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Enjoy the spring blooms. Photo courtesy of Karl Fredrickson, Unsplash
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4/1/22 - By Jennifer Coe

We're almost there; when the temperatures warm up and the kids can start to be outside a lot more often. While we wait for an April thaw, why not find some free activities for kids in Connecticut to pass the time? There is plenty of free family fun on offer this month, from Meriden's annual Daffodil Festival to Earth Day commemorations and even free admission to local museums.

Browse our list of no-cost fun, then head out to the best free activities near you. For more April inspiration, don't miss the Best of April: 15 Top Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids.

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The entrance to the Wilton Children's Library, created by artist Ed MacEwen
The entrance to the Wilton Children's Library, created by artist Ed MacEwen

Free Activities in Fairfield County for Kids this April

Bruce Beginnings Junior: Fall Leaves

Greenwich - April 5
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Big Kids Story Time at Wilton Library

Wilton - April 5, 12, 19, 26
Explore and enjoy stories, songs, and some activities in the Brubeck Room at the Wilton Library.   Registration is required for each session. Walk-ins welcome if space allows. READ MORE

Third Saturdays at the Aldrich & Story Time for Little Ones

Ridgefield - April 16
Enjoy the afternoon at the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art. Travel through the galleries, investigate key works of art, and invite conversations and observations. READ MORE
Make a floral escape at the Daffodil Festival in Meriden, photo by Ally Noel
Make a floral escape at the Daffodil Festival in Meriden, photo by Ally Noel

Free Activities in New Haven County this April for Kids

Creature Features at Ansonia Nature Center

Ansonia - Saturdays in April
Every Saturday at noon, center staff introduce visitors to some of the resident animal ambassadors and answer questions.  Participants will have the chance to touch and hold these feathered, furry, and scaled creatures.  READ MORE

Daffodil Festival in Meriden

Meriden - April 30, May 1
Enjoy crafts, a parade, a Little Miss Daffodil contest, food, and more at this annual event showcasing more than 600,000 blooms. READ MORE

Spring Fest 2024

New Milford - April 9,10
Spring Fest is a celebration of all things gardening. Spend the day perfecting your green thumb through garden talks and kids' activities.  There will also be a variety of food trucks to pick from.  READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration in Hamden

Hamden - April 23
Earth Day is April 27! Bring the whole family and enjoy activities all day!   READ MORE

Annual Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival

New Haven - April 24
It's an afternoon of fun in downtown New Haven. This year’s event will consist of a concert and food trucks, allowing Wooster Square residents and Cherry Blossom enthusiasts to enjoy an afternoon in the park. This is a celebration that attracts thousands. READ MORE

Daffodil Day at the Wadsworth Mansion

Middletown - April 24
The Wadsworth Mansion will host the annual spring event: Daffodil Day. Enjoy a day of safe outdoor nature activities with everyone outside. Explore the grounds and the vernal pool, participate in outdoor activities (such as Blue Moon Raptors), enjoy food from a food truck, visit the daffodils, and celebrate the beginning of Spring.  READ MORE
Enjoy free admission for kids at the New Britain Museum of American Art, photo courtesy of the museum
Enjoy free admission for kids at the New Britain Museum of American Art, photo courtesy of the museum

Free Activities in Hartford County this April for Kids

New Britain Museum of American Art Free Admission

New Britain - Saturdays in April
The New Britain Museum of American Art has free admission to the public on Saturdays from 10am to noon. READ MORE

Micro WHTY Tot Seder

West Hartford - April 10
Join Congregation Beth Israel as they get ready for Passover. Children 5 and under (siblings welcome) can bring their parents for a pre-Passover celebration. READ MORE

Guided Earth Day Walk

Bloomfield - April 23
The Wintonbury Land trust is inviting the public to come and explore Hawk Hill Farm, located in Bloomfield on Earth Day. Hawk Hill Farm is preserved land. READ MORE

Good Ole Fishing Derby

Wethersfield - April 23
No “reel” experience necessary. Bring your fishing pole. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for length, smallest and most unusual and tagged fish awards too! Families may continue fishing after 1:00P. READ MORE
Slithering friends at the White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield
Slithering friends at the White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield

Free Activities in Litchfield for Kids this April

Museum Child Free Week

Litchfield - April 20-26
Free admission to the White Memorial Conservation Center museum for children 12 and under all week with a paid adult admission. The museum features hand-painted and photographic murals, plus a Children's Center. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt and Party at Got Your Goat Farm

Washington Depot - April 15
Not just an egg hunt, but an Easter party too! The goats will hunt with children where they can find candy and treats. Special goat treat eggs will be hidden. READ MORE
Daffodils and history at the Denson Homestead Museum. Photo courtesy of the Denson Homestead Museum
Daffodils and history at the Denson Homestead Museum. Photo courtesy of the Denson Homestead Museum

Free Activities in Eastern Connecticut

Daffodil Day at the Denison Homestead Museum

Mystic - April 2
Join the Denison Homestead and celebrate Spring with their annual Daffodil Day. Over 10,000 blossoms transform the lawn into a sea of yellow flowers. Enjoy 170 acres of woodland and meadows. READ MORE

Spring to Life Festival

Killingworth - April 9
Jump into Spring with the Spring to Life Festival. A great way to start your warmer months for families! There will be vendors, games, an egg hunt, cornhole and music. READ MORE

Free First Saturday at Lyman Allyn Art Museum

New London
General admission is free on the first Saturday of every month at the Lyman Museum. Families participate in an interactive art demo, and this week, take-home science kits feature a pressed flower lanterns craft. READ MORE

Free Admission to Lockwood-Matthews Mansion

Norwalk - Month of April
Children are invited to learn about history at the Lockwood-Matthews Mansion. This huge home, located in Norwalk, was owned by a Connecticut railroad tycoon Legrand Lockwood. There are period rooms, a grand staircase, drawing room and billiards room. See how people used to live. READ MORE

Miss Mary's Storytime

Westport - Wednesdays in April
This program is designed to move children on the reading readiness continuum. We continue with nursery rhymes, songs, play, and include a picture book plus time to read on your own. READ MORE

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