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Connecticut Winter Activities Guide

Hit the slopes and enjoy the winter weather! Photo by Ally Noel
30 Awesome Winter Activities in Connecticut for Kids
These fresh-air adventures and indoor ideas are a sure cure for cabin fever.
Winterfest offers free skating, rentals, and even skating lessons. Photo courtesy of Winterfesthartford.com
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Connecticut
Beautiful frozen ponds and outdoor ice rinks are safe places for kids to ice skate.
Head over the border to Rhode Island for skiing, riding, and snow tubing. Photo courtesy of Yawgoo Valley Snow Tubing Park
Snow Tubing for Connecticut Kids and Families
Connecticut families can get into snow tubing in the state, or just over its borders.
Waterville Valley is introducing a new parent-child learn-to-ski program. Photo courtesy of Waterville Valley
Northeast Ski Mountains for Families
Nearby ski areas are welcoming families for safe winter adventures.
Dig out the beach toys and use them for playing with snow!
40 Outdoor Activities for Kids this Winter
These activities will have kids begging to play outside this winter!
Kids can't get enough of the slopes at Mohawk Mountain. Photo courtesy of Ally Noel
10 Family Ski Resorts in or near Connecticut
No need to travel far to fit in some great family ski time.
Skiing, Snowboarding, & Snow Sports Guide
Find great family slopes, tubing, and boarding spots all around the country with our kid-friendly...
GUIDE
Winterfest offers free skating, rentals, and even skating lessons. Photo courtesy of Winterfesthartford.com
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Connecticut
Beautiful frozen ponds and outdoor ice rinks are safe places for kids to ice skate.
Lego plus sand means a fun sensory bin!
30 Days of Indoor Activities for Kids
Games, baking projects, and crafts galore will entertain all ages.
Photo courtesy of Cornerstone Aquatic Center
Indoor Swimming Pools around Hartford with Day Passes and Drop-in Family Swim Times
Kids and families can splash around year-round at these Hartford-area indoor swimming pools.
Best Sledding Hills in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Snow's coming—head to these fun Fairfield hills!
Best Sledding Hills in Hartford, Connecticut
Check out these destination hills in Hartford— they are worth driving to!
This epic igloo will entertain the whole block (photo taken pre-pandemic).
Snow Games for Kids Beyond Sledding
Embrace the snow day with these snow games.
Child and Parent Indoor Swimming Classes in Fairfield County
OK.  I know.  The thought of getting your winter self into your summer bathing suit...
Hot chocolate bombs are a tasty winter treat for kids!
How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps
Trendy cocoa bombs deliver a sweet winter treat.
  VIDEO
6 Easy Indoor Fort Ideas To Make with Kids
Create some magical moments with a classic indoor hideout.
A footmuff envelops tots in cozy warmth in their stroller. Photo courtesy of Bugaboo
Best Winter Baby Clothes and Gear for Cold Weather Survival
Stock up on cozy stroller blankets, winter hats, and baby snowsuits before the storms hit.
Build an Indoor Obstacle Course for Kids in 7 Easy Steps
Standard household items make this obstacle course a breeze to design.
Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander
64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home
Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.
One pan or one sheet meals are easy to make with kids.
5 One-Pot Recipes To Make with Kids
Try these one-pot meals that are easy and fun to make with kids!
Photo courtesy of the Sharon Audubon Center
Maple Sugaring with Kids in Connecticut: Maple Syrup Festivals, Sugar House Tours, and More
There's a lot for families to love about Connecticut's syrup season.
Photo courtesy of Kodable
Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming
These programs teach kids how to code, build websites, apps, and more.
Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting.
Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects for Creative At-Home Fun
Bookmark this blockbuster list of arts and crafts and never run out of ideas for creative play.
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Winter Activities Outdoors or Around Town

Winterfest offers free skating, rentals, and even skating lessons. Photo courtesy of Winterfesthartford.com
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Connecticut
Beautiful frozen ponds and outdoor ice rinks are safe places for kids to ice skate.READ MORE 
Best Sledding Hills in Hartford, Connecticut
Check out these destination hills in Hartford— they are worth driving to!READ MORE 
GUIDE
Skiing, Snowboarding, & Snow Sports Guide
Find great family slopes, tubing, and boarding spots all around the country with our kid-friendly...READ MORE 
Cross Country Ski: Winding Trails in Farmington
A peaceful natural area, Winding Trails is a great day trip full of fun for the entire family.READ MORE 
Winter Walks in Fairfield County
Winter brings its own magic to the local parks and preserves of Fairfield County. Less crowds...READ MORE 
Best Sledding Hills in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Snow's coming—head to these fun Fairfield hills!READ MORE 

Winter Fun at Home for Connecticut Kids

This epic igloo will entertain the whole block (photo taken pre-pandemic).
Snow Games for Kids Beyond Sledding
Embrace the snow day with these snow games.READ MORE 
Hot chocolate bombs are a tasty winter treat for kids!
  VIDEO
How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps
Trendy cocoa bombs deliver a sweet winter treat. READ MORE 
Lego plus sand means a fun sensory bin!
30 Days of Indoor Activities for Kids
Games, baking projects, and crafts galore will entertain all ages.READ MORE 
Build an Indoor Obstacle Course for Kids in 7 Easy Steps
Standard household items make this obstacle course a breeze to design.READ MORE 
Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander
64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home
Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.READ MORE 
Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting.
Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects for Creative At-Home Fun
Bookmark this blockbuster list of arts and crafts and never run out of ideas for creative play. READ MORE 

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Maple Sugaring in Connecticut with Kids: Festivals, Sugar House Tours and More
Tree-tapping time is here.READ MORE 
Fun Things To Do Over February Break in Connecticut with Kids
Awesome events and activities in CT over February break.READ MORE 
10 Family Ski Resorts in or near Connecticut
No need to travel far to fit in some great family ski time.READ MORE 
The Best Ski Resorts in the US for Family Vacations
Hit the slopes at one of our favorite kid-friendly ski resorts.READ MORE 
30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving
These easy indoor exercise ideas get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.READ MORE 
30 Awesome Winter Activities in Connecticut for Kids
These fresh-air adventures and indoor ideas are a sure cure for cabin fever.READ MORE 
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