Spring Activities in Connecticut for Kids - Farms and Festivals

1. Visit Flamig Farm for the First Day of Spring

The Wake Up Farm Class at Flamig Farm is geared toward younger kids, with farm-themed fun for the start of spring.

 
You can always tell everyone the fish you caught were huge. Photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins

2. Go Fishing!

Learn how to fish at Westmoor Park Family Fishing Festival in West Hartford.

3. New Haven's Cherry Blossom Festival

The 52nd Annual Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival fills New Haven with the sights and sounds of Spring.

4. New London County Strawberry Festival

Wrap up the Spring with the New London County Strawberry Festival at the end of May 2025.

5. Eat Ice Cream

Welcome the warmer weather with your first ice cone of the season—Buttonwood Farms opens for the season on March 1, 2025.

6. Chow Down in Meriden

The Meriden Food Truck Festival combines two of our faves- outdoor fun and all kinds of yummy treats!

7. Eastern Connecticut Maple Festival

Have a sweet tooth? Visit the Eastern CT Maple Festival in Storrs and bring some of nature's sugar home.

 
Flowers are in bloom all over Connecticut, bringing fun Spring activities for kids! Photo courtesy of Halfinger Farms 

8. Pick Some Flowers

All throughout April, you can pick your own Daffodils at Halfinger Farms.

Spring Activities in Connecticut for Kids - Opening Days

9. Lake Compounce Opening Day

Lake Compounce 2025 opening day is May 3, so head to the oldest continuously-operating amusement park.

10. See the new Great Wolf Lodge at Foxwoods

Great Wolf Lodge is opening May 9, 2025, with its first Connecticut location; the new spot features indoor water and fun parks at Foxwoods.

11. Opening Day at Adventure Park Ropes Course

Stretch your muscles and zip-line through Adventure Park in Bridgeport and Storrs, or one of the many outdoor ropes courses. 

12. Have a Day in the Park

It's Opening Day in Wickham Park, a beautiful way to celebrate spring!

13. 2025 Yard Goats Opening Day

Head to the ballpark in early April for the 2025 Yard Goats Home Opener in Hartford.

14. New Play Cafes

Check out the new Play Cafes in Connecticut that are opening for indoor fun this spring

 
Get out for some mini-golf and more this Spring! Miniature golf and ice cream photo courtesy of Sonny's Place

15. Mini-Golf

Monkey Mayhem Mini Golf at Sonny's Place opens for the season in April. Stop in for a game (and maybe a cone!)

Spring in Connecticut - Fun Activities 

16. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Motor on over to the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center for a Nature Night Out, where kids can engage in nature activities. And mom and dad can have a little time to themselves!

17. (Almost) Full Moon Hike

Make some amphibious friends and and enjoy nature with an almost full Spring "Frog Moon" hike at Roaring Brook Nature Center.

18. Pitch in for Beardsley Zoo's Earth Day 

Earth Day comes in April and the Beardsley Zoo's Party for the Planet lets kids learn, have fun, and do their part for the environment.

19. Celebrate Thomas the Tank Engine's Birthday

Spend a day with Thomas the Train and hang with the whole Sodor gang. But get your tickets early, because they sell out fast!

 
Get the fun fired up with outdoor fun in Connecticut this spring. Campfire photo by Zoe Browne, courtesy of Earthplace

20. Welcome Spring at Earthplace

There is s'more fun to be had with a springtime celebration at Campfire: Vernal Pool Party at Earthplace in Westport.

21. Lightsaber Training

Nothing says Spring quite like Jedi Knight lessons with Lightsaber Training at West Haven Library.

22. Dinosaur Time

Jurassic Quest in Hartford brings some dino-sized fun to Connecticut in April.

23. Soar Like a Super Hero 

The New England Air Museum is powering up to teach kids the Science of Super Heroes.

24. See a Seal

Head to Mystic for Seal Watch Cruises and see some wildlife while cruising the Sound.

Spring Activities in Connecticut for Kids

25. Spring Day Trip

After the long months of winter, spring is the time to break free from cabin fever and get out and about with a spring-themed day trip.

26. Find an Indoor Open Play Time

When those April showers come along, have fun at the Best Kids Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Connecticut.

27. Tour the Museums - for Free!

Explore the Free Museums and Free Museum Days in Connecticut for a budget-friendly spring excursion!

27. Elizabeth Park

Some 800 varieties of roses begin blooming here in early June, stop by to take in their beauty and aroma.

28. Visit a Family-Friendly Brewery

With the warm weather inviting lawn games, stop by one of the many family-friendly breweries in Connecticut!

29. Take a Kid-Friendly Hike

Get those steps in at these short hikes in Connecticut for preschoolers and toddlers.

Happy Spring!

An earlier version of this article was first published in 2018.