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3/30/25 - By Jennifer Coe

From Easter to Earth Day, Spring is here with tons of things to do in Connecticut for kids. Don’t miss our favorite activities taking place in Connecticut this month.

Get out the baskets, because Easter is coming! Mommy Poppins' calendar is packed with Easter egg hunts, including some that are themed like a Dino Egg Hunt at the Dinosaur Place, a Flashlight Egg Hunt at Simsbury Meadows or an Easter Bunny Visit at the New England Air Museum. Pick a sunny (and hopefully warm) day and take your kids to pick bright yellow daffodils or tulips at Halfinger Farms' Bunnies & Blooms at Dancing Daffodils or Pick Your Own Tulips in Glastonbury.

And...April is also the month we celebrate Earth Day! Check out the petting zoo and food trucks at Earth Day at Flamig Farm or the combined Earth Week/Spring Break at The Dinosaur Place where there are daily demonstrations and 

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. 

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Spring is in bloom, so get picking this April in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of Halfinger Farms
Spring is in bloom, so get picking this April in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of Halfinger Farms

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Opening Day at Pick-Your-Own Daffodil Farm

Higganum
April 1, 2025
Halfinger Farms, located in Higganum, welcomes visitors to experience Dancing Daffodils — one of the few pick-your-own daffodil farms in the country. The daffodil farm’s Opening Day is slated for April 1, 2025 and the season will run through the month of April. READ MORE

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Simsbury Meadows

Simsbury - FREE
April 4, 2025
Kids are invited to enjoy an egg hunt, story time and yes, photos with the Easter Bunny! Don't forget your headlamps, flashlights and baskets or bags. READ MORE

Jurassic Quest in Hartford

Hartford
April 4-6, 2025
There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while being surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! READ MORE

EverWonder Egg Scramble and Flashlight Egg Hunt

Newtown
April 5, 2025
Enjoy one of EveryWonder's TWO egg hunts! The Egg Scramble (April 5) takes place during the day (in three shifts) where kids can grab STEM themed, candy-free eggs. If you want to try it in the DARK, the Flashlight Egg Hunt is March 28 and is especially for kids ages 5-10. READ MORE

Puppy Pals Dog Show at the Warner Theater

Torrington
April 5, 2025
As seen on America's Got Talent, Puppy Pals Live is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as Puppy Pals Live leads the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss! READ MORE

Dino Egg Hunt at The Dinosaur Place

Montville
April 5, 2025
Get ready to stomp, chomp, and hunt for eggs like a real raptor! The 15th Annual Dino Easter Egg Hunt is back at The Dinosaur Place.  Four hunts spread throughout the park. READ MORE

Bruce Birthday Bash at the Bruce Museum

Greenwich - FREE
April 5, 2025
Celebrate as Bruce Museum marks two years of art, science, and discovery in their new building! Whether families are looking for a fun-filled day with family, a unique cultural experience with friends, or a solo adventure, the Bruce Birthday Bash has something for everyone.  READ MORE

Verso Fest '25 in Westport

Westport
April 5, 2025
The VersoFest 2025 weekend celebration will feature an electrifying fusion of music, art, and community as the Westport Library is transformed into the epicenter of creativity and sound. The groundbreaking kickoff will aim to set the world record for the loudest library in history!​ READ MORE

Bunnies & Blooms at Dancing Daffodils

Higganum
April 6, 2025
Join Halfinger Farms and Dancing Daffodils for a delightful morning of hand-gathering beautiful daffodils from the field, and visiting with local rescue bunnies, guinea pigs, and chickens from Merryweather Farm in East Haddam. Immerse yourself in the beauty of spring as you pick your own daffodils (70 cents per stem), visit with the rescue animals, and shop the pop-up farm stand curated by Merryweather Farm. READ MORE

Annual Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival - CANCELLED

New Haven - FREE
April 6, 2025
CANCELLED IN 2025 DUE TO WEATHER It's an afternoon of fun in downtown New Haven. Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and loved ones for an unforgettable afternoon of music, food, and fun under the blossoms. READ MORE

Spring Apple Hunt at Lyman Orchards

Middlefield
April 12, 2025
The Lyman Orchards Spring Apple Hunt Returns! An annual family tradition continues! Children ages 1-10 years old are invited to join the fun at our Spring Apple Hunt at the Apple Barrel Farm Market. Thousands of Lyman's own eco-certified apples will be hidden among scattered hay bales - ready for eager hunters to discover! It's the perfect way to make lasting memories on the farm. READ MORE

Pick Your Own Tulips in Glastonbury

Glastonbury
April 12, 2025
Stroll the fields, admire the flowers, and take home the ones you like the most including the bulb. READ MORE

Earth Week/Spring Break at The Dinosaur Place

Montville
April 14-18, 2025
Get ready to roar into an unforgettable Spring Break 2025 at The Dinosaur Place. Enjoy  a week of fun-filled activities that will transport kids back in time to the land of the dinosaurs. Lots of things to do only 20 minutes from Mystic. READ MORE

Woodland Egg Hunt at Earthplace

Westport
April 18-19, 2025
Welcome Spring with our residents rabbits: Peanut & Butter. Join Earthplace for a vernal woodland adventure. Enjoy a nature hunt for eggs, meet a live rabbit (and some egg-laying animals), and create spring-themed crafts.  READ MORE

Easter Bunny Visit at the New England Air Museum

Windsor Locks
April 18, 2025
Come meet the Easter Bunny at the New England Air Museum, participate in fun hands-on activities, and more. READ MORE

Egg Hunt at the CT Audubon

Fairfield
April 19, 2025
This favorite spring tradition returns! In addition to the fun search for eggs, there will be family activities, crafts, snacks, and visits with a special bunny. Don't forget to bring a basket and your camera. READ MORE

RI Pirate Guy's Pirate Adventure at Mystic Seaport

Mystic
April 19, 2025
Yo ho ho, a pirate kid's work is never done! Sail on to Mystic Seaport Museum for R.I. Pirate Guy's Pirate Adventure. Join the dread pirate Captain Blackstone and set sail on an adventure to recover his wrongfully gained treasure while learning pirate skills along the way. READ MORE

Earth Day at Flamig Farm

Simsbury
April 26, 2025
Come for the whole day or just sample the activities for a morning or afternoon. Your heart will be filled with new reverence for our planet, your tummy with delicious food and you will snap memorable photos capturing laughter and joy. READ MORE

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