Things to do in Fairfield with kids

If you are looking for that classic New England adventure, Connecticut is the place to head. It’s charming, quaint, and and utterly beautiful place to take kids. It’s also very close to big cities like Boston or New York, so you don’t have to travel far to find paradise!

Embrace the relationship with the ocean with adventures like Mystic Whaler Cruises or Sheffield Island Lighthouse Tour.  Expose kids to the incredible wildlife with Mystic Aquarium (they can even touch a stingray!) or Action Wildlife Park. 

Entertainment and education? A parents dream! This Constitution State has incredible museums – from the science-tastic Bridgeport Discovery Museum to the very colorful Barker Character Comic and Cartoon Museum. 

Dinosaurs? In Connecticut? You bet! Dinosaur State Park have incredible displays, and history continues with the Mark Twain House and Historic Ship Nautilus. 

Connecticut is filled with creativity and art, so why not get kids involved with activities like Pottery Piazza or Art Plus Studio? The whole family can get involved!

Connecticut is an incredibly family friendly with wonderful places to visit with kids. It really does feel like arriving home.

There are so many fun things to do in Fairfield with kids, we have a feeling you just might not want to leave!

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  • Fairfield Museum and History Center

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    Fairfield, CT
    Commemorate Martin Luther King Day with a weekend of activities and events, free with admission including- The Life and Times of William Webb: An African American Civil War Soldier from Connecticut.
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  • Family Drop-In Program Paint Off

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    Fairfield, CT
    Drop-in to help paint a collaborative mural on paper based on the beautiful scenes of coastal Connecticut in the Art for Everyone exhibit. Artist Deborah Bassino will involve everyone in this fun and collaborative project…
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  • Art for Everyone

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    Fairfield, CT
    Explore the museum’s latest exhibition featuring paintings of Connecticut scenes inspired by the landscape and the shore. Create an art project based on each day’s theme. Thursday – Summer Scenes Make a bright and sunny…
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  • Captains Cove Seaport

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    3 miles
    Bridgeport, CT
    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…
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  • The Barnum Museum

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    4 miles
    Bridgeport, CT
    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…
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  • Bridgeport Discovery Museum and Planetarium

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    5 miles
    Fairfield, CT
    With three floors of hands-on fun with science, and daily Planetarium shows all included with admission, this family friendly discovery museum is great for those active kids who just love learning!
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  • Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum

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    5 miles
    Fairfield, CT
    Fun climbing and zip lines for those over 5 years with tree top trails and challenging activities and adventures in Bridgeport, CT!
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  • Connecticuts Beardsley Zoo

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    6 miles
    Bridgeport, CT
    Over 300 American species with varying exhibits and educational programming for families, including unique pop up viewing areas within the Prairie Dog exhibit.
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  • National Helicopter Museum

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    8 miles
    Stratford, CT
    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.
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  • Stepping Stones Museum for Children

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    8 miles
    Norwalk, CT
    Lots of hands on and fun learning for children under 10 years in this entertaining museum in Connecticut!
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  • The Maritime Aquarium

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    9 miles
    Norwalk, CT
    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…
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  • Sheffield Island Lighthouse tour

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    9 miles
    Norwalk, CT
    Just a short boat ride away is the beautiful lighthouse showcasing lift for a 19th century light keeper, as well as stunning scenery and curious wildlife!
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  • Sono Fieldhouse

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    10 miles
    Norwalk, CT
    Offers facilities for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, baseball, football and athletics programs, plus indoor High Ropes Course and rock climbing center.
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  • SportsCenter

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    12 miles
    Shelton, CT
    A unique family experience in Connecticut, featuring a 18-hole Hole Mini-Golf, Lazer Tag, Bowling, arcade, and the world’s only double-decker ice-skating arena and more!
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  • New Canaan Nature Center

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    12 miles
    New Canaan, CT
    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.
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  • Best Time Ever

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    14 miles
    Stamford, CT
    Arts and Crafts Studio where kids of all ages can get creative in a huge variety of ways.
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  • Chelsea Piers Connecticut

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    15 miles
    Stamford, CT
    Chelsea Piers Connecticut (CPCT) is a whopping 400,000 sq. ft. indoor sports complex with a ton of fun activities for the whole family!
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  • Lakeside Pottery Ceramic School and Studio

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    15 miles
    Stamford, CT
    A creative and fun art experience in Stamford, Connecticut where both kids and parents can learn the art of pottery.
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  • Stamford Museum and Nature Center

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    15 miles
    Stamford, CT
    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…
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  • Keeler Tavern

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    15 miles
    Ridgefield, CT
    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.
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  • Vanderbilt Museum

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    17 miles
    Centerport, NY
    A look into the life of one of the richest men in the world at this fascinating museum, mansion and planetarium!
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  • Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

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    18 miles
    Ansonia, CT
    An outstanding adventure playscape for younger children in Connecticut, with butterfly and hummingbird gardens, nature trails, and real life animals!
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  • Fun 4 All Play Centre

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    18 miles
    Port Jefferson Station, NY
    Great open play in New York State with tunnels, slides, treehouse play, towers, bouncers and preschool play areas!
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  • The Military Musuem Of Southern New England

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    20 miles
    Danbury, CT
    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…
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  • Danbury Railway Museum

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    20 miles
    Danbury, CT
    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
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  • BounceU of Smithtown

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    20 miles
    Nesconset, NY
    Great parties, themed bouncing and open bounce sessions at this New York State indoor play center for kids of all ages!
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  • Andies Bounce Barn

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    20 miles
    Seymour, CT
    A bounce-tastic farmyard themed indoor play and bounce facility for those bouncing, active kids from 2 years to 10 years.
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  • Art Plus Studio

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    21 miles
    New Haven, CT
    Family fun every other weekend where you can spend quality time with your kids painting, eating and discovering your inner Picasso!
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  • The Bruce Museum

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    21 miles
    Greenwich, CT
    The Bruce Museum is an educational institution which, through its varied exhibitions and collections in the arts and sciences, provides programs for diverse audiences.
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  • Peabody Museum of Natural History

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    21 miles
    New Haven, CT
    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!
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  • Tiki Action Park

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    22 miles
    Centereach, NY
    Great kids fun in New York State with Tiki Action Park, with go-karts, mini golf, and arcade, and so much more!
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  • Tot Town Party and Play

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    23 miles
    Brookfield, CT
    Parent Supervised indoor playground and party center.
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  • Monkey Joes

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    23 miles
    Hamden, CT
    Come and join us at monkey Joe's Connecticut's newest family fun Center. Ideal for children 2 years old to 12 years old. Monkey Joe's is an indoor inflatable fun and exciting party and play center…
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  • Rye Playland

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    25 miles
    Rye, NY
    Kiddie rides, family rides and thrill rides all waiting at this fun New York amusement park, with events, entertainment, and plenty of family fun!
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  • White Post Animal Farm

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    25 miles
    Melville, NY
    Animal fun, train rides, fun events, and a famous fall festival, all at this great family farm experience in New York State!
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  • Sky Zone Trampoline Park

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    25 miles
    Brentwood, NY
    Bounce the day away with this New York State indoor trampoline park, with open jump, foam pits, dodgeball, basketball, and so much more!
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  • Muscoot Farm

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    26 miles
    Katonah, NY
    It's animal time! Kids can stroll through the historic farm, visit with the cute animals, and enjoy nature on this New York farm with the family.
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  • Kids Create

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    26 miles
    Naugatuck, CT
    A creative play place for creative kids of all ages. They can sculpt, paint, create and play with fun and educational toys.
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  • Monster Mini Golf

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    26 miles
    Deer Park, NY
    Family fun with an 18 hole, indoor Monster themed, Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf in New York!
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  • Adventure Park at Long Island

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    27 miles
    Wheatley Heights, NY
    7 acres of challenging aerial forest park perfect for those active kids over 7 years! Bridges, ropes, zip lines all make up part of this canopy adventure in Long Island.
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