Best Things to Do in Hartford with Kids - Mommy Poppins

Find the best things to do in Hartford, like a trip to the Connecticut Science Center with kids! Photo courtesy of the Connecticut Science Center

45 Things to do in Hartford with Kids: Exploring Greater Hartford

The Hartford area is packed with fun family attractions to keep kids busy for an hour, a day, or a...

The rope climber is just one of the fun features at Rockwell Park. Photo courtesy of Bristol Parks and Recreation/Facebook

Top 12 Playgrounds and Parks for Family Fun in the Hartford Area

There are so many great playgrounds to choose from in the Hartford County area that you can go...

Try out tennis and more sports at Mandell JCC's summer camp. Photo courtesy of the camp

Best Summer Day Camps Near Hartford, CT for Kids

Our favorite camp programs in and around the Hartford area.

A Visit to the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford

Water forces. Bubbles. Robots. Tornadoes. Energy. Dinosaurs. Galaxies and ecosystems. Our universe...

Hyland Park Splash Pad has a clever baseball theme. Photo courtesy of MRC Recreation

Splash Pads, Spraygrounds and Fountains for Kids in Hartford County

Kids can beat the heat at these splash pads around Hartford.

A Day Trip to Avon, CT

Avon is a small town located in the Farmington Valley region of Hartford County.

Kids have plenty of space to tumble (and swing) at My Gym in Orange. Photo by Jennifer Johnson-Saunders

Indoor Play Areas in the Hartford Area

There are some great indoor play spaces in the Hartford area where your active child can burn off...

Make a Splash and Learn to Swim at Hartford Area Pools

These pools around Hartford offer swim lessons or family swim times for kids to splash around...

You'll feel warm and fuzzy after all these fun things to do with preschoolers in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the Lutz Children's Museum

20 Things To Do with Preschoolers in Connecticut Before They Turn 5

Find big, big fun for the little ones in CT!

Visiting Animals and Exploring Gardens at Westmoor Park

West Hartford is a bustling town that offers everything from great libraries and restaurants, to a...

Make a Splash and Learn to Swim at Hartford Area Pools

These pools around Hartford offer swim lessons or family swim times for kids to splash around...

Visiting Animals and Exploring Gardens at Westmoor Park

West Hartford is a bustling town that offers everything from great libraries and restaurants, to a...

Family Friendly Bike Paths in the Hartford Area

Our family loves biking but doesn't live in a neighborhood with sidewalks. In fact, the road...

Visiting Lake Compound Amusement and Water Park makes for a day filled with family fun!

Visiting Lake Compounce Amusement and Water Park with Kids

Explore our insider guide to Connecticut's largest amusement and water park.

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Try out tennis and more sports at Mandell JCC's summer camp. Photo courtesy of the camp

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Head to Hartford for New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations fit for families! First Night Hartford photo by Andy Hart courtesy of the event.

New Year's Eve Weekend in CT with Kids: Countdown to 2026

Ring in 2026 with family fun this New Year's Eve Weekend in Connecticut.
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