Things to Do with Kids in Connecticut

Last updated: December 25, 2024

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Connecticut Science Center

Interactive science museum featuring 165+ hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art 3D theater, four educational labs, and daily programs and events...

Museums & Science All ages
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Mystic Aquarium

World-class aquarium featuring beluga whales, penguins, sea lions, and over 8,000 marine animals with interactive exhibits...

Aquatics & Marine All ages
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Lake Compounce

America's oldest continuously operating amusement park featuring thrill rides, family attractions, and water park...

Parks & Entertainment All ages
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Beardsley Zoo

Connecticut's only zoo featuring North and South American animals, a carousel, and educational programs...

Zoos All ages
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Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Features marine life of Long Island Sound, shark tank, seal exhibit, and IMAX theater...

Aquatics & Marine All ages
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Kidcity Children's Museum

Three floors of hands-on, creative play environments for younger children...

Museums & Science 1-8 years
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Dinosaur State Park

Features 500 prehistoric tracks, interactive exhibits, and nature trails...

Nature & Wildlife All ages
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The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum

Aerial forest rope park with climbing and zip lining courses for different skill levels...

Outdoor Activities 7+ years
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Quassy Amusement & Waterpark

Family-friendly park with rides, water attractions, and entertainment...

Parks & Entertainment All ages
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Hammonasset Beach State Park

Connecticut's largest shoreline park with beach, nature center, and hiking trails...

Nature & Wildlife All ages
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Historic steam train rides and riverboat cruises through Connecticut River Valley...

Tours & Excursions All ages
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IT Adventure Ropes Course

Indoor ropes course with 4 levels of climbing fun and zip lines...

Indoor Activities 5+ years
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Stepping Stones Museum for Children

Interactive learning museum with hands-on exhibits focused on science, technology, and creativity...

Museums & Science 0-10 years
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Action Wildlife Foundation

Wildlife sanctuary with exotic animals, petting zoo, and museum...

Zoos All ages
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Romp n' Roll Wethersfield

Indoor play center offering classes, camps, and open gym for young children...

Indoor Activities 0-5 years
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New England Air Museum

Aviation museum with over 100 aircraft and interactive exhibits...

Museums & Science All ages
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Stamford Museum & Nature Center

120-acre facility with working farm, museum, observatory, and nature trails...

Museums & Science All ages
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Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Zoo featuring North and South American animals with carousel and educational programs...

Zoos All ages
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The Children's Museum

Science museum with planetarium, wildlife sanctuary, and hands-on exhibits...

Museums & Science 2-12 years
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Mystic Seaport Museum

Maritime museum with historic ships, village, and hands-on activities...

Museums & Science All ages
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Powder Ridge Mountain Park

Year-round adventure sports facility with skiing, tubing, and mountain biking...

Outdoor Activities 5+ years
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Nature's Art Village

Dinosaur-themed park with outdoor activities, mining, and discovery center...

Nature & Wildlife All ages
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Imagine Nation Museum

Interactive children's museum with hands-on exhibits and learning studios...

Museums & Science 2-8 years
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Earthplace

Nature center with wildlife, trails, and educational programs...

Nature & Wildlife All ages
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Sports Center of Connecticut

Multi-sport facility with mini golf, batting cages, bowling, and ice skating...

Recreation & Sports All ages
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Lutz Children's Museum

Small museum with live animals, exhibits, and educational programs...

Museums & Science 2-10 years
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