Dam - 9:00 AM
School Vacation Camp at EB Nature Center
Eleanor Buck Nature Center - 8:00 AM Pick
Stonington Vacation "Camp"
Stonington Community Center - 8:00 AM Pick
Pajama Jam at Niantic Children's Museum
Niantic Children's Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Winterfest at Bushnell Park in Hartford
Bushnell Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Celebrate the Holidays at PaleyLand!
The Paley Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
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Harlem Globetrotters in Hartford
XL Center - Hartford - various times
Stonington Vacation "Camp"
Stonington Community Center - 8:00 AM Pick
School Vacation Camp at EB Nature Center
Eleanor Buck Nature Center - 8:00 AM Pick
Winterfest at Bushnell Park in Hartford
Bushnell Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Live Animal Feeding Demonstration at Northwest Park
Northwest Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Stonington Vacation "Camp"
Stonington Community Center - 8:00 AM Pick
Winterfest at Bushnell Park in Hartford
Bushnell Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Celebrate the Holidays at PaleyLand!
The Paley Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Santa Story 2 at the Downtown Cabaret Theater
Downtown Cabaret - 12:00 PM Pick
Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce - 5:00 PM Pick
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Harlem Globetrotters in Bridgeport
Total Mortgage Areana - 3:00 PM
Winterfest at Bushnell Park in Hartford
Bushnell Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Celebrate the Holidays at PaleyLand!
The Paley Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Santa Story 2 at the Downtown Cabaret Theater
Downtown Cabaret - 12:00 PM Pick
Cocoa and Crafts - I Am We: A Book of Community at CT Museum of History and Culture
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History - 2:00 PM Pick
School Vacation Camp at EB Nature Center
Eleanor Buck Nature Center - 8:00 AM Pick
Stonington Vacation "Camp"
Stonington Community Center - 8:00 AM Pick
Reading to Pets at the CT Humane Society
Connecticut Humane Society - 10:30 AM Pick
Winterfest at Bushnell Park in Hartford
Bushnell Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Live Animal Feeding Demonstration at Northwest Park
Northwest Park - 11:00 AM Pick

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