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Enjoy the spring blooms. Photo courtesy of Karl Fredrickson, Unsplash
Enjoy the spring blooms. Photo courtesy of Karl Fredrickson, Unsplash
4/1/22 - By Jennifer Coe

We're almost there; when the temperatures warm up and the kids can start to be outside a lot more often. While we wait for an April thaw, why not find some free activities for kids in Connecticut to pass the time? There is plenty of free family fun on offer this month, from Meriden's annual Daffodil Festival to Earth Day commemorations and even free admission to local museums.

Browse our list of no-cost fun, then head out to the best free activities near you. For more April inspiration, don't miss the Best of April: 15 Top Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids.

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The entrance to the Wilton Children's Library, created by artist Ed MacEwen
The entrance to the Wilton Children's Library, created by artist Ed MacEwen

Free Activities in Fairfield County for Kids this April

Bruce Beginnings : Ducks at The Bruce

Greenwich - April 5
Do you See a Duck? – Children and their caregivers will learn about ducks through Storytime, hands-on activities, and a craft. Children, ages 2.5-5, and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum’s collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities.  READ MORE

Big Kids Story Time at Wilton Library

Wilton - April 5, 12, 19, 26
Explore and enjoy stories, songs, and some activities in the Brubeck Room at the Wilton Library.   Registration is required for each session. Walk-ins welcome if space allows. READ MORE

Third Saturdays at the Aldrich

Ridgefield - April 16
Visit the Museum for FREE the third Saturday of every month as part of our Third Saturdays program. READ MORE
Make a floral escape at the Daffodil Festival in Meriden, photo by Ally Noel
Make a floral escape at the Daffodil Festival in Meriden, photo by Ally Noel

Free Activities in New Haven County this April for Kids

Creature Features at Ansonia Nature Center

Ansonia - Saturdays in April
Every Saturday at noon, center staff introduce visitors to some of the resident animal ambassadors and answer questions.  Participants will have the chance to touch and hold these feathered, furry, and scaled creatures.  READ MORE

Daffodil Festival in Meriden

Meriden - April 30, May 1
Enjoy a craft fair, a huge parade, a Little Miss Daffodil contest, food, and more at this annual event showcasing more than 600,000 blooms. An annual event, the Daffodil Festival is a well-attended family event.  READ MORE

Spring Fest 2025

New Milford - April 9,10
Spring Fest is a celebration of all things gardening. Spend the day perfecting your green thumb through garden talks and kids' activities.   READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration in Hamden

Hamden - April 23
Earth Day is April 27! Bring the whole family and enjoy activities all day!   READ MORE

Annual Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival - CANCELLED

New Haven - April 24
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

Daffodil Day at the Wadsworth Mansion

Middletown - April 24
This family event will be held rain or shine and is free to the public. On-site food, live music and entertainment. A family event! READ MORE
Enjoy free admission for kids at the New Britain Museum of American Art, photo courtesy of the museum
Enjoy free admission for kids at the New Britain Museum of American Art, photo courtesy of the museum

Free Activities in Hartford County this April for Kids

New Britain Museum of American Art Free Admission

New Britain - Saturdays in April
The New Britain Museum of American Art has free admission to the public on Saturdays from 10am to noon. READ MORE

Micro WHTY Tot Seder

West Hartford - April 10
Join Congregation Beth Israel as they get ready for Passover. Children 5 and under (siblings welcome) can bring their parents for a pre-Passover celebration. READ MORE

Guided Earth Day Walk

Bloomfield - April 23
The Wintonbury Land trust is inviting the public to come and explore Hawk Hill Farm, located in Bloomfield on Earth Day. Hawk Hill Farm is preserved land. READ MORE

Good Ole Fishing Derby

Wethersfield - April 23
No “reel” experience necessary. Bring your fishing pole. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for length, smallest and most unusual and tagged fish awards too! Families may continue fishing after 1:00P. READ MORE
Slithering friends at the White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield
Slithering friends at the White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield

Free Activities in Litchfield for Kids this April

Museum Child Free Week

Litchfield - April 20-26
Free admission to the White Memorial Conservation Center museum for children 12 and under all week with a paid adult admission. The museum features hand-painted and photographic murals, plus a Children's Center. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt and Party at Got Your Goat Farm

Washington Depot - April 15
Join Got your Goat farm for an egg hunt and Easter party. The goats will hunt with you and you can find candy and treats for you as well as for them. Kids will be able to walk their fields with their herd of goats and explore our working farm...it's quite "rustic," but it's a happy little goat farm with over 50 goats! READ MORE
Daffodils and history at the Denson Homestead Museum. Photo courtesy of the Denson Homestead Museum
Daffodils and history at the Denson Homestead Museum. Photo courtesy of the Denson Homestead Museum

Free Activities in Eastern Connecticut

Daffodil Day at the Denison Homestead Museum

Mystic - April 2
Join the Denison Homestead for their annual Daffodil Festival. Enjoy thousands of blooming daffodils on the grounds, tour the historic Pequotsepos Manor, watch staff demonstrate open-hearth cooking, and take a hike on one of the many trails through 170 acres of woodlands and meadows. READ MORE

Spring to Life Festival

Killingworth - April 9
Jump into Spring with the Spring to Life Festival. A great way to start your warmer months for families! There will be vendors, games, an egg hunt, cornhole and music. READ MORE

Free First Saturday at Lyman Allyn Art Museum

New London
General admission is free on the first Saturday of every month at the Lyman Museum. Families participate in an interactive art demo, and this week, take-home science kits feature a pressed flower lanterns craft. READ MORE

Free Admission to Lockwood-Matthews Mansion

Norwalk - Month of April
Children are invited to learn about history at the Lockwood-Matthews Mansion. This huge home, located in Norwalk, was owned by a Connecticut railroad tycoon Legrand Lockwood. There are period rooms, a grand staircase, drawing room and billiards room. See how people used to live. READ MORE

Miss Mary's Storytime

Westport - Wednesdays in April
This program is designed to move children on the reading readiness continuum. We continue with nursery rhymes, songs, play, and include a picture book plus time to read on your own. READ MORE

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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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