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Thrill seekers will love the F-100 Simulator. Photo courtesy of Connecticut Office of Tourism
45 Unmissable Things to do with Kids in the Hartford Area
The Hartford area is packed with fun family attractions to keep kids busy for an hour, day, or...
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 the camp
Top Summer Day Camps Near Hartford
Our favorite camp programs 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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The holiday festivities are lighting up Connecticut with fun things to do with kids this weekend! Photo by Ally Noel for Mommy Poppins.
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Head to Eastern Connecticut for the amazing Holiday Lights Spectacular at Olde Mistick Village. Photo by Rileighs Outdoor Decor
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The weather feels less frightful when you're having fun at the best outdoor ice skating rinks in Connecticut! Steven & Alexandra Cohen Skating Center photo courtesy of Mill River Park Collaborative
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Connecticut for Kids and Families
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Santa Claus is beaming with excitement for the best holiday lights drive-thrus and Christmas light shows in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of Holiday Stroll at Mill River Park
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Connecticut
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Get ready for the holidays (and Santa coming to town) with a visit to a Christmas tree farm in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of Dzen Family Tree Farm
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Make lasting holiday memories through a visit with St. Nick! Photo courtesy of Lyman Orchards
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