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Beardsley Zoo welcomes wintertime visitors. Photo by Ally Noel
25+ Winter Activities in Connecticut with Kids
These fresh-air adventures and indoor ideas are a sure cure for cabin fever.
Snow Tubing Parks for Connecticut Kids and Families
Snow tubing is a safe and easy thrill for kids.
Waterville Valley is introducing a new parent-child learn-to-ski program. Photo courtesy of Waterville Valley
Northeast Ski Mountains for Families Opening in 2020
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!
The Snowsports Discovery Center offers a wide variety of lessons for children at all levels of the sport. Photo courtesy of Mohawk Mountain
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...
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Steven & Alexandra Cohen Skating Center at Mill River Park is open this year. Photo courtesy of Mill River Park Collaborative
Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Connecticut Open in 2020-21
Picturesque outdoor rinks offer safe settings for kids to develop skating skills.
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!
Snow Games and Outdoor Winter Activities for Kids Beyond Sledding
Embrace the winter with these outdoor 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!
Maple Day is an annual tradition at the Greenwich Land Trust's Mueller Preserve. Photo courtesy of the GLT
Maple Sugaring with Kids in Connecticut: Maple Syrup Festivals, Sugar House Tours, and More
The traditional maple sugaring season extends from February through late March, with maple syrup...
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

Steven & Alexandra Cohen Skating Center at Mill River Park is open this year. Photo courtesy of Mill River Park Collaborative
Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Connecticut Open in 2020-21
Picturesque outdoor rinks offer safe settings for kids to develop skating skills.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

Snow Games and Outdoor Winter Activities for Kids Beyond Sledding
Embrace the winter with these outdoor 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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Best Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing Spots in Connecticut
These snowy activities are great exercise and simple to learn.READ MORE 
25 Things to Do in Lake Placid on a Winter Vacation
Load up the ski rack and head to northern New York to rediscover the miracles of winter.READ MORE 
Seal Spotting & Birding Cruise: A Fun Winter Day Trip with Connecticut Kids
A refreshing day on the water searching for cute creatures was just what the doctor ordered.READ MORE 
45 Snow Day Boredom Busters for Kids
Keep them happily entertained on a snow day before sledding begins.READ MORE 
Igloos, Greenhouses, and Heated Patios: Fun Outdoor Restaurants in Connecticut for Winter Family Dining
Cleaning your plate is so much more fun in an igloo.READ MORE 
Indoor Play Spaces in Connecticut Open Now
These spots have stepped up to create safe spaces for active indoor play.READ MORE 
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