If you've been to any other great places to go with kids in Connecticut not listed on
FamilyDaysOut.com, please
get in contact with us so we can add them to the website and share the fun with other children - thanks
Family days out in
Connecticut
Middlebury
Quassy celebrates 101 years of affordable family fun in 2009! In addition to the multitude of exciting and fun-filled attractions for the whole family to enjoy, we specialize in catering private parties for school, church, camp, sporting & corporate ...
Bristol
Whether it's chills or thrills that make you happy, Lake Compounce has the best of both, and then some! Play all day on rides like Boulder Dash, Zoomerang and Thunder n' Lightning. Chill near the lake in Anchor Bay, Clipper Cove and Mammoth Falls.
New London
Ocean Beach Park also boasts a 50-meter, Olympic-sized pool. We have changing rooms and token-operated lockers for your convenience In addition, there is a great waterslide for when simple "laps" just won't do!
Norwalk
The Maritime Aquarium inspires people of all ages to appreciate Long Island Sound and protect it for future generations. A vibrant and entertaining learning environment, the Maritime Aquarium achieves this goal through living exhibits, marine science...
Bridgeport
Animals are amazing! And the folks at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo want to connect you with all the coolest animals facts around. We've got fact sheets and photos, scavenger hunts and wild web links, and exciting opportunities for you to make a real d...
Mystic
At Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, visitors encounter ocean animals in an exciting new way - no scuba gear required! Whether you're touching a ray, feeling the splash of a beluga whale or going beak-to-nose with a penguin, you'll be clos...
Goshen
- offers residents of CT, MA and NY the unusual opportunity of observing and learning about animals from North America, Africa, India, New Zealand, Asia and the Arctic. One of the many fun places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Connect...
Rocky Hill
We are one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America. Beneath our geodesic dome, you will find an exceptional display of early Jurassic fossil tracks that were made 200 million years ago.
East Haddam
It looks like a medieval fortress, but a step inside the stone castle reveals the built-in couches, table trackway, and woodcarvings that all point to the creative genius that was William Gillette.
Hartford
At The Mark Twain House, we want to make museums fun for kids and adults. A great way to get children excited about visiting The Mark Twain House & Museum is to better acquaint them with Mark Twain and his family.
Groton
Visit the Submarine Force Museum and peer into the lives of the men who sail the ocean depths in their "sharks of steel."
New London
Welcome to the DNA EpiCenter, where promoting the understanding of the science of life to people of all ages is our mission.
Ridgefield
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Keeler Tavern Museum has been a farmhouse, tavern, stagecoach stop, post office, hotel for travelers, home of noted architect Cass Gilbert and, since 1966, a museum.
Storrs
The Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center are home to the University of Connecticut's Anthropological Collections and repre- sents the single largest repository of Connecticut Native American, colonial and industrial artifacts ...
West Haven
Go kart racing lazer tag games, 9 hole mini golf, baseball & softball batting cages, xtreme haunted maze arcade & redemption games, paintball shooting gallery
Winsted
This well heated & air conditioned facility offers state of the art Jugs Pro-Range Batting Cages offering all speeds of soft & hardball pitching. You select the speed & height of the pitch.
Also, Phazerball & Battleball is a perfect...
South Windsor
Massive play area with five giant inflatable bounce houses in differing themes, including a super obstacle course they can race their friends through. Also has two dedicated party rooms and offers several party options.
Vernon
Indoor play space for children under 6. Open Play, Classes, and Birthday Parties.
Middlebury
The Golden Age of Trucking Museum is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1998 by the late Richard Guerrera of Middlebury, Connecticut. Mr. Guerrera purchased the property shortly after, but passed away before any construction had begun.
Danbury
We currently display a vivid cross section of 20th century American military history. Many of our vehicles are extremely rare, often the only example in the western hemisphere! The museum staff is composed primarily of unpaid volunteers who are respo...
Waterbury
It's about TIME for family fun.
Timexpo® The Timex Museum tells the story of Timex and its heritage dating back to the 1850's. A Time Tunnel leads to ancient mysteries. Magnificent timepieces, hands-on activities and much more.
Danbury
The Museum, located in the historic station and rail yard in downtown Danbury, Connecticut, offers railroad history, tours, train rides, a collection of original and restored rolling stock, and opportunities for ha
Waterbury
The Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center is known for engaging its community in an understanding of the past and providing vision and leadership for the future through its exhibits and collections of national significance that interpret the history...
Bridgeport
On January 1, 1842, P.T. Barnum opened his first museum on lower Broadway in New York City. Almost 166 years later, The Barnum Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut carries on the extraordinary legacy of this great American icon.
Greenwich
The Bruce Museum is an educational institution which, through its varied exhibitions and collections in the arts and sciences, provides programs for diverse audiences.
Bridgeport
From three floors of hands-on fun with science to daily Planetarium shows, all include with admission to the museum! One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Connecticut
Norwalk
Fun - and lots of it!
Learning and fun go hand-in-hand at Stepping Stones. Our exhibits and educational programs help expand a child's world by engaging them in fun, playful exploration. With four main galleries, a toddlers-only gallery and over 1...
Manchester
The mission of the Lutz Children's Museum shall be to provide a multi-faceted museum for children to explore culture, history, and the natural sciences through internal and external exhibits, programs, and experiences.
Windsor Locks
Visit the cockpit of an airplane. Ride Dreamseeker - the Museum’s full-motion simulator. See your pre-schooler take flight in one of the Wright Flyer peddle pushers. Compete with family members for who has the best reaction time.
Essex
Where the River comes to life. Located on the waterfront in historic Essex, the Connecticut River Museum is the perfect place to explore the heritage and experience the wonders of New England’s Great River.
West Hartford
The Children’s Museum provides rich learning experiences in science and nature for all ages. Exploration of our multi-level museum captures imaginations and develops a sense of curiosity about the natural world.
Cheshire
The Barker Museum houses one of the largest collections of cartoon-themed toys and artifacts in the US. Every item that has played a part in an American childhood is here, from fast food toys to Disney displays. We even have an eight foot tall Hulk f...
New Haven
From Egyptian mummies to saber-toothed cats to the once mighty dinosaurs — you can find it all at Yale’s Peabody Museum of Natural History!
New Britain
The New Britain Youth Museum, founded in 1956, encourages children and families to explore the history and cultures of Connecticut and the world.
Come explore with your child!
Kensington
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park appeals to children and adults. This family museum and nature center provides a unique opportunity to explore the world around us.
Middletown
The mission of Kidcity Children's Museum is to celebrate a child's natural curiosity by offering a downtown hands-on playspace where children ages 1 through 8 come with parents and other significant adults to learn through play.
Stamford
Seasonal fun awaits you at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Bring friends and enjoy a picnic on the Meadow, walk over 80 acres of nature trails, drop in to the Hecksher Farm and say hello the animals.The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a place...
Stratford
The Museum contains hundreds of photographs and models tracing the history of the helicopter both in the United States and around the world. Stratford is the birthplace of the American helicopter industry.
New Britain
The collections now number approximately 5,000 works of American art: 680 oils, 1,050 drawings (including watercolors and pastels), 860 graphics, 160 sculptures, 25 photographs, and 1,460 illustrations.
Manchester
The Fire Museum is housed in a retired 1901 fire station with a unique atmosphere that saw the transition from hand drawn to horse drawn, then to motorized apparatus. our collection includes hundreds of fine examples of early American craftsmanship ...
Bristol
The Imagine Nation Museum is a hands-on, interactive children's museum best suited for ages 2 to 10. The first area you will see when you come to the museum is the interactive exhibits that encourage children to explore and experiment. They'll learn ...
Niantic
Where discoveries happen are made and fun just happens!
East Windsor
The Connecticut Trolley Museum invites you to take a journey back in time and experience the transportation of yesterday.
Wallingford
Our mission is for folks of all ages to discover the fun and fitness benefits of climbing year-round in a safe, comfortable, and friendly state of the art indoor setting.
Groton
Galaxy Roller Rink is managed by an adult staff who cares to provide the very best in family entertainment. We are a smoke, alcohol, and drug free establishment providing a fun, safe, clean, and healthy environment for everyone.
Vernon
Ron-A-Roll Indoor Roller Sktng Roller/Inline Skating Rink was founded in 1991, Ron-A-Roll Indoor Roller Sktng of Vernon, CT is an indoor rink and open year round. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in...
Vernon
Ron-A-Roll "Indoor Roller Skating Center". Come and enjoy the wholesome family atmosphere, 14,040 square foot beach wood skating surface. High quality precision roller skates available for rental.
Thomaston
The Naugatuck Railroad's scenic round trip excursions are an entertaining mix of relaxing river valley scenery and our rich transportation history. It’s an exciting and educational experience for riders of all ages!
Essex
Here at Essex Steam Train we love kids! A ride on the Essex Steam Train and the Connecticut Riverboat offers many educational touchstones. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Connecticut
Norwalk
Visitors can board the Seaport ferry at the Association’s dock, adjacent to Stroffolino Bridge, corner of Washington and Water Streets, South Norwalk, CT, for their trip to the island, the lighthouse or harbor cruises.
Once on the island, visito...
Stony Creek
Since the 1950's generations of families have returned each summer to Stony Creek for a relaxing boat ride around the Thimble Islands. Whether it's your first ride or your umpteenth ride, each ride will fill you with lasting memories!
Bridgeport
Since 1982, Captain’s Cove Seaport has grown from a vacant lot and a handful of slips to one of Connecticut’s premier tourist attractions and seaport complexes. Located on Historic Black Rock Harbor, we are an active maritime and amusement cente...
New London
Sail away on the Tall Ship Mystic Whaler for a one of a kind adventure!
Woodbury
Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust promotes the understanding and appreciation of nature, and supports the conservation, preservation and management of the natural resources.
We offer a broad range of recreational and educational programs for the c...
New Canaan
The New Canaan Nature Center is a not-for-profit environmental education center and sanctuary dedicated to helping people of all ages better understand, appreciate and care for the world of nature.
Canton
We offer a year-round schedule of educational programs for all ages. These programs range from week-long summer experiences to our school-year Discovery Days series for students.
Mystic
We are a combination wildlife sanctuary, visitor attraction and educational facility. The Center features all-new exhibits highlighting the habitats and wildlife of southeastern Connecticut, as well as eight miles of trails that wind through a beauti...
Hamden
The entire family can enjoy of all sorts of outdoor adventures. Playground & Swings, hiking, sledding, Softball Fields, and an animal petting zoo.
Ashford
The Orchard offers Guided Orchard Walking Tours and Adopt-A-Tree by Appointment.Pick Your Own apples, peaches and blueberries. See the bee hive, sheep, chickens and horses on your way for a family hike. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy by the pond!
...
Stratford
Unique attraction on recycling and garbage where you can walk through giant compost pile, stand next to the Trash-O-Saurus(a dinosaur made out of trash) as well as watching recyclables being dumped, sorted and sent off to be reused.
Hartford
Civil War era base ball games. Family-friendly with FREE admission and FREE parking! Watch the game as it was meant to be played. 19th century rules, customs, costumes and equipment. Kids activities between double-headers.
Southington
A Family Afternoon at Golf Quest
Start With a Round of Mini Golf... (by the way, everybody loves to play minigolf, whether you're 5 or 85!) Then take a couple of swings at the Batting Cage! Seven batting cages...If you are at our Southington facil...
Shelton
SportsCenter of Connecticut is a unique family entertainment experience, featuring a weather-protected Golf Driving Range, 18-hole Hole Mini-Golf course, jungle-themed Lazer Tag arena, Fun Bowl Bowling, Game Zone arcade, Baseball/Softball Batting Cag...
Bristol
Whether you have a fond interest in art, American history, woodcraft, or simply enjoy the excitement of the carousel, we have something special for you. At any age, our guests can experience the joy of a visit to the Carousel Museum and the Bushnell ...
Bolton
You are welcome to observer the milking and bottling process right there in the barn. Bring your children and become one yourself! Visitors to our farm can go into the barn, pet the cows, watch milk being bottled and then taste a scoop of homemade ic...
Oakdale
Take a family photo under the belly of the 40-foot tall Brachiosaurus – the tallest dinosaur ever discovered, and large enough to drive a car under!
West Simsbury
At our Farm Animal Zoo here at Flamig Farm we have a cast of characters to entertain everyone, from young to old! From bunnies to draft horses, piglets, llamas, peacocks and happy egg laying chickens.
South Windsor
Ready? Laser tag, black light mini golf, climbing wall, mini bowling, bumper cars, ten bounce houses, a three level soft play area, over 50 arcade machines, billiards and basketball!!!
New Haven
Join Schooner for a 2-hour sail on the tall ship Quinnipiack! This Coast Guard certified vessel will take you and your family out on New Haven Harbor - join the crew to raise the sails and enjoy an amazing sail! Specialty Pirate Sails and Harbor Sc...
Litchfield
Nestled in the scenic “Litchfield Hills, Connecticut,” Hemlock Hill Campground affords you a true camping experience. A meandering mountain brook, reflecting pond, large pine-shaded sites and fresh country air beckons you back to nature.
Lebanon
Enjoy a campsite on our ten-acre, spring fed lake, and join the activities in our large recreation hall or at the lake. All campsites are appropriately equipped and the lake is well stocked with fish.
There are so many fun places to go with kids in Connecticut - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks,
water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of
interest, activities and indoor play centres for toddlers as well as the usual family tourist attractions - take a look
below, lots of the best things to do with children in CT
Places to go in New Hampshire with kids |
Places for kids in Vermont
Fun places to go in Rhode Island | Things to do in Massachusetts with kids | Places to visit in Delaware
What is there to do in Bridgeport for kids | Things to do with kids in Stamford | Things for kids to do in Hartford | Places to go with kids in Norwalk | Fun places for kids in New Haven
Fun places to go in Rhode Island | Things to do in Massachusetts with kids | Places to visit in Delaware
What is there to do in Bridgeport for kids | Things to do with kids in Stamford | Things for kids to do in Hartford | Places to go with kids in Norwalk | Fun places for kids in New Haven
