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Raise a hand if you're excited for the best holiday lights drive-thrus and Christmas light shows in Connecticut! Magic of Lights photo courtesy of the XL Center
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Polar Express trains are coming to towns all over New England for Christmas 2024! Essex Steam Train Railroad photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins.
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19 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,
1/26/24 - By Jennifer Coe

Connecticut kids are getting just a scant few days off for February winter break. Families should start to make their plans now! This year, the options for school break include programs for nature, art, music, STEM, and more. Our picks for February school break includes programs across Connecticut that the whole family can attend.

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

 

 

Kids will love monkeying around at these fun activities for February break in CT! Photo courtesy of My Gym in Glastonbury
Kids will love monkeying around at these fun activities for February break in CT! Photo courtesy of My Gym in Glastonbury

Things to Do on February Winter Break in in Connecticut

School's Out Camp at Fun With Nature

North Haven
Monday, February 19, 2024
School is out, come join us for a day filled with crafting, SLIME, and process ART. Experience the world of Process Art & Sensory, like never before. READ MORE

Fairy Goatmother Playdates at Lyman Orchards

Middlefield
Monday, February 19, 2024
Lyman Orchards is offering Goat Strolls on January 21st, February 3rd, and March 2nd. This activity involves a relaxing 30-minute walk with a delightful goat companion. During the stroll, guests can explore and allow the goat to graze. READ MORE

February Break Camp!

Glastonbury
Monday, February 19, 2024
My Gym camp is simply the best! Children participate in energizing fitness games, themed fun, noncompetitive gymnastics, arts and crafts, music and so much more. Each camp program is uniquely designed to keep your children moving and active, as we emphasize physical development and personal success. READ MORE

Hot Cocoa Bar Kids Event

South Windsor
Monday, February 19, 2024
Join Hammer and Stain for a fun Kids Camp workshop. During this workshop kids will be creating a hot cocoa bar box including 3 mason jars with all the hot cocoa necessities. They will also personalize a mug with their initial on it. READ MORE

Llamas at the Library

New Hartford
FREE Monday, February 19, 2024
Come learn about llamas and see a real, live llama at the library! Our friends at Country Quilt Llamas will be reading a book and offering a presentation on the many uses of llamas, giving us the opportunity to pet a llama friend and answering questions about the animals. READ MORE

Woodpecker Wander

Stamford
Monday, February 19, 2024
Discover the many species of woodpeckers that live here at the SM&NC. From the smaller Downy to the largest Pileated, almost every species of woodpecker in Connecticut can be found on our site. READ MORE

Winter Wonderers Vacation Program

Canton
February 19-20, 2024
Fun with snow and ice, animal tracking and, depending upon weather conditions, maple sugaring will be part of this two-day vacation program. READ MORE

Open Play at Bounce Town in Canton

Canton
February 19-20, 22-23, 2024
Jump, climb, and slide - frowned upon on furniture at home, but encouraged in Bounce Town!    READ MORE

Open Play at Bounce Town in Canton

Canton
February 19-20, 22-23, 2024
Jump, climb, and slide - frowned upon on furniture at home, but encouraged in Bounce Town!    READ MORE

Dessert Decorating: Cupcakes, Snowmen, Penguins, Polar Bear OH MY!

Wethersfield
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Bring a grown-up and decorate half a dozen cupcakes. Buttercream and edible decorations will be provided to make two polar bear, penguin and snowmen READ MORE

February Vacation "Camp"

West Hartford
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
School's out on February 20, so the Elmwood Community Center is offering some fun activities for kids. Choose from three different programs for the day.  READ MORE

Celebrate Mardi Gras at Imagine Nation

Bristol
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Imagine Nation with lots of fun activities for the whole family. Go on a gold coin scavenger hunt, make glitter slime in green, gold, or purple, make colorful masks with bling, ribbon dance with hand held streamers, make your own miniature King cake, and put together a pinwheel all while exploring the museum. READ MORE

Toddler Tuesday at The SoNo Collection

Westport
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Join The SoNo Collection for Toddler Tuesday. In partnership with The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts, join The SoNo Collection every Tuesday from 10-11 AM in the M&T Bank Magnificent Room for fun toddler-themed activities, including Storytime, sing-alongs, playtime activities, arts and crafts, and more. READ MORE

Winter STEM Series at Hartford Library (Downtown Branch)

Hartford
FREE February 20-23, 2024
Join us for a fun week of STEM discovery with the Children's Museum. READ MORE

Cardboard Carnival

Westport
February 21-23, 2024
Foster design and engineering fundamentals with a low-tech, hi-fun break as we create and build a carnival of cardboard arcade games: hoop shoot, pinball, ski-ball, foosball, ring toss, and anything we can imagine, plan, and build. Families are invited at the end of the 3rd session to try out all the games we create. READ MORE

All Levels African Drumming at La Grua Center

Stonington
Tuesday, February 22, 2024
Join Matthew Dean Tuesday night starting at 6:00 p.m. for traditional African rhythms and dance. Get ready to let loose and have some fun, while getting a great workout! Please come wearing comfortable clothing. All ages and levels welcome. No experience necessary. READ MORE

Weaving Workshop for Families

New Canaan
Wednesday, February 22, 2024
Every afternoon of Winter Week, join Grace Farms for winter-themed workshops with experts, including Director of Education Anna Greco, Horticulture Director Kimberly Kelly, and Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones. The Weaving Workshop will be led by Director of Education Anna Greco. READ MORE

Connecticut Flower and Garden Show

Hartford
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Explore over 300 booths full of flowers, fresh plants, bulbs, seeds, gardening supplies, books, and much more. READ MORE

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