Spring Break 2025 Activities Near Hartford 

 
April break is the perfect time go explore spring's natural beauty in Connecticut. Photo courtesy of Laurel Ridge Farm

1. Laurel Ridge Daffodils – Litchfield 

The blooms are coming early this year! Take advantage of a sunny day to visit the glorious first blossoms 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. New England Air Museum –  Windsor Locks

Spend your Spring Break by learning about aviation, seeing historic planes, and learning about the Science of Superheroes.

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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.

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5. Flamig Farm - West Simsbury

Tour the farm filled with animals from chickens (lots of chickens) to donkeys to emus! Keep an eye out for Spring-time babies too.

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. Wickham Park - Manchester

This is a unique park with pretty landscaping, lots of room and a very cool aviary for kids to see birds like peacocks, falcons and more. There is also a neat retro-playground to play on. 

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. 

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9. New Canaan Nature Center - New Canaan

Get lost in their children's play garden, visit the animals, take a walk on a trail and roll out a picnic too. 

10. Rock Climb - Fairfield

Try something new with your children over break and get them climbing at Rock Climb Fairfield. Participate in vacation programs or stop by to just try it for once with a day pass. 

 
There will be plenty of outdoor fun in CT for Spring Break! Earthplace photo by Zoe Browne, courtesy of the center.

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. 

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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. Museum of Contemporary Art - Westport

Bring the kids to one of the vacation programs held at MOCA CT or browse the amazing exhibitions that include creations of black and white photography, political commentary, mixed media and more. 

14. Stepping Stones Museum for Children – Norwalk 

A great place for kids 8 and under.  They are celebrating their 25th Birthday this year and have daily programs like puppet shows, fitness and fun, and art. 

 
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. 

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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. 2025 Greenwich 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! The Hall of Space, Science of Motion, Teddy Bear Tiage and much more.

19. Beardsley Zoo - Bridgeport

Spring has sprung and the animals are out! Walk the exhibits or bring your littles to attend Zoo Tots, where in April they will be learning about protecting the planet. 

20. Bowlero - Norwalk

Get the kids bowling at Bowlero and they have amazing food too. And it's Half-Price arcade games every Wednesday all day too.

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21. Spring Break/Earth Week – Dinosaur Place  

Celebrate the environment with some prehistoric pals! There will be daily special events at the Dinosaur Place for kids such as a birds of prey and a snakes presentation. 

 
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.

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23. Mashantucket Pequot Museum – Mashantucket

It's Kids Week at the Pequot Museum. Always a great place to go anyway, April 16-18, there will be special children's activities and edu-tainment.

24. Mystic Seaport –  Mystic

Learn about the history of sailing, whaling and yes even pirates! See whaleboats, a sea-merchant house, shipbuilding and more. 

25. Lyman Orchards – Middlefield

Beautiful and vast, Lyman Orchards fruit picking doesn't start till early June, but you can visit the Apple Barrel Market and even participate in Mindful Craft Classes on April 16. 

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.

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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.

 
Check out all the family fun at Foxwoods Resort over Spring break 2025! Foxwoods arcade photo by Ally Noel for Mommy Poppins

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, 2023, and 2024.