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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!
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CT Fall Day Trips Guide: Orchards, Festivals, and Family Getaways 2024
   
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.
Find the best things to do in Connecticut this November, like the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. Photo courtesy of the event.
22 Best Things To Do in Connecticut November 2024 with Kids
Autumn fun and early holiday magic come to Connecticut for November 2024!
Kids meet new friends as they jump, slide, and swing at the top indoor playgrounds and play spaces in Connecticut. Photo courtesy of Romp N Roll in Wethersfield
20 Top Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Connecticut
Find plenty of fun at the best indoor play spaces in CT!
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.
Find big fun in all shapes and sizes at free museums for kids in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the Eli Whitney Museum
Free Museums in Connecticut To Visit with Kids
Many of Connecticut's best museums and cultural attractions are free for kids!
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!
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!
There are kid-friendly frights to be had with all the Halloween things to do in CT this weekend! Family Friendly Halloween Walkthrough event photo courtesy of Flamig Farm
Halloween Fun, Monster Jam, and More Things To Do in CT This Weekend
The haunts and hayrides are in full swing for Halloween 2024 in CT!

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Election Camp at Wakeman Town Farm
Wakeman Town Farm - 9:00 AM Pick
Kids Vote Too at KidsPlay Museum
KidsPlay Museum - 9:00 AM Pick
Candy Science Camp: School's Out at TLGT
The Little Green Tambourine - 9:00 AM Pick
Oh Deer! It's Election Day at RBNC
Roaring Brook Nature Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Awesome Autumn Day at New Canaan Nature Center
New Canaan Nature C enter - 1:00 PM Pick
Fall Trees are Fantastic at Mystic Noank Library
Mystic Noank Public Library - 11:30 AM Pick
Teen Time at the Matt
Mattatuck Museum - 2:30 PM Pick
Teen Time at the Matt
Mattatuck Museum - 2:30 PM
Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo - 5:30 PM Pick
Small Group Art Classes at Lyman Allan Museum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum - 10:00 AM
RPM Raceway Stamford Grand Reopening
RPM Raceway - 4:00 PM
Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo - 5:30 PM Pick
New England Christmas Festival at Mohegan
Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun - various times Pick
Pizza and Paint Night: Turkey at The Art Room
The Art Room - 5:30 PM
Seaside Shadows Ghost Tours
Seaside Mysteries - 8:00 PM
The Christmas Story Onstage at the Goodspeed
Goodspeed Opera House - 8:00 PM
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STEM Day at Rumsey Hall in Washington
Rumsey Hall School - 9:30 AM
Annual Frosty Fair in Colchester
Colchester Hayward Fire Department - 9:30 AM Pick
Tea with TRex at Guilford Smith Library
Guilford Smith Memorial Library - 10:00 AM Pick
Harvest to Hearth in Waterford
Jordan Green - 10:00 AM Pick
Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo - 5:30 PM Pick
Princess Brunch at Parkville Market
Parkville Market - 11:30 AM Pick
Stamford Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
Veterans Park - 12:00 PM Pick
Local Kids’ Author Storytime at Wesleyan R. J. Julia Bookstore in Middletown
Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore - 1:00 PM Pick
Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo - 5:30 PM Pick
Native American Heritage Celebration at Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones Museum - various times Pick
Vacation Day Drop Off: Nocturnal Animals in Stamford
Stamford Nature Center - 9:30 AM Pick
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
National Parks - Multiple Locations - various times Pick
School’s OUT!: Fantastical Fall at Mattatuck Museum
Mattatuck Museum - 8:00 AM
Veteran's Day Celebration in New Britain
Central Park - 11:00 AM
City of New Haven Veterans Day Ceremony
New Haven City Hall - 11:00 AM

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Get outside with the family this winter with the best outdoor skating rinks in Connecticut! Photo by Andy Hart courtesy of Winterfest in Hartford
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Connecticut for Kids and Families
Clementina Verge, Nov 3 - Strap on those skates and get outdoors for family fun this winter! READ MORE
These seats will be full once the carving stations are ready for Thanksgiving 2024 in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the Griswold Inn.
Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Connecticut 2024
Jennifer Coe, Nov 1 - Find Connecticut restaurants open on Thanksgiving for dinner and takeout. READ MORE
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Natalie Silverstein, Oct 31 - Sweeten someone's day by donating to troops or kids in need. READ MORE
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
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Find Halloween fun (and more things to do with kids) all over Connecticut this Halloween weekend!
Halloween Weekend 2024 in Connecticut: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids
Jennifer Coe, Oct 29 - Enjoy sweet and spooky activities this Halloween Weekend 2024 in CT! READ MORE
Find the best things to do in Connecticut this November, like the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. Photo courtesy of the event.
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