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Featured With over 29 years of professional experience and his ability to entertain an audience, Bill Hernandez from PartyCartoons.com has established himself as one of the best and fun caricature artists in the United States. Bill’s caricatures are FUN and flattering – capturing a person’s personality and likeness in a flash. Bill is best known for his great sense of Read more…
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FeaturedAddress: 364 Albany Turnpike
Canton
06019
Phone: (860) 888-5130Email: Adam@harrisinwonderland.comGet Directions: Get DirectionsBring your next Birthday Party to life! A unique live animal demonstration travels to you for an event to remember. Experienced herpetologist Adam Harris will bring 15 to 20 reptiles and amphibians to your party for an hour-long presentation. The program is a safe and educational experience that is fun for all ages! A variety of reptiles and amphibians from Read more… -
Address: 21 Edwards Street
Springfield,
01103
Phone: 413-263-6800Email: info@springfieldmuseums.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsThe Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, the newest museum on the Quad, is devoted to Springfield native Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss! The first floor features family friendly, interactive exhibits exploring Dr. Seuss’s Springfield roots and providing opportunities to experiment with new sounds and vocabulary, play rhyming games, and invent stories–all in line with Read more… -
Address: 101 Marchant Rd
Redding
06896
Phone: (203) 938-2117Email: info@newpondfarm.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsFor over 30 years our year-round environmental education center with a small working farm has been dedicated to connecting people with the land that enriches and sustains us all, and we do this through our school field trips, adult lectures, family programs, children’s classes, and our summer camp. Family Programs Registration is required for all programs. Please register online or Read more… -
FeaturedAddress: Shelton
Shelton
Phone: (203) 615-1116Email: bringthehoopla@gmail.comGet Directions: Get DirectionsBringtheHoopla LLC provides high-quality programming for children of all ages by using the hoop as a form of play, exercise, and learning. Our unique curriculum aligns with state and national standards to ensure developmentally appropriate programming that promotes physical literacy. We use positive reinforcement and encouragement to foster persistence, self-confidence, and free expression for all students. Curricula offered by BringtheHoopla Read more… -
Address: 68 Main Street,
Torrington,
06790
Phone: (860) 489-7180 Ext. 128Get Directions: Get DirectionsThe Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education’s highly acclaimed Young Actors Series gives students of the WTCAE the unique opportunity to showcase the skills they’ve learned in their performing arts classes at the Center through high-caliber, full-scale theatrical productions on the Warner’s magnificent Main Stage and Nancy Marine Studio Theatre stage. Registration for Day Camp is open. Registration for Mini Camp is open. Ages 7-16 Read more… -
Address: 61 Crane Rd.
Ellington
6029
Phone: (860) 338-3038Email: tcmusictogether@comcast.netGet Directions: Get DirectionsArts from the Heart, LLC (home of Tolland County Music Together) offers family music making fun to children ages 0-7 and their grown-ups! Young children thrive in a loving, musical environment where the people they love can share the joy of singing and dancing with them. We offer an inspiring, joyful program based on 20+ years of research in early Read more… -
Address: 15, Cheryl Drive
Canton
06019
Phone: (860)352-8170Email: info@thebouncetown.comGet Directions: Get DirectionsBounce Town is an indoor inflatable children’s recreation center in Canton. There are party rooms that are available for birthday parties and field trips. There are a variety of weekday and weekend party packages. Bounce Town is independently owned and therefore has the flexibility to work with their customers to try to work within their budget. All weekend parties are Read more… -
Address: 575 Clapboard Hill Road
Middlefield
6437
Phone: (860) 349-1793Get Directions: Get DirectionsEstablished in 1741 and now in its 9th generation, Lyman Orchards is recognized as the twelfth oldest family owned business still in operation. Shop in the Apple Barrel market for fresh farm produce and award-winning Hi-Top Apple Pies; enjoy picking fresh fruits in season, and golf on our two 18-hole championship courses, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and Gary Read more… -
Address: 58 North Road
East Windsor
Phone: 860.627.6540Email: office@ceraweb.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsThe Connecticut Electric Railway Association, Inc. is the owner and operator of the Connecticut Trolley Museum. Founded in October 1940, it is the nation’s oldest incorporated organization dedicated to the preservation of the trolley era. As a non-profit institution, its educational and historical aim is the establishment of a full scale operating street and interurban railroad system with the appropriate Read more… -
Address: 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge
01566
Phone: (800) 733-1830Get Directions: Get DirectionsPlan Your Visit Adventure Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) is a “must-see” destination to experience early New England life from 1790-1840. One of the country’s largest living history museums, Old Sturbridge Village features costumed interpreters, 40 historic buildings, three water-powered mills, working farms, demonstrations, gardens and antiques. Visitors can watch the potter, tinsmith, cooper and blacksmith at work, see animals, Read more… -
WELCOME TO FOSTER FAMILY FARM! CONNECTICUT’S PREMIERE FARM ATTRACTION! This season the Foster Family Farm will have a whole new Enchanted Forest theme! We will be Opening for our 2018 Corn Maze Season on Saturday, September 15! First Night Maze Saturday, September 29th! Hours for September will be: Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Open September 19 Read more…
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Address: 177 Main Street
Norwalk,
06851
Phone: (203) 846-2000Email: funsolutions@partytalent.comGet Directions: Get DirectionsGet ready for FUN!!! Mr. Bungles is a funny, comic clown type character, without make up, with hundreds of references all over the internet and the highest five star rating on Gigmasters. His birthday show gets the children laughing! It is a high-energy, fast-paced magic comedy show with juggling, music, games, balloon sculptures and a huge indoor bubble hoop where Read more… -
Address: 56 Lexington Street
New Britian
6052
Phone: (860)229-0257Email: swansonk@nbmaa.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsThe NBMAA’s Nurture Through Art: Infant to Teen programs enhance children’s appreciation of art through various interactive projects, therefore fostering intellectual growth and promoting self-confidence and emotional expression. We accommodate all ages and focus on each stage of artistic development in your child’s life. Programs for Early Learners: Museum and Me AGES 0-24 mos. Museum and Me Too AGES 24-36 Read more… -
Stepping Stones Museum for Children ignites a love of learning through play. With exhibits, performances, workshops, outdoor garden and courtyard play spaces, a cafe and store, and classes – children become wide-eyed with excitement. Step inside our spectacular LEED Gold certified museum and open your world to amazing explorations and discoveries. Read more…
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Address: 1650 Hartford New London Tpke
Montville
6370
Phone: (860) 443-4367Email: Info@NaturesArtVillage.comGet Directions: Get DirectionsYour prehistoric adventure awaits at The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village on Route 85 in Montville, Connecticut! The Dinosaur Place is open April-November (weather permitting). Please Click Here for Hours & Directions. Outdoor Family Fun: Although it’s been more than 66 million years since dinosaurs roamed the earth, The Dinosaur Place™ at Nature’s Art Village is home to over 40 life-sized dinosaurs situated in Read more… -
Address: 784 river rd
Shelton
6484
Phone: (203) 929-6500Email: info@sportscenterct.comGet Directions: Get DirectionsA Unique Family Entertainment Experience SportsCenter’s features a Golf Driving Range, 18 Hole Mini-Golf course, Jungle themed Lazer Tag arena, Fun Bowl Bowling, Baseball/Softball Batting Stadium, state of the art Game Zone arcade, Glitter, for arts & crafts and the World’s only double-decker ice-skating arena. Multiple banquet, meeting and party rooms available for birthday parties, outings and corporate events. Open Read more… -
Address: 64 Ridge St
Milford,
6460
Phone: (203) 936-8567Email: info@artsinct.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsSummer Camp 2018 New Haven-Milford Locations Create Your Own Experience Class options: 9am-12pm, 12PM-3PM, Full Day-9am-3pm Summer Theater We have three streams of summer camps: Weekly Arts Camps, Musical Theater Camp and Dance Camp It includes four classes (music, theater, art, dance (jazz, tap and ballet) for the campers- both indoor and outdoor and varies in level and age group. Read more… -
FeaturedAddress: 40, Sargent Drive, Long Wharf
New Haven
06511
Phone: 203-812-9981Get Directions: Get DirectionsExperience the largest indoor ropes course in the world! It Adventure Ropes Course in New Haven, CT offers plenty of room for birthdays, celebrations and large groups, as well as endless adventurous activities for guests of all ages to explore. Get active and make lasting memories while challenging yourself on our many heart pumping attractions! Attractions and Details Explore our Read more… -
Address: 1770 Boston Post Road
Milford,
06460
Phone: (203)892-4541Email: bouncetownusact@yahoo.comGet Directions: Get DirectionsBounce Town USA is home to the the Largest inflatable adventure zone plus arcade in Connecticut. With some of the nation’s largest inflatables available Bounce Town USA is the best destination for parties!!. In addition to the inflatables Bounce Town USA also has one of a kind UFO inflatable bumper cars, CT highest bungee trampoline, and an AWESOME VR Egg!! Read more… -
Address: 120 White Street
Danbury,
06810-2620
Phone: 203-778-8337Email: info@danburyrail.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsDanbury Railway Museum is conveniently located in the historic station and rail yard in downtown Danbury, near Patriot Garage and the dining district. We offer railroad history told by our exhibits, artifacts, and displays, tours of our 6 acre railyard, train rides in our yard on weekends, and numerous operating model layouts of many sizes. There is a play area Read more… -
Address: 300 Alumni Rd,
Newington,
06111
Phone: (860) 665-7825Email: info@newingtonarena.comGet Directions: Get DirectionsWhat’s better than a birthday party with all the fun and no clean up! We will help you create an amazing birthday party or event with your choice of decorations, video screens, catering, skating, music and MORE! If you’re looking for a great camp for the kids, look no further! We are holding our 10th Annual Pete Asadourian Pro Read more… -
Address: 613 Riversville Road
Greenwich,
06831
Phone: 203-869-5272Email: greenwichcenter@audubon.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsOur center is located at our 285-acre Main Sanctuary and features the Kimberlin Nature Education Center—our main building that is the hub for our nature programs, educational exhibits, staff offices, and The Nature Store & Gift Shop. The facility is also available for rental for special occasions. The surrounding landscape serves as an outdoor classroom with 7 miles of hiking Read more… -
Address: 1 Museum Drive,
Greenwich,
06830
Phone: (203) 869-0376Email: info@brucemuseum.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsExplore Art and Science at the Bruce Museum Come to the Bruce and take part in our exciting new children and family programming! No advance registration is required and programs are free with Museum admission unless otherwise noted. Bruce Beginnings Tuesdays, 11:00 to 11:45 am and 1:00 to 1:45 pm Bruce Beginnings – Members Only Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:15 amBruce Beginnings Read more… -
Explore Nomads Outdoor Adventure – The newest and most exciting ‘aerial adventure park’ in Connecticut. Traverse six adventure trails crafted through nine acres of beautiful woodland. Our trails start on one centrally located platform where you can choose a path suited for your skill level. The challenge levels are (2 yellow, 2 green, 1 blue, 1 black). Long zip lines Read more…
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Featured The CHS is a great place to visit with kids! Come on your own and explore the interactive exhibits, or join us for one of our many fun family programs! Strollers are welcome in the museum. Please see our visitor’s map for more information about the location of the accessible entrance and elevators to help you easily move around the museum. There is a Read more…
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FeaturedAddress: Connecticut
Tolland
Phone: (203) 488-1417Email: curiouscreatureman@yahoo.comGet Directions: Get DirectionsOur staff of professional exhibitors teach respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals. Our presentation is hands-on, interactive and can be tailored to meet your individual needs. We include interesting facts and stories about our creatures in an educational and entertaining environment. And, the birthday child also receives a Curious Creatures t-shirt that he or she will wear with Read more… -
BOWLING Find yourself with some spare time? Then it’s time to step out on the town and go bowling. We are the only place around that you can party and hear a pin drop! Check out our current open play specials. PRICING OPEN BOWLING: $5.00 per game/per person SHOE RENTAL: $4.00 GAME ZONE We’re a lot more than just a bowling center here Read more…
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Address: 60 Bidwell Road
SOUTH Windsor
6074
Phone: 860-282-BOWL(2695)Email: SamH@NomadsCT.comGet Directions: Get DirectionsThis isn’t your average bowling alley. A luxury bowling alley featuring 16 lanes, great food and drinks, family friendly bowling, birthday parties, banquet rooms and more! Check us out for weekly bowling specials. Pizza-Bowl WEEKENDS (Noon to 6pm) Pizza Bowl Enjoy our legendary Pizza Bowl package including two hours of bowling, a large round pizza, and a pitcher soda for Read more… -
Address: 1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport
06610
Phone: (203)394.6565Email: info@beardsleyzoo.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsConnecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is one of Connecticut’s top family attractions. Spend an hour, or the whole day and see more than 300 animals representing primarily North and South American species. COme learn about our many endangered and threatened species, which include the Amur (Siberian) tiger, Andean condor, Ocelot, Red wolf, Maned wolf, Giant Anteater and Golden lion tamarin. Grab a Read more… -
Address: 38 Curtis Road
Washington,
6793
Phone: (860) 868-0518Email: general@iaismuseum.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsThe Institute for American Indian Studies Museum & Research Center preserves and educates through discovery and creativity the diverse traditions, vitality and knowledge of Native American cultures. In addition to special events and workshops, IAIS also houses a knowledgeable Education Department, dedicated to developing and providing in-depth and exciting programs for students of all ages. Schools from throughout the Read more… -
Address: 2132 Middlebury Road
Middlebury
6762
Phone: (203) 758-2913Email: info@quassy.comGet Directions: Get DirectionsQuassy, founded as an amusement park in 1908, sits on the south shore of Lake Quassapaug in Middlebury, Connecticut. On its 20 plus acres, it boasts of rides including the award winning “Wooden Warrior” roller coaster, which is rated among the top 50 coasters in the world. Also featuring “Crazy Cups”, “Yo-Yo” Super Swing, “The Big Flush Water Coaster,” a four-abreast Read more… -
Address: 250 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford
6103
Phone: (860) 724-3623Email: info@CTScienceCenter.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsAppropriate for all ages and conveniently located in downtown Hartford, it’s a day trip the whole family will rave about. Visitors can explore more than 165 hands-on, minds-on activities and exhibits in 10 galleries, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater, four educational labs, plus daily programs and events. The Connecticut Science Center offers endless exploration for children, teens, and adults. Get Read more… -
BOWLING Find yourself with some spare time? Then it’s time to step out on the town and go bowling. We are the only place around that you can party and hear a pin drop! Check out our current open play specials. PRICING OPEN BOWLING: $5.00 per game/per person SHOE RENTAL: $4.00 GAME ZONE We’re a lot more than just a bowling center here Read more…
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NOMADS IS NEW ENGLAND’S LARGEST INDOOR FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY! A Fun Indoor Family Entertainment Center that anyone can enjoy! Don’t just have a party, live an Adventure! Back dropped in the mythical lost civilization of ancient Mayan Ruins, our 65,000 sq ft family fun and entertainment center will leave you breathless after you experience one of our many action Read more…
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Address: 108 Crescent Street,
Norwich,
6360
Phone: 860.887.2506Email: museum@nfaschool.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsSummer is the best time to visit Slater Memorial Museum! Kids can try out our museum scavenger hunt, which takes them on a journey through seven exhibition galleries. Learn about the Slater Family Grand Tour as they traveled all over the world. See our larger-than-life-size plaster cast replicas of ancient Greek sculptures. Admission is always free for kids under 12 and during Saturdays in Read more… -
FeaturedAddress: 1650 Hartford New London Tpke
Montville
6370
Phone: (860) 443-4367Email: Info@NaturesArtVillage.comGet Directions: Get DirectionsDiscovery Depot is a unique indoor experience taking an archeological expedition to find adventures you can keep! Dig for crystals & minerals in The Jackpot Mine, identify them at our mineral information tables and take home all your treasures! Pan for “gold” at Thunder Creek and keep everything you find! Unearth dinosaur fossils in The Bone Zone and take home Read more… -
Address: Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, 1, Pleasant Street
Bristol
06010
Phone: (860) 314-1400Email: info@imaginenation.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsImagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center’s 12 interactive museum studios are optimized for the development of children ages 2-8, and include a thoughtful mix of object-based learning and cutting edge technology! Each studio is equipped with real books, objects, and interactive experiences designed to spark curiosity that can turn into hours of play. Daily hands-on, educator-led workshops take Read more… -
FeaturedTrixie’s Spa For Kids is owned & run by a Top New York City Stylist who has been bringing that skill and care to children for over 25 years. Geraldine and her staff have been proudly serving the New Haven/Fairfield County community for 7 years. Owner Geraldine has been: Featured in The New York Times “Style” section Received 5 STAR REVIEWS from Timeout New Read more…
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Address: 77 Forest Street
Hartford,
06105
Phone: 860.522.9228Email: info@stowecenter.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsWhen you visit the Stowe Center, don’t expect a traditional historic house museum! Expect a conversational, interactive tour where you can participate along with your guide. Of course you’ll hear about everything that compelled Stowe to write her most famous novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin: her childhood, travels, marriage and family, and perhaps greatest of all, her courage. But you’ll Read more… -
Address: 1450 Newfield Ave
STAMFORD,
6905
Phone: (203)367-7741Email: Info@NutmegBowl.ComGet Directions: Get DirectionsLocated in Fairfield at the corner of Kings Hwy & Villa Avenue (in the Super Stop & Shop retail complex). Nutmeg Bowl offers the finest in family entertainment. Whether you’re booking a child’s birthday party or a group/corporate outing Nutmeg Bowl is the place to be. Nutmeg is equipped with 56 synthetic lanes with the most technologically advanced automatic scoring Read more… -
Kids Party Magician Provides Custom Magic Shows My magic show is non-stop, age appropriate comedy magic. My balloon show amazes people at what can be built from balloons. I typically do birthday parties, school shows, Blue/Gold banquets, YMCA/YWCA camps and the like. Whether its a birthday party, a banquet, or a school, you will hear the children laughing and see Read more…
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Address: 63 Main Street,
Bristol,
6031
Phone: (860) 585-5411Email: info@thecarouselmuseum.orgGet Directions: Get DirectionsThe New England Carousel Museum is a magical home to a large collection of magnificent carousel pieces. Visitors of all ages learn about the history, craftsmanship, and art of wooden carousel horses as they explore the Museum. Visit with our museum guides or tour on your own. Our tour guides are eager to greet you and your family and provide Read more… -
Address: 349 Main St
Somers
6071
Phone: (860) 763-5454Email: info@sonnysplace.comGet Directions: Get DirectionsSonny’s Place is the perfect place for the whole family to visit, have fun and relax. We have a challenging 18 hole Miniature Golf course, Rock Climbing Wall, and Monkey Motion. We also feature state of the art Batting Cages with baseball and softball, and our 2 person Soaring Eagle Zip Line! If you’ve got the need for speed, take Read more… -
Our Offerings: Why choose Arts for Learning Connecticut for your arts in education programming? High quality artists in all the arts disciplines Over 30 years of Excellent Customer Service Arts programming that connects directly to curriculum Creative Arts Learning programs for Boys & Girls Clubs, Girl and Boy Scouts, Community Centers Family Programming that features learning for the whole family Read more…