CT Winter Vacation Guide: Best Getaways and Activities for Families
The chill factor of a Connecticut winter can make it tricky to find fun things to do with kids each and every day of Christmas vacation and February break. From cool winter sports to indoor playgrounds, winter day trips and more, we've rounded up the best things to do in Connecticut on winter break(s)!
These ideas include the best Connecticut museums, favorite outdoor ice skating rinks, and amazing indoor playgrounds— all guaranteed to make every day a fun day.


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- Community
- Crafts & Recipes
- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
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- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
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- Zoos & Gardens
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