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Cool Things To Do on February Winter Break in Connecticut

There's plenty to cheer about with all the fun to be had on February winter break in Connecticut,
There's plenty to cheer about with all the fun to be had on February winter break in Connecticut,
1/18/26 - By Jennifer Coe

February Winter Break gives Connecticut kids a few days off from school, and screen-time is a waste of a perfectly good day! So families will be happy to know that there are several one-day camps and week-long workshops being held during Connecticut Winter vacation that will occupy them and even educate them. Themes like STEM, Art, Nature and more will occupy their days for pretty reasonable prices too!

Looking for more fun and playtime? Go to one of the Free Museum Days (And Always Free Museums!) in Connecticut or dig into our complete list of CT School Break Camps. Make sure you sign up for our newsletter and check our calendar as we add new things every, single day!

 

 

Get out for school break fun this February in Connecticut. Photo courtesy of EarthPlace
Get out for school break fun this February in Connecticut. Photo courtesy of EarthPlace

Things to Do on February Winter Break in in Connecticut

School Break Camp at Chelsea Piers in Stamford

Stamford
February 9 - 20, 2026
Looking for the perfect way to keep your kids active and engaged during school breaks in Stamford, CT? Explore a diverse range of school break camp options tailored for kids with interests in various sports, including gymnastics, ninja parkour, and ice hockey.  READ MORE

Cohen Skating Center Public Skate at Mill River

Stamford
February 2026
Ready to lace up your skates? The Cohen Skating Center is open for public skating. This 9,000 sq. ft. outdoor rink is open to the community 7 days a week. READ MORE

Imagination Playground at Grace Farms

New Canaan
Weekdays in February
Build skills, solve problems, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale, lightweight blocks designed by David Rockwell to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. READ MORE

Great Backyard Bird Count

Various locations
February 13 - 16, 2026
Come together for the love of birds and be part of a global movement. The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual citizen science event in which people from around the world submit their bird watching data. READ MORE

SCHOOL'S OUT: The Roaring Twenties at The Matt

Waterbury
February 16, 2026
Drop off your child  (ages 5+) daily for this day-long experience. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques. READ MORE

President's Day Art Camp at Catalyst Art Studio

Wallingford
February 16 & 17, 2026
Catalyst Art Studio hosts camps for two age groups, with half-days for ages  4 to 6  and full days for ages younger kids and full-days for ages 7 to 12. The camps provide activities for creative fun and games. READ MORE

Open Play at Bounce Town in Canton

Canton
February 16-20, 2026
Jump, climb, and slide - frowned upon on furniture at home, but encouraged in Bounce Town!  READ MORE

Schools Out Program at Eli Whitney Museum

Hamden
February 16 & 17, 2026
Join us for one-day workshops on your day off. Choose from Artful Engineers: Drawing Machines, Artful Engineers: Spirographs and Pendulums, Magnetic Engineering and Electromagnets.  READ MORE

Winter Wonderers Feb "Camp" at Roaring Brook Nature Center

Canton
February 16 & 17, 2026
Winter Wanderers is a vacation Program for Grades K - 5. Enjoy fun with the snow and ice, animal tracking and, depending upon weather conditions, maple sugaring will be part of this vacation program. READ MORE

February Vacation Day Camp at Earthplace

Westport
February 17-20, 2026
When schools are closed, Earthplace is open. The February Break theme is "Oiut on a Limb." Participants will explore the woods, create tree-themed art, and meet an animal visitor. READ MORE

Winter Passport Week at Grace Farms

New Canaan
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
It’s a winter wonderland at Grace Farms! Families can enjoy special programming inspired by a cozy staycation. Pick up a passport at the Welcome Desk — or bring a passport from previous “vacations” at Grace Farms — and venture through the River building for wintertime activities. READ MORE

SCHOOL'S OUT: Read All About It

Waterbury
February 17, 2026
Drop off your child  (ages 5+) daily for this day-long experience. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques. READ MORE

Bald Eagle Viewing at Shepaug Dam

Southbury
February 18, 2026
The Shepaug Eagle view site will be opening for it's 39th season December 21st, 2024 through March 9th, 2025. View these birds of prey in all their beauty. READ MORE

Connecticut Flower and Garden Show

Hartford
February 19 & 20, 2026
Explore over 300 booths full of flowers, fresh plants, bulbs, seeds, gardening supplies, books, and much more. READ MORE

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Jenny Coe
Jenny Coe is a longtime Mommy Poppins writer and contributor and full-time mom to three boys. Jenny has also been a contributor at Patch and The Reminder (Hartford Courant). Here at Mommy Poppins, Jenny writes about great things for kids to do in Connecticut and New England, affordable fun, and nature experiences (her favorite!).
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