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Easter Egg Hunts and More Best Things To Do in CT April 2025 with Kids
Celebrate Easter, Earth Day, Spring fun, and more as April 2025 blooms in CT.
Our ultimate Connecticut bucket list has all the things to do in Connecticut with kids! Mystic Seaport photo by author Kelly Patino
Ultimate Connecticut Bucket List: 100 Things To Do With Kids in CT
Explore our picks for the very best family activities in Connecticut.
Summer camps help kids learn new skills and make new friends
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Connecticut Summer Camp Guide
Find a great summer camp in Connecticut for your child!
Grab some friends for some birthday laps around the track. Photo courtesy of RPM Raceway
Fun Birthday Party Places in Connecticut for Tweens and Teens
Great venues in CT for older kids to celebrate.
Indoor spots offer plenty of adventure in Connecticut.
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Connecticut Guide to Indoor Play Spaces & Fun Zones
Where to go and what to do with Connecticut Kids when you can't play outside!
By land, by sea, by river—however!— families are coming to the best Museums in Connecticut! Connecticut River Museum photo by Ally Noel for Mommy Poppins
Best Museums for Kids in Connecticut: Children’s Museums and Family-Friendly Museums
Explore hands-on fun at these kid-friendly museums in CT!
Don't sweat the weather, because the best indoor water parks in New England are waiting for year-round fun! Photo courtesy of Jay Peak Resort
Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways
In any kind of weather, New England indoor water parks mean family fun!
Costumed interpreters share stories of colonial life along the historic Mystic seaport. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic, Connecticut with Kids: Top Things to Do on a Weekend Getaway
With its charming seaport and renowned aquarium, Mystic, CT offers year-round family fun.
New England Family Travel Guide
The best towns, museums, and more family-friendly attractions in New England.
Bubbles are a classic free fun activity for Connecticut kids
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Guide to Free Fun Things to Do for Connecticut Kids
Find the best FREE things to do with kids in Connecticut.
Groupon's online marketplace offers tons of discounts on activities for kids and families.
Save On Top-Rated Connecticut Outings and Experiences for Kids and Families
Discounted bowling, movies, and more from Groupon.
Bike the ground of Fort Trumbull. Photo courtesy Visit CT
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Connecticut Day Trips & Weekend Getaways Guide
Plan an easy weekend getaway or exciting day trip with the kids!
Photo courtesy of Flamig Farm
Best Petting Zoos in Connecticut: Animals Up Close at Farms and Petting Zoos
Find fun animal encounters at these CT farms and petting zoos.
Find a sweet treat for the whole family at the best places for breakfast in Connecticut with kids! Photo courtesy of Hotcakes
Best Breakfast Restaurants in Connecticut
Explore kid-friendly spots in Connecticut for pancakes, waffles, French toast, and more!
As classic as the roller rink or modern as a VR experience, these fun indoor places are perfect spots for teens and tweens to hang out! Photo by Ally Noel
Fun Places in Connecticut Where Tweens and Teens Can Hang Out Indoors
Find fun indoor spots in Connecticut tailor-made for teens and tweens!
Parents can enjoy some relaxation when their kids spend time at the
10 Family-Friendly Hotels and Spa Resorts in Connecticut
Find rest, relaxation, and family fun at these hotels and resorts.
A double slide at Jonathan's Dream. Photo courtesy of O'Brien and Sons Landscape Structures
The Best Tot Lots and Toddler Playgrounds in Connecticut
Great playgrounds for preschoolers.
Ball pit fun at Chelsea Piers.
Great Birthday Party Places in Connecticut for Preschoolers
Fun parties for the toddler set.
Find family fare and great deals at these Connecticut restaurants where kids eat free! Photo courtesy of Canva
Kids Eat Free: Connecticut Restaurants for Every Day of the Week
Find great meal deals at these CT restaurants where kids eat free!
Flat walking trails make Wharton Brook State Park a sure bet for kid hikers. Photo by Mommy Poppins
A Dozen Short Hikes in Connecticut for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Discover hikes under a mile that are just enough for the youngest.
Take a step back in time with a visit to Mystic Seaport. Photo courtesy of Ally Noel
Top Attractions in Connecticut: Best Things to See and Do with Kids
Families visiting the Nutmeg State will find tons of kid-friendly fun.
From rolling hills and lakes to scenic views and summits, there's great outdoor adventure for families at Connecticut state parks. Photo courtesy of Visit CT
25 Connecticut State Parks and Forests That Are Great to Visit with Kids
Free Connecticut state parks and forests are great outdoor family destinations.
Outdoor fun and healthy activity await at one of the top Connecticut playgrounds! Jonathan's Dream playground photo courtesy of O'Brien & Sons
Top Connecticut Playgrounds That Families Will Love
Load up the car and spend a day at one of these must-visit CT playgrounds.
Run through the vineyards at Aquila's Nest. Photo courtesy of Aquila's Nest, Facebook
The Best Family-Friendly Vineyards and Wineries in Connecticut
The kiddos can tag along at these family-friendly wineries.
Practice new skills at Calf's Pasture Beach, photo courtesy of Norwalk Skate Park, Facebook
Top Skate Parks in Connecticut
The best places to skateboard throughout the state.
Create colorful storm clouds out of shaving cream and food coloring.
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25 Preschool Science Experiments: Simple Science for Toddlers through Kindergarten Kids
These preschool science experiments are simple and fun.
Revel in nature's majesty at Webb Mountain. Photo by Ally Noel
Best Nature Centers in Connecticut To Visit with Kids
Nature center outings are fun, enriching and affordable.
We’ve rounded up the best escape rooms in Connecticut for a fun family outing!
Awesome Escape Rooms in CT: Kid-Friendly Parties and Family Adventures
For a fun family challenge, try these CT escape rooms.
The festivities get downright magical with Kids' Birthday Party Entertainers in CT! Photo courtesy of Dean Davids Magician
Kids' Birthday Party Entertainers in CT That Come To You
Have the best home party ever using these kids' birthday entertainers.
Dino Egg Hunt at The Dinosaur Place. Photo courtesy of the event.
Jurassic Quest, Easter Bunny Express and More Fun Things To Do in CT This Weekend
Find monster fun for kids in Connecticut this weekend!

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Bruce Beginnings: Hooray, Bruce Birthday! at the Bruce Museum (III) in Greenwich
The Bruce Museum - 3:00 PM Pick
Teen Art Program at Yale Art Galley
Yale Art Gallery - 3:00 PM Pick
Chess Club for Kids at Mystic Noank Library
Mystic Noank Public Library - 4:30 PM Pick
The Science Behind PIXAR at CT Science Center
CT Science Center - various times Pick
Bruce Beginnings Junior: Hooray, Bruce Birthday! in Greenwich
The Bruce Museum - 10:00 AM
The Science Behind PIXAR at CT Science Center
CT Science Center - various times Pick
Studio Beginnings Art at Grace Farms
Grace Farms - 10:00 AM
Open Art Studio for Kids at Grace Farms
Grace Farms - 1:00 PM
Open Studio: Let's Get Messy at Crafty Kids
Crafty Kids Westport - 2:00 PM
Daffodil Days in Essex
Essex - various times
Storytime at Slater Museum
Slater Memorial Museum - 10:30 AM Pick
Family Music at Birdie's at the Barn
Birdie's - 4:15 PM Pick
Family Math Night at West Haven Library
West Haven Library - 5:30 PM Pick
Foam Dart Battle at Discvoery Science Center
Discovery Science Center and Planetarium - 6:30 PM Pick
Flashlight Egg Hunt at Simsbury Meadows
Simsbury Meadows - 6:45 PM Pick
Painting with Bunnies at Pottery Piazza
Pottery Piazza - 9:00 AM Pick
Easter Bunny Express at RMNE
Railroad Museum of New England - 10:00 AM Pick
The Colorful Hat Circus and Variety Show at Legacy Theater
Legacy Theatre - 10:00 AM Pick
Verso Fest '25 in Westport
Westport Library - 10:00 AM Pick
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the YMCA
Farmington YMCA - 11:00 AM Pick
The Art of Shearing at Hillstead Museum
Hill-Stead Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Sunday Fundays at the Whittingham Discovery Center
Mill River Park - 10:00 AM Pick
Bunnies & Blooms at Dancing Daffodils
Halfinger Farms / Dancing Daffodils - 10:00 AM Pick
Mini Golf at the Fairfield Library
Fairfield Library - 10:00 AM Pick
Annual Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival
Historic Wooster Square Neighborhood - 12:00 PM Pick
Welcome to the Toyshop! at Fairfield Museum of History
Fairfield Museum - 10:00 AM
Piglet's Playgroup at The Giggling Pig
The Giggling Pig Milford - 10:30 AM
Free Money Management Series for Kids in Waterbury
Lead Community Center - 4:00 PM
Pinecone Bee Craft time at Danbury Library
Danbury Public Library - 5:00 PM
Daffodil Days in Essex
Essex - various times
Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop - Participating Locations - - 12:00 PM Pick
Toddler Storytime at Danbury Library
Danbury Public Library - 11:00 AM
Open Studio: Let's Get Messy at Crafty Kids
Crafty Kids Westport - 2:00 PM
Bunny Book Group at Grace Farms
Grace Farms - 3:00 PM
Daffodil Days in Essex
Essex - various times

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