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Connecticut Winter Activities Guide

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.
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.
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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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!
Syrup Saturday features maple-themed activities as well as a tasty brunch. Photo courtesy of New Canaan Nature 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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101 Christmas Activities for Kids: Christmas Crafts, Christmas Decorations, and More
Keep kids busy until it's time to tear into stockings!READ MORE 
Explore Ice Castles Across America with Kids this Winter
Ice Castles is a dazzling experience for the whole family. READ MORE 
Connecticut's Best Holiday Drive-Thrus and Christmas Lights
Add sparkle to the holiday and Christmas season with walk-thru and drive-thru light displays.READ MORE 
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Connecticut
Beautiful frozen ponds and outdoor ice rinks are safe places for kids to ice skate.READ MORE 
20+ Christmas Towns and Santa's Villages That Absolutely Sparkle
Discover the country's best Christmas towns and Santa's villages.READ MORE 
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.READ MORE 
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