Photo courtesy of the Connecticut Science Center

Spring Break 2024 - Activities Near Hartford 

1. Laurel Ridge Daffodils – Litchfield 

Take advantage of a sunny day to visit the glorious first blooms of the Litchfield Daffodils at Laurel Ridge Farm. Spend the day exploring 25 other things to do in Litchfield County.

2. Jonathon's Dream – Bloomfield

'Jonathon's Dream'  playground was created as a place where children of differing abilities could come and play together. 

3. Visit West Hartford - West Hartford 

Visit one of Family Circle's, Top 10 Towns for Families: West Hartford! Visit the home of Noah Webster, hang at the Children's Museum, shop at Blue Back Square, grab a gift at the Toy Chest, and eat at Max Burger.

RELATED: Connecticut Indoor Play Spaces and Fun Zones Guide 

4. Nomad’s – South Windsor  

Play laser tag, bowl, try your luck at arcade games, and grab something to eat at Nomad's in South Windsor. You'll also find neon mini-golf and bumper cars.

5. REACT Premium Escape Rooms — Windsor Locks

Choose something classic like the Raiders II and the Rooms of Doom or something edgy like Strangest Things. Need a little bit more of an escape? Check out these Escape Rooms in Connecticut.  

6. Wadsworth Falls — Middlefield

When the weather gets warm, Wadsworth Falls is a lovely place for kids to explore. Dip your toes into the cool water at the base of Wadsworth Falls. 

7. SpringFest – New Milford 

Celebrate all things gardening at SpringFest 2024.  Perfect your green thumb while the kids participate in children’s activities. 

8. Connecticut Science Center – Hartford 

Engineer your way to a great spring break at the Ct Science Center. With more than 165 hands-on exhibits spanning 10 galleries, this spot will turn the whole family into scientists for the day. 

 
Colorblends photo by Ally Noel for Mommy Poppins

Spring Break 2024 - Activities in Fairfield County 

9. Colorblends House and Spring Garden – Bridgeport 

Plan a trip to the Colorblends House and Spring Garden for its annual display of over 50,000 blooming bulbs; it's a visual delight for spring seekers. 

10. Open Play at Victorian Cottage – Fairfield

Have your little ones engage in some creative play at the Fairfirld Museum's Victorian Cottage.

11. Earthplace – Westport 

Spend a day surrounded by nature when you plan a trip to one of Connecticut’s Nature Centers. Sign up for a program, engage with live specimens, or take a hike. 

RELATED: Guide to Zoos and Gardens in Connecticut

12. Maritime Aquarium – Norwalk 

Got an aquatic-loving kiddo? Dive into an adventure every day at Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium. Make sure to stop by the newly opened Sea & Discover Zone where young guests can play the role of marine explorers

13. Best Time Ever – Stamford 

Get your brushes ready! Spring break means arts crafts fun at the Best Time Ever in Stamford. 

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14. Stepping Stones Museum for Children – Norwalk 

Go check out the newly renovated spaces at Stepping Stones Museum for Children.  Lights On! And Dinosaurs: Big Adventure 

 
The Stamford Nature Center lets your little ones meet other little ones! Photo courtesy of the Stamford Museum and Nature Center

15. Stamford Museum and Nature Center – Stamford 

There is no better place to say “Hello spring!” than on a farm.  There is no better place to do that than Heckscher Farm at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. 

16. Skyzone Trampoline Park — Norwalk

Kids of all ages will love this place for its Ninja Warrior Course, free-climb area, trapeze, warped climbing wall, foam put, skyline, and so much more.

17. Color Challenge – Greenwich 

Add a little color to your spring break!  This 1.5-mile fun run includes 6 color powder stations where runners will get dusted with splashes of color. 

18. Discovery Science Center – Bridgeport 

Explore STEM-themed fun for kids of all ages!

RELATED: Farms and Pick-Your-Own Connecticut Guide

19. Into the Sanitarium Escape Room – Westport

Challenge your puzzle-solving skills at the Westport Historical Society's escape room.

20. Party for the Planet at Beardsley Zoo – Stamford 

Pitch in to clean up a special corner of the planet while enjoying fun activites!

Spring Break 2024 - Activities in New Haven and Eastern Connecticut  

21. Earth Week at the Dinosaur Place – West Simsbury 

Celebrate the environment with some prehistoric pals!

 
A visit to Mystic Aquarium is sure to please the kiddos over Spring Break! Mystic Aquarium photo by Jocelyn Sherman Avidan for Mommy Poppins

22. Mystic Aquarium – Mystic 

The aquarium is home to Northern fur seals, Steller sea lions, California sea lions, black-footed penguins, stingrays, and of course -everyone's favorite - Beluga whales.

RELATED: Connecticut Day Trips Guide

23. Bird Exploration – Newtown 

Have some bird-watching fun at this spring celebration at the CVH animal sanctuary.

24. Pirate Days at Mystic Seaport Museum – Mystic 

Point the family toward Mystic for seaside spring break fun. Hunt for treasure, learn about its swashbuckling history and make a souvenir to take home during Pirate Days.

25. Spend The Day in Niantic– Niantic 

Looking for an easy day trip on the coast? Browse the hundreds of shelves at the Book Barn, check out the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, fly a kite at Rocky Neck Beach, and don't forget to indulge in a treat at Gumdrops & Lollipops. 

26. Silver Sands State Park – Milford 

Located on the southern edge of Milford, Silver Sands' somewhat remote location makes for a much less crowded experience than other beaches in Connecticut.  Explore more sandy shores and check out Connecticut's great beaches.

27. New Haven Pizza – New Haven 

You say apizza, I say a pizza! Plan a culinary adventure through Connecticut by stopping at one (or more) of our famous pizzerias. Follow it up with an outdoor beer garden for the grown-ups.

RELATED: Connecticut Restaurants Guide

28. Sleeping Giant – Hamden

The one-and-a-half-mile trail will offer panoramic views of Long Island Sound and the New Haven area at the peak of Mt. Carmel.

29.  IT Adventure Ropes — New Haven

The IT Adventure Ropes Course is THE  largest indoor ropes course in the WORLD! Yup, the WORLD!  In IT, you'll find zip lines, bridges, cargo nets, walls to climb, and more and so much more.

30. Foxwoods – Mashantucket

Enjoy a family-friendly mini-vacation at one of New England's favorite destinations!

Earlier version of this article were published in 2018, 2022, and 2023.