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Summer 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…

Appropriate 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…

The 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…

Established 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…

Bounce 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…

The 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…

Appropriate for teens and adults. Ages 12 and under can climb with the assistance of an adult.   Cost include Passes, Gear Rentals, and beginner and advanced Lessons.  Types of climbing include Boulder Climbing, Top Rope Climbing, and Lead Climbing.    New climbers are strongly encouraged to take the beginner lesson (ages 13 through adult)   Rain, snow, cold, bad Read more…

The 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…

Our 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…

 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…

This 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…

The 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…

Trixie’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…

Play is … imagining, creating, expressing, collaborating, experimenting, constructing, persisting, innovating   Located in Torrington’s historic downtown and arts district, KidsPlay Children’s Museum is a destination designed for children 1 to 10 and their favorite adults. The Museum’s 11,000+ square feet of interactive, hands-on exhibits foster curiosity and creativity. KidsPlay’s exhibits present learning concepts in fun-filled ways that are meaningful Read more…

CURTAIN CALL, INC. is Stamford, Connecticut’s longest-running and only nonprofit theatre-producing company, in residence at The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905. CURTAIN CALL has been voted BEST LOCAL THEATRE GROUP ten years in a row in Fairfield County Weekly’s Annual Readers’ Poll, BEST LOCAL THEATRE by StamfordPlus magazine for eleven years in a row, and Read more…

Monster Mini gold offer 18 holes of  18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini golf surrounded by creatively designed, fun for all ages, animated monsters around every twist and turn! They move, they talk, they wiggle and they squawk…making our course a one-of-a-kind experience!  And our monsters are only the beginning of this family entertainment experience. Beaming black-lights bring to life witty, Read more…

A fun-filled family-owned indoor Trampoline park, with open play, special events, birthday parties and more!!   High Jump Have a fear of heights? Fear no more! Our most popular attraction here at Extreme Air will help you get overcome acrophobia! Start by jumping off the trampolines into our cushiony air bag, then work your way up to the challenge! See Read more…

Plan 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…

Our age-appropriate classes and activities come alive in an environment designed to be stimulating and safe. Our small class sizes and experienced teachers help your child get the most out of each session. And you’ll feel right at home in our laid-back atmosphere, perfect for getting to know other parents or joining in the fun. We offer affordable tuition plans 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…

Welcome to Whippersnappers Play Gym! We offer extraordinary programs at our indoor play gym that help children develop confidence and self-esteem through unique and innovative activities. Our goal is to offer a clean and safe environment for children to explore through music, creative movement, fitness, games, and arts & crafts. Our programs focus on fine and gross motor development in Read more…

Just minutes from Exit 30 on Route 84, Mount Southington offers a full range of slopes and terrain for beginners and expert! Four chairlifts, two carpets and a handle-tow provide easy access to our wide variety of trails, including our terrain park with fun and challenging features. State-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming make every run a great run – all across the mountain. Season 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…

Bounce 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…

Connecticut’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…

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…

Located 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…

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…

Monday thru Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, & Sunday 10am to 7pm  “YOU’ll Never Get Rained Out, In Our Back Yard”  Come join us at Our Back Yard! We have multiple Bounce Houses, Obstacle Course, Rock Wall with Tunnel and Slide, Spider Zone, Music, Games and More! For $11.oo you get Open Play for 1 1/2 hours Now Open Read more…

Discovery 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…

Amy’s Active Learning workshops encourage exploration, problem-solving and curiosity while using a variety of learning approaches to touch upon all learning types. These workshops include areas such as art, science, nutrition, and literacy, while also including custom themes, holidays and/or seasonal activities. We tbelieve that “sitting still” is not in the children’s dictionary, therefore we feel an absolute need to incorporate fun, Read more…

Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929 to gather and preserve the rapidly disappearing artifacts of America’s seafaring past, the Museum has grown to become a national center for research and education with the mission to “inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.” The Mystic Seaport Museum grounds cover 19 acres on the Read more…

The 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…

A 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…

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…

Sonny’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…

The 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…

Monster Mini gold offer 18 holes of  18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini golf surrounded by creatively designed, fun for all ages, animated monsters around every twist and turn! They move, they talk, they wiggle and they squawk…making our course a one-of-a-kind experience!  And our monsters are only the beginning of this family entertainment experience. Beaming black-lights bring to life witty, Read more…

Your 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…

  Imagine 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…

Danbury 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…

Experience 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…

What’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…

When 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…

The newest addition to Nature’s Art Village is Copper Creek Mini Golf, a one-of-a-kind, challenging, adventure mini golf course designed to test golfers both with their putting ability and their knowledge of minerals!   18 Hole Adventure Mini Golf Course One-of-a-Kind Old West Mining Town Theme Challenging Tournament-Style Course Educational, Fun and Unique Multiple Ways to Play Every Hole Designed for Ages Read more…

For 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…

Founded in 2010 and selected by Connecticut Magazine as Connecticut’s Best Children’s Theater in 2017, New Britain Youth Theater is a professionally-run community and educational theater for children and teens. NBYT produces a season of performances by and for children and young adults, provides educational programming to schools, and offers drama classes and individual coaching and lessons. The theater reaches children and their families 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…

Quassy, 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…

Explore 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…