Connecticut Summer Fun Guide
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50+ Free Things To Do in Connecticut This Summer: Festivals, Fairs, Concerts, and More!
Summer is the season of free things to do in Connecticut.
Dive in, the water's fine! Photo by Christina Hupfer, from the Burr Pond State Park Facebook page
10 Best Ponds and Swimming Lakes for Connecticut Kids
Dive in to the calm waters and beautiful vistas of these lakes and ponds.
Summer camps help kids learn new skills and make new friends
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Connecticut Summer Camp Guide
Find a great summer camp in Connecticut for your child with this guide to fun summer kids programs...
Giant colorful flowers spray water at Willow Street Park. Photo courtesy of Willow Street Park, Facebook
Best Sprinkler Parks and Splash Pads in Connecticut
Cool off at these spraygrounds throughout CT.
Soaring swings at the Goshen Fair. Photo courtesy of the Goshen Fair, Facebook
20+ Summer Fairs and Festivals in Connecticut You Don't Want to Miss
Rides, games, great food, and more.
Find Disney faves and more at Moonlight Movies. Photo courtesy of Downtown Storrs
Free Outdoor Movies in Connecticut this Summer with Kids
A big-screen family flick under the stars is tough to beat on a summer night.
Cool down with a water balloon fight!
Ultimate Summer Bucket List Ideas: 100 (Mostly) Free Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids
100 ways to pack more play into your summer day.
Enjoy a flick at Southington Drive-In. Photo courtesy of visitct.com
Drive-In Movie Theaters in Connecticut for Outdoor Movie Nights With Kids
Head to a drive-in movie in Connecticut for a fun family evening.
Walking the beaches in Connecticut can feel like a treasure hunt.
Eco Exploring at Beaches in Connecticut: Find Sea Glass, Tide Pools, and More
Turn your next beach trip into an environmental treasure hunt.
Get out and explore Connecticut with the best summer day trips! Photo courtesy of Sea Kayak Connecticut
Best Summer Day Trips from Connecticut: Fun for Families and Kids
Explore our guide to summer fun that's only a short drive away!
Photo courtesy of Lavender Pond Farm
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50 Free Things to Do in Connecticut This Summer with Kids
Help Connecticut kids fill those long summer days with free fun activities at parks, museums...
Connecticut kids get hands-on fun for free this summer! Photo courtesy of the Mystic Aquarium, Facebook
Free Admission for Connecticut Kids: Over 100 Museums Participate this Summer
Free admission begins July 1 at these top Connecticut spots.
Misquamicut State Beach. Photo by Julian Colton/Flickr
15 Connecticut Area Beaches That Are Great for Families
These Connecticut area beaches offer a great escape on a summer day.
Team up for a family ride through waterfalls and rapids on the Adventure River. Photo courtesy of Water Country
14 Outdoor Water Parks in New England
Cool off on slides, tubes, and more at these nearby water parks.
Elevate the fun at these 8 New England theme parks that are great for families. Photo courtesy of Lake Compounce
8 New England Theme Parks That Are Great for Families
These parks offer fun–and thrills–for all ages!
Bike the ground of Fort Trumbull. Photo courtesy Visit CT
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Connecticut Day Trips Guide
Plan an easy weekend getaway or exciting day trip with the kids!
Jones Family Farms is a Fairfield County gem. Photo courtesy of Ally Noel.
Top Spots for Strawberry Picking in Connecticut
These kid-friendly strawberry picking farms in CT offer plenty of family fun.
Photo courtesy of Quassy Amusement Park
Best Water Parks for Toddlers In and Near Connecticut
These parks have all the conveniences toddlers need: a separate play area, flexible food options...
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.
10 Fantastic Stroller Hikes in Connecticut To Take with Babies and Toddlers
Smooth trails make it easy for you to explore nature on wheels.
Young hikes can tackle these short nature walks. Photo courtesy of Roaring Brook Nature Center
A Dozen Short Hikes in Connecticut for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Discover hikes under a mile that are just enough for the youngest.
Nothing is sweeter than pick-your-own fruit from Connecticut farms. Photo courtesy of Silverman's Farm
Pick Your Own Farms in Connecticut: Berries, Cherries, Peaches and More
Expect easy (and delicious) pickings at these PYO fruit farms this summer.
Cozy up to private fire pits at Mystic KOA. Photo courtesy of the campground
12 Connecticut Campgrounds That Are Extra Fun for Camping with Kids
Dig out the tent, because these are no ordinary campgrounds!
Kids wait for the tide to go out for critter catching at Hammonasset Beach State Park.
Great Connecticut Beaches for Toddlers: Gentle Surf, Playgrounds, and More
These tot- and parent-approved beaches have features like gentle surf, soft sand, concessions...
Top Camping Spots for Connecticut Families
It just happens that Connecticut offers some fantastic campgrounds.
Where The Wild Things Are...Waiting for You: at Beardsley Zoo
Where can you gaze into the eyes of Siberian tigers, watch the antics of a red panda or the...
Wondrous, Wild Waterfalls Waiting for You in Connecticut
Waterfalls that you and your family are going to love.
The goats are friendly—even snuggly!—at Syman Says. Photo courtesy of Syman Says Farms
35 Summer Activities in Connecticut for Kids Before School Starts
End summer with a bang with fun outings with kids.
Our Favorite Connecticut Lighthouses to Visit
You don’t have to venture to Cape Elizabeth or Portland for classic New England lighthouse vistas...

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Top Summer Activities in Connecticut
Elevate the fun at these 8 New England theme parks that are great for families. Photo courtesy of Lake Compounce
8 New England Theme Parks That Are Great for Families
These parks offer fun–and thrills–for all ages! READ MORE 
Enjoy a flick at Southington Drive-In. Photo courtesy of visitct.com
Drive-In Movie Theaters in Connecticut for Outdoor Movie Nights With Kids
Head to a drive-in movie in Connecticut for a fun family evening. READ MORE 
Photo courtesy of Quassy Amusement Park
Best Water Parks for Toddlers In and Near Connecticut
These parks have all the conveniences toddlers need: a separate play area, flexible food options... READ MORE 
Cozy up to private fire pits at Mystic KOA. Photo courtesy of the campground
12 Connecticut Campgrounds That Are Extra Fun for Camping with Kids
Dig out the tent, because these are no ordinary campgrounds! READ MORE 
10 Fantastic Stroller Hikes in Connecticut To Take with Babies and Toddlers
Smooth trails make it easy for you to explore nature on wheels. READ MORE 
Young hikes can tackle these short nature walks. Photo courtesy of Roaring Brook Nature Center
A Dozen Short Hikes in Connecticut for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Discover hikes under a mile that are just enough for the youngest. READ MORE 
Summer Activities At Home
A cheap roll of tinfoil, an incline of some sort, and water is all you need for a tinfoil river. Photo by Ally Noel
27 Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long
Splish-splash! We've got loads of fun water games that keep kids cool. READ MORE 
Cool down with a water balloon fight!
Ultimate Summer Bucket List Ideas: 100 (Mostly) Free Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids
100 ways to pack more play into your summer day. READ MORE 
This patriotic pop is bursting with watermelon, coconut, and raspberry flavors. Photo by Mommy Poppins
8 Fun Popsicle Recipes to Make with Kids
Make frozen treats inspired by July 4th, cake batter, hot cocoa and more. READ MORE 
Learn how to make homemade ice cream for a tasty activity with the kids!
How to Make Ice Cream At Home in 5 Easy Steps
Whip up homemade ice cream in a bag or a mason jar! READ MORE 
Make bubbles strong enough to catch and bounce in with fun science experiments for kids.
15 Backyard Science Experiments for Messy Summer Fun
Build a worm tower or bake solar oven s'mores in these fun experiments. READ MORE 
Your Guide to Backyard Camping with the Kids
Backyard camping offers a low-stress way to enjoy all the camping fun closer to home. READ MORE 

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Sleep in the open-air Hive Camp. Photo courtesy of the Aloha Foundation
20 Great Sleepaway Summer Camps in the Northeast
If sleepaway camp is on your kid's summer wishlist, it's time to book. READ MORE
The New Britain Bees play wood-bat, collegiate ball - and have a great mascot, Sting! Photo courtesy of the team
Connecticut Minor League Baseball Teams to Cheer on with Kids
Minor League Baseball Teams in Connecticut READ MORE
High school girls interested in computer science are encouraged to apply. Photo courtesy Girls Who Code
Free STEM Summer Camp from Girls Who Code Opens Registration 2023
This FREE summer STEM program for teen girls is now accepting applications. READ MORE
The perfect way to spend a sunny day is tubing at Lakeside Watersports.
Visit Lakeside Watersports in Brookfield for Wakeboarding, Water Tubing, and More Water Sports
What's better than owning a private boat? This! READ MORE
There's plenty of time to fill your days with more summer fun! Photo courtesy of Lyman Orchards
End of Summer Bucket List: 40 Things To Do in Connecticut Before School Starts
Give summer a proper send-off with these fun things to do in Connecticut! READ MORE
Make some magical memories at the best beach and swim clubs in Connecticut. Photo courtesy of Owenego Beach Club
Beach and Swim Clubs for Kids in Connecticut
Find the best clubs for families this summer! READ MORE
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