MommyPoppins.com
MAKE YOUR DAY
Get Listed Log In Sign Up My Profile Sign out Contact
Connecticut
  • Anywhere
  • New York City
  • Dallas Fort Worth
  • Atlanta
  • Boston
  • Chicago
  • Houston
  • Miami South Florida
  • Philadelphia
  • Washington DC
  • Orlando
  • Los Angeles
  • San Francisco Bay Area
  • Connecticut
  • Long Island
  • New Jersey
  • Westchester
Get Listed Log In Sign Up My Profile Sign out Contact

HOME - Connecticut

Activity Calendar

Providers

Calendar  
  • Events

  • Deals

  • This Week's Picks

  • Activity Providers

  • Submit an Activity

Connecticut Guide  
  • Baby Guide

  • Preschoolers

  • Parks & Playgrounds

  • Free Activities

  • Restaurants

Things To Do  
  • Crafts for Kids

  • Recipes

  • Science for Kids

  • Games & Activities

  • Outdoors

  • Online & Virtual

Camps & Classes  
  • Camps Guide

  • Classes Guide

  • Preschools & Schools Guide

  • Directory

Parties & Holidays  
  • Gift Guide

  • Birthday Parties

  • Party Providers

  • Holidays

  • Spring Guide

  • Summer Guide

  • Fall Guide

  • Winter Guide

Family Travel  
  • Day Trips

  • Family Vacations

  • Theme & Water Parks

  • Resorts & Hotels

  • NYC Visitors' Guide for Families

  • New England Guide

  • Poconos Vacation Guide

  • Cape Cod & The Islands

Contact

Sign up for our free newsletters.
Big, big fun is rolling into Connecticut for kids this weekend! Dino Trolley event photo courtesy of the Connecticut Trolley Museum.
Dino Trolley, Mystic River Jam, and More Fun Things To Do in CT This Weekend
There is totally cool fun in Connecticut for July 2025! Teddy Bear Fest at the Beardsley Zoo. Photo courtesy of the event.
Best Things To Do in Connecticut July 2025 with Kids
GUIDE
Connecticut Kids Summer Guide: 591 Best Festivals, Deals, Activities & Free Things To Do
Ride, splash, and have gallons of fun at the best outdoor water parks in New England! Splash Away Bay Water Park photo courtesy of Quassy Amusement Park
Best Outdoor Water Parks in New England for Family Fun
The kids can hang out and have fun with the top free things to do in Connecticut! Earthplace photo by Zoe Brown, courtesy of the center.
100 Free Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids
Summer camps help kids learn new skills and make new friends
GUIDE
Connecticut Summer Camp Guide
Nominate your child to step into the American Eagle Production Booth at a memorable Yard Goats game.
SPONSORED
Enter Your Child to Be the Next Junior Announcer at a Yard Goats Game–It’s Unforgettable!
Our ultimate Connecticut bucket list has all the things to do in Connecticut with kids! Mystic Seaport photo by author Kelly Patino
Ultimate Connecticut Bucket List: 100 Things To Do With Kids in CT
Grab some friends for some birthday laps around the track. Photo courtesy of RPM Raceway
Fun Birthday Party Places in Connecticut for Tweens and Teens
By land, by sea,  by river—however!— families are coming to the best Museums in Connecticut! Connecticut River Museum photo by Ally Noel for Mommy Poppins
Best Museums for Kids in Connecticut: Children’s Museums and Family-Friendly Museums
Hop aboard for a trip through Litchfield County and fun things to do with kids! Naugatuck Railroad photo courtesy of the Railroad Museum of New England.
25 Things to Do With Kids in Litchfield, Connecticut
Find beautiful fields of flowers in Connecticut, with pick-your-own flowers and beautiful scenery! Photo courtesy of Halfinger Farms
Spring Flower Fields in Connecticut: Pick Your Favorites, Stroll the Fields
Don't sweat the weather, because the best indoor water parks in New England are waiting for year-round fun! Photo courtesy of Jay Peak Resort
Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways
Costumed interpreters share stories of colonial life along the historic Mystic seaport. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic, Connecticut with Kids: Top Things to Do on a Weekend Getaway
Indoor spots offer plenty of adventure in Connecticut.
GUIDE
Connecticut Guide to Indoor Play Spaces & Fun Zones
New England Family Travel Guide
Bubbles are a classic free fun activity for Connecticut kids
GUIDE
Guide to Free Fun Things to Do for Connecticut Kids
Bike the ground of Fort Trumbull. Photo courtesy Visit CT
GUIDE
Connecticut Day Trips & Weekend Getaways Guide
Photo courtesy of Flamig Farm
Best Petting Zoos in Connecticut: Animals Up Close at Farms and Petting Zoos
Photo courtesy of Just Hatched
Best Baby Boutiques for Cool Baby Clothes in Connecticut
Find a sweet treat for the whole family at the best places for breakfast in Connecticut with kids! Photo courtesy of Hotcakes
Best Breakfast Restaurants in Connecticut
As classic as the roller rink or modern as a VR experience, these fun indoor places are perfect spots for teens and tweens to hang out! Photo by Ally Noel
Fun Places in Connecticut Where Tweens and Teens Can Hang Out Indoors
Parents can enjoy some relaxation when their kids spend time at the
10 Family-Friendly Hotels and Spa Resorts in Connecticut
A double slide at Jonathan's Dream. Photo courtesy of O'Brien and Sons Landscape Structures
The Best Tot Lots and Toddler Playgrounds in Connecticut
Ball pit fun at Chelsea Piers.
Great Birthday Party Places in Connecticut for Preschoolers
Find family fare and great deals at these Connecticut restaurants where kids eat free! Photo courtesy of Canva
Kids Eat Free: Connecticut Restaurants for Every Day of the Week
Flat walking trails make Wharton Brook State Park a sure bet for kid hikers. Photo by Mommy Poppins
A Dozen Short Hikes in Connecticut for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Take a step back in time with a visit to Mystic Seaport. Photo courtesy of Ally Noel
Top Attractions in Connecticut: Best Things to See and Do with Kids
From rolling hills and lakes to scenic views and summits, there's great outdoor adventure for families at Connecticut state parks. Photo courtesy of Visit CT
25 Connecticut State Parks and Forests That Are Great to Visit with Kids
Outdoor fun and healthy activity await at one of the top Connecticut playgrounds! Jonathan's Dream playground photo courtesy of O'Brien & Sons
Top Connecticut Playgrounds That Families Will Love
Run through the vineyards at Aquila's Nest. Photo courtesy of Aquila's Nest, Facebook
The Best Family-Friendly Vineyards and Wineries in Connecticut
Practice new skills at Calf's Pasture Beach, photo courtesy of Norwalk Skate Park, Facebook
Top Skate Parks in Connecticut
Create colorful storm clouds out of shaving cream and food coloring.
  VIDEO
25 Preschool Science Experiments: Simple Science for Toddlers through Kindergarten Kids
Revel in nature's majesty at Webb Mountain. Photo by Ally Noel
Best Nature Centers in Connecticut To Visit with Kids
We’ve rounded up the best escape rooms in Connecticut for a fun family outing!
Awesome Escape Rooms in CT: Kid-Friendly Parties and Family Adventures
The festivities get downright magical with Kids' Birthday Party Entertainers in CT! Photo courtesy of Dean Davids Magician
Kids' Birthday Party Entertainers in CT That Come To You
FIND AND BOOK ACTIVITIES
calendar icon
This Week In
Connecticut
Dino Trolley at Connecticut Trolley Museum
Connecticut Trolley Mueum - 10:00 AM Pick
Jeep Day at Action Wildlife in Goshen
Action Wildlife - 10:00 AM Pick
Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire in Ansonia
Warsaw Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Family Fun Day at Dunkin Park
Dunkin Donuts Park - 12:00 PM Pick
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Open-Air Performance at the Lyman Homestead
Lyman Orchards Homestead - 6:30 PM Pick
Learn Ukelele with West Haven Library
West Haven Library - 4:00 PM Pick
Blue Monday Concerts in Mystic
Mystic River Park - 6:00 PM Pick
Monday Movie Night at Parkville Market
Parkville Market - 7:00 PM Pick
Open Play at Valley Kids Co. in Canton
The Shops at Farmington Valley - 9:30 AM
Skill Builders Club at Danbury Library
Danbury Public Library - 10:30 AM
Tuesday Tunes Kids Concerts in Newtown
Dickinson Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Family Program: Mysterious Materials at The CT Museum of History and Culture
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History - 11:00 AM Pick
Brooks ‘n’ Bugs at Earthplace
Earthplace - 1:00 PM Pick
Levitt Pavilion Children's Series in Westport
Levitt Pavilion - 6:00 PM Pick
Yoga on the Terrace at The Matt
Mattatuck Museum - 9:00 AM
Peanut Butter Jam Concerts at the Sherman Green
Sherman Green Gazebo - 10:15 AM Pick
Teen Art Program at Yale Art Galley
Yale Art Gallery - 3:00 PM Pick
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park Concerts in Greenwich
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park - 7:00 PM Pick
Storytime on the Farm at Yellow Farmhouse
Stone Acres Farm - 10:00 AM
Public Skate at RollerMagic
RollerMagic - 10:00 AM
Riverfront Food Truck Festival in Hartford
Riverfront Plaza - 11:00 AM Pick
Children's Performance Series; Jason Pipitone Variety Show at Wickham Park
Wickham Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Swiftie Nigh For Swifites at Danbury Library
Danbury Public Library - 5:30 PM Pick
Rock the Block in Milford
Bank Street - 6:30 PM Pick
Summer Luau at Newtown Community Center
Dickinson Memorial Park - 6:00 PM Pick
Wicked Themed Workshop at Square Foot Theater Company
Square Foot Theater Company - 9:00 AM Pick
New Canaan 2025 Village Fair and Sidewalk Sale
Downtown New Canaan - 9:00 AM Pick
Hartford Festival of Jazz
Bushnell Park and Downtown Hartford - various times Pick
Open Play at Valley Kids Co. in Canton
The Shops at Farmington Valley - 9:30 AM
Discovery Days at Barnes Nature Center
Barnes Nature Center - 10:30 AM
Featured
New Canaan 2025 Village Fair and Sidewalk Sale
Downtown New Canaan - 9:00 AM
Family Pirate Adventures at Essex Steam Train and Riverboat
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride - 9:30 AM Pick
Sunflowers for Wishes at Buttonwood Farm
Buttonwood Farm - 10:00 AM Pick
Teddy Bear Fest at the Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo - 10:00 AM Pick
Dino Trolley at Connecticut Trolley Museum
Connecticut Trolley Mueum - 10:00 AM Pick
SEE ALL ACTIVITIES
SUBMIT AN ACTIVITY +
New Canaan 2025 Village Fair and Sidewalk Sale
Downtown New Canaan
Sign up for our free newsletters.
FOLLOW US FOR ACTIVITY PICKS, DEALS, AND GIVEAWAYS
FaceBook Instagram Twitter Pinterest YouTube
Activity Guides
  • Beaches & Lakes
  • Best Of Lists
  • Birthday Parties
  • Boats
  • Boredom Busters
  • Camps
  • Childcare
  • Christmas/Hanukkah
  • City Guides
  • City Hacks
  • Classes & Enrichment
  • Community
  • Crafts & Recipes
  • Earth Kids
  • Easter
  • Fairs & Festivals
  • Fall Activities
  • Family Travel
  • Farms & U-Pick
  • Free Activities
  • GoList
  • Halloween
  • Holidays
  • Hotels & Resorts
  • Indoor Activities
  • Museums
  • News & Openings
  • Outdoors
  • Parent Talk
  • Parks & Playgrounds
  • Play Gyms & Sports Centers
  • Pools & Spray Parks
  • Preschools & Schools
  • Restaurants
  • Shows
  • Skiing & Winter Sports
  • Special Needs
  • Special Occasions
  • Sports
  • Spring Activities
  • STEM
  • Stores & Services
  • Summer Activities
  • Theme & Water Parks
  • Trains, Dinos & Heroes
  • TV, Film & Movies
  • Virtual
  • Visitors Guide
  • Weekend Events
  • Weekend Trips
  • Winter Activities
  • Zoos & Gardens
Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Pin It WhatsApp

Captain's Cove Seaport, Bridgeport - A Seaside Spot

6/7/14 - By Brandee Gilmore

If every day this summer was like this day at Black Rock Harbor, our minds and bodies might just fully heal from the obnoxious winter we endured here in Fairfield County.  (I’m still occasionally looking over my shoulder for snow).  For 90 minutes, it actually felt like the kids and I were on vacation — strolling harborside, angling for our next ice cream cone and playing in the sun.  Captain’s Cove Seaport at Black Rock Harbor is an utter departure from the busy neighborhoods in the shadow of 95 that surround it.  You'll feel lost*  ... and then you'll feel like you're about to drive into an industrial zone ... and then charm will smack you in the face in the form of a colonial-era icehouse replica. 

OUR LATEST VIDEOS

Once you’re on the boardwalk, you’re teleported to the seaside spot of your daydreams.  I’m reminded of Key West, due to all the cutesy architecture of the mini-shops along the boardwalk, the kitschy nautical decor flying in the winds of the restaurant deck and bar, and a potpourri of patrons.  My toddler enjoyed peeping out into the marina between shops, as I pushed the stroller and perused the jewelry, clocks and wood carvings for sale.  They’ve been careful to lock off any access ramps to the marina, and fence rails are nice and narrow, so you don’t have extra worries about curious toddlers.  That being said, this was a weekday, so if you’re visiting on a weekend, the crowds may pose more of a concern with loose children. 

Once you’ve had an ice cream cone, like us you may feel the need for some beach fries.  Head toward the restaurant, where you can order everything from burgers and hot dogs to raw bar items, to my personal favorite, the hot crab roll!  We took our popcorn shrimp basket to a shady picnic table nearby, and once the kids finish nibbling, they delightfully hopped on and off the half a dozen former carnival ride vehicles. They could have done it all day.  And mama relaxed.   Really, truly relaxed.  Until the mad dash back to meet the school bus. Ah well!

For those of you with older children, there are some great opportunities for family recreation here, too.  You can charter tours of Black Rock Harbor, go sportfishing, scuba diving, or take sailing lessons … even individually.  Just picture your 16-year-old setting sail for a few hours, while you enjoy pina coladas on the deck.  Can you tell I’m a mother of young children?  I know, I know, "don’t rush it, those days will come too soon!”   I promise to dole out an extra squishy kiss and hug just for thinking it.  ;)  For more fun daytrip ideas check out our CT Day Trip Guide.

Seaport Shops 
May: Weekends only 12-5pm
June/July/August: Tues-Sun, 12-5pm
September: Weekends only 12-5pm

Restaurant
Sunday through Thursday 11am - 9:30pm
Friday & Saturday 11am - 10:30pm

Bar
Monday - Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday & Saturday 11am - 1am
Sunday 11am - 11pm

1 Bostwick Ave.
Black Rock Harbor, Bridgeport, CT 06605
203-335-1433

*...and you may be (speaking from repeated experience).  Bostwick Ave. or Saint Stephens Road will get you there -- have a map pulled up before you go.

 

 

 

 

Weekend Events Restaurants Outdoors Pools & Spray Parks Summer Activities Boats Beaches & Lakes Family Travel Baby Preschoolers Kids Tweens & teens Bridgeport Fairfield Connecticut

Featured Local Savings

Sign up for our free
newsletters.
New York City
Dallas Fort Worth
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Houston
Miami South Florida
Philadelphia
Washington DC
Orlando
Los Angeles
San Francisco Bay Area
Connecticut
Long Island
New Jersey
Westchester
MommyPoppins.com
Mommy Poppins is a family activity website that helps people find things to do with kids.
QUICK LINKS
Activities
Providers
Family Travel
CONTACT
Newsletter Subscribe
Contact
About
SITEMAP
Submit an Activity
List Your Business
Advertise with Us
© 2025 MommyPoppins. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Terms of Use.
5.342
X
Click Here to Sign Up!
Register/Login if you don't want to see this popup.