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15 Cool 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,
1/19/25 - By Jennifer Coe

February Winter Break gives Connecticut kids a few days off from school, and screen-time is a waste of a perfectly good day! So families will be happy to know that there are several one-day camps and week-long workshops being held during Connecticut Winter vacation that will occupy them and even educate them. Themes like STEM, Art, Nature and more will occupy their days for pretty reasonable prices too!

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

I Wanna Go Fast at Pitkin Community Center

Wethersfield
February 14-18, 2025
Celebrate Speedweek 2025 at the Nature Center with the fastest animals on earth. From the cheetah, who can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3 seconds to the a peregrine falcon, who can reach speeds close to 200 miles per hour. READ MORE

February Vacation Camps at Elmwood Community Center

West Hartford
February 17, 2025
Sign up soon for one of the MANY February Vacation Camps being held at the Elmwood Community Center. Topics like: Crazy About Sports Camp, Food Explorers, PlayWell Lego, Art Adventures and Mad Science and more. READ MORE

February Break Camp at My Gym

Glastonbury
February 17, 2025
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

Squishmallow (Half Day) at Giggling Pig

Milford
February 17, 2025
We are bringing back our widely popular Squishmallow Camp. Each camper will design their very own wooden house for their adopted mini squishmallow. We will paint portraits of our squishmallows and make squishmallow slime. READ MORE

President's Day Art Camp at Catalyst Art Studio

Wallingford
February 17, 2025
Kids will create one main project in the AM and one in the PM. They will also have various activities throughout the day including games, perler beads, even mini crafts will be available to choose from. READ MORE

Mean Girls Skate at the Rockefeller Center Rink

Middlefield
February 17, 2025
Rockefeller Center hosts a totally fetch MEAN GIRLS skate session: All guests who skate during the 5-6:20pm timeslot receive free tickets to a private screening of MEAN GIRLS in the Paramount Pictures Screening Room on January 12.  READ MORE

Winter Wanderers Feb "Camp" at Roaring Brook Nature Center

Canton
February 17-18, 2025
Winter Wanderers is a vacation Program for Grades K - 5. Enjoy fun with the snow and ice, animal tracking and, depending upon weather conditions, maple sugaring will be part of this vacation program. READ MORE

Cohen Skating Center Public Skate at Mill River

Stamford
February 17, 19, 2025
Ready to lace up your skates? The Cohen Skating Center is open for public skating. This 9,000 sq. ft. outdoor rink is open to the community 7 days a week. READ MORE

School Break Camp at Chelsea Piers in Stamford

Stamford
February 17 - 21, 2025
Looking for the perfect way to keep your kids active and engaged during school breaks in Stamford, CT? Explore our diverse range of school break camp options tailored for kids with interests in various sports, including gymnastics, ninja parkour, and ice hockey. READ MORE

Open Play at Bounce Town in Canton

Canton
February 17,-18, 20-21, 2025
Jump, climb, and slide - frowned upon on furniture at home, but encouraged in Bounce Town!  READ MORE

Schools Out Program at Eli Whitney Museum

Hamden
February 17-18, 2025
Join us for one-day workshops on your day off. Choose from Artful Engineers: Drawing Machines, Artful Engineers: Spirographs and Pendulums, Magnetic Engineering and Electromagnets.  READ MORE

Bunny Book Group at Grace Farms

New Canaan
February 18, 2025
Children are invited to gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs in our Arts Studio to hear stories from our curated collection of children’s books exploring topics related to our ongoing programs and initiative work, and to take part in an arts and crafts activity. Held weekly. READ MORE

Bald Eagle Viewing at Shepaug Dam

Southbury
February 19, 2025
The Shepaug Eagle view site will be opening for it's 39th season December 21st, 2024 through March 9th, 2025. View these birds of prey in all their beauty. READ MORE

School's Out Camp at Fun With Nature

North Haven
February 20, 2025
Experience the world of Process Art & Sensory, like never before. READ MORE

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About the Author

Jenny Coe
Jenny Coe is a longtime Mommy Poppins writer and contributor and full-time mom to three boys. Jenny has also been a contributor at Patch and The Reminder (Hartford Courant). Here at Mommy Poppins, Jenny writes about great things for kids to do in Connecticut and New England, affordable fun, and nature experiences (her favorite!).
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