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Kick off 2026 with fun and free things to do in Connecticut this January! Family Day event photo courtesy of the Yale University Art Galleries.
Top Free Things To Do with Kids in CT in January 2026, According to Mommy Poppins Editors
Connecticut is filled with fun (and free!) activities for January 2026!
Lay back and let gravity do all the work with the best snow turning in Connecticut for families! Photo courtesy of Canva
Best Snow Tubing near Connecticut for Families in 2026
Winter fun awaits with snow tubing in and around Connecticut!
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.
Find fun for all ages at these Connecticut attractions, museums, and things to do! Photo courtesy of the Yale Peabody Museum
Things To Do in Connecticut That Everyone Will Love—From Toddlers to Teens (and Parents Too!)
Kids of all ages will love these things to do in Connecticut!
The kids can hang out and have fun with the top free things to do in Connecticut! Earthplace photo by Zoe Brown, courtesy of the center.
100 Free Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids
Explore the top free (and fun!) things to do in Connecticut!
New England Family Travel Guide
The best towns, museums, and more family-friendly attractions in New England.
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.
Roll on in to the top birthday party places in Connecticut for teens and tweens in 2025! Photo courtesy of Bowlero
Fun Birthday Party Places in Connecticut for Tweens and Teens in 2025
Find great venues in CT for older kids to celebrate their birthday!
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.
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!
Hop aboard for a trip through Litchfield County and fun things to do with kids! Naugatuck Railroad photo courtesy of the Railroad Museum of New England.
25 Things to Do With Kids in Litchfield, Connecticut
Nature and history make beautiful Litchfield a day-trip heaven.
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!
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.
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.
Ride, splash, and have gallons of fun at the best outdoor water parks in New England! Splash Away Bay Water Park photo courtesy of Quassy Amusement Park
Best Outdoor Water Parks in New England for Family Fun
Cool off with slides, wave pools, and more at these New England water parks.
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.
Big fun comes roaring into Connecticut for kids this weekend! Dinosaur World Live photo by Pamela Wraith courtesy of the event
Dinosaur World Live, Cocoa and Trains, and More Fun Things To Do in CT This Weekend
From the stages to the nature centers, there's weekend fun coming to CT!

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Weekly Bird Walks at Northwest Park
Northwest Park - 7:00 AM
Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Imagination Playground at Grace Farms
Grace Farms Foundation - 10:00 AM
iSTEAM After School: Secret Agent Academy- Chemical Reactions at Danbury Library
Danbury Public Library - 5:00 PM
Nesting with Dinosaurs at Discovery Science Center
Discovery Science Center & Planetarium - various times
Polar Pals Family Yoga Flow at Torrington Library
Torrington Library - 4:00 PM Pick
Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Bald Eagle Viewing at Shepaug Dam
Shepaug Dam - 9:00 AM
Imagination Playground at Grace Farms
Grace Farms Foundation - 10:00 AM
Bruce Beginnings Junior: Paper Play at The Bruce
The Bruce Museum - 10:00 AM
Zoo Tots at Beardsley Zoo: Animal Tracks and Tails
Beardsley Zoo - 10:30 AM Pick
STEAMScene: ReMastered Art at Westport Library
Westport Library - 4:30 PM Pick
Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Imagination Playground at Grace Farms
Grace Farms Foundation - 10:00 AM
Story Corner at the Audubon in Fairfield
Fairfield Nature Center (Audubon) - 10:00 AM
Playful Learners at Imagine Nation Museum
Imagine Nation - 10:30 AM Pick
Ice Mosaics in Hartford
- various times Pick
National Popcorn Day at Cinema Lab in New Canaan
The Playhouse - various times Pick
Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Imagination Playground at Grace Farms
Grace Farms Foundation - 10:00 AM
Weekend Workshops: Solar Robots at Stamford Nature Center
Stamford Nature Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Celebration of Martin Luther King at New Haven Museum
New Haven Museum - 1:00 PM Pick
Reptiles Then and Now at Riverside Reptiles
Riverside Reptiles - 4:30 PM Pick
Frozen, PJs & Pancakes Party at 1741 Pub & Grill
1741 Pub & Grill - 4:00 PM Pick
Woodbury Fire Dept. Tree Burn
Woodbury Fire Dept - 6:00 PM Pick
K-Pop Sunday DJ Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill
1741 Pub & Grill - 10:00 AM Pick
Storytime Splatter Workshop at Creative Jam
Creative Jam - 11:00 AM Pick
Weekend Workshop: Totally Turtles at Stamford Nature Center
Stamford Nature Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Drop In Science Sundays at Stamford Nature Center
Stamford Nature Center - 1:00 PM Pick
Poppi's Planet East Lyme Community Center
East Lyme Community Center - 2:00 PM Pick
Kindness Rocks: Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Niantic Children's Museum
Niantic Children's Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Kid's Stuff-A-Donut Workshop at Lyman Orchards
Lyman Orchards - 10:00 AM Pick
MLK Day at the Discovery Center in Bridgeport
Discovery Science Center and Planetarium - 10:00 AM Pick
Community Day at Fairfield Museum
Fairfield Museum and Historical Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Community Day at NBMAA: MLK Day
New Britain Museum of American Art - 11:00 AM Pick

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Get up close and personal with art and more at these free museums in Connecticut for kids. Photo courtesy of the New Britain of Museum of Art
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Try out tennis and more sports at Mandell JCC's summer camp. Photo courtesy of the camp
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100 Free Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids
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