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Hit the road for an action-packed trip to one of the best family fun centers in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of Sonny's Place
Hit the road for an action-packed trip to one of the best family fun centers in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of Sonny's Place
7/26/24 - By Jennifer Coe

Gather up the kids to make some memories at one of these all-in-one family fun centers in Connecticut. Indoor activities at these amusement centers include arcade games, mini-golf, zapping siblings at laser tag, and maybe even challenging their fears with rock climbing. Outdoor activities at these CT family fun centers include go-karts, zip line courses, crazy water slides, and much more. These are perfect destinations for all ages; just make sure to go to each website to read the details on these fun destinations.

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Indoors and out, these family fun centers will keep the kids active! Photo courtesy of It Adventure Ropes Course
Indoors and out, these family fun centers will keep the kids active! Photo courtesy of It Adventure Ropes Course

Indoor Family Fun Centers in Connecticut

It Adventure Ropes Course

New Haven
Located inside Jordan's Furniture in New Haven, It Adventure Ropes Course 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 on It & Zip It, featuring four adrenaline-pumping levels of fun and adventure. Your full body harness and sling line will keep you connected while you explore 100+ challenges. READ MORE

Nomads Adventure Quest

South Windsor
Nomads Adventure Quest is located in South Windsor and is the largest indoor entertainment facility in CT, with activities for all ages, including lazer tag, bowling on a mini-alley, and rock climbing. READ MORE

Connecticut Sportsplex

North Branford
The Connecticut Sportsplex Family Fun Center is a one-stop shop for family time. Enjoy a full arcade that boasts over 35 games, as well as a multi-level laser tag arena at over 4,500 square feet. The sportsplex also offers baseball, soccer, and football, as well as a nature-themed outdoor mini golf course and more. READ MORE

Sportscenter of Connecticut

Shelton
In addition to sports like hockey, ice skating, bowling and batting cages, Connecticut Sportsplex has an arcade. Additionally, the whole family can play a game of mini golf or lazer tag. Sitting on 20 acres and boasting 150,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor activities, there is sure to be something for everyone. READ MORE

Thrillz of Danbury

Danbury
Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park is an indoor action-adventure park. Thrillz attractions include slides, foam pits, obstacles and aerial fun. Other attractions include a climbing wall, sky joust, free jump, laser tag, virtual roller coaster, and more. READ MORE

RPM Raceway - Connecticut

Stamford
RPM Raceway is an all-electric indoor karting and entertainment destination providing an authentic, exhilarating and memorable racing experience. In addition to karting, enjoy a state-of-the-art arcade and redemption store, the RPM Bar + Grill, professional racing simulators, virtual reality experience, and interactive bowling. READ MORE

Xtreme Play

Danbury
Xtreme Play Connecticut in Danbury has a ropes course, laser tag, virtual reality experiences, and rock climbing. There is also mini-bowling and arcade games, as well as plenty of food and beverages. Choose from 4 party packages.  READ MORE
Strap in for a fun-filled day at these Connecticut fun centers! Photo courtesy of Tree Trails in Mystic
Strap in for a fun-filled day at these Connecticut fun centers! Photo courtesy of Tree Trails in Mystic

Outdoor Amusement Centers in Connecticut

Sonny's Place

Somers
Sonny’s Place in Somers, Connecticut, is easy to get to from anywhere in western New England You’ll find well-maintained, safe attractions, free and convenient parking, a full service grill and ice cream restaurant — everything you need for a day filled with fun. READ MORE

Brownstone Adventure Sports Park

Portland
Spend the day having fun with the whole family on Brownstone's zip lines. Other attractions and activities include swimming, fun water obstacles, cliff jumping, wakeboarding, rock climbing, kayaking, and paddleboaring. READ MORE

The Adventure Park at Storrs

Storrs
Are you ready for the best climbing and zip line adventure Connecticut has to offer? Get outside and into the aerial adventure park in Storrs,CT to experience a self-guided tree-to-tree climbing adventure. With roughly 106 tree top platforms connected by bridges, ladders, 26 zip lines and other crossings, our trails are color-coded like ski trails for all abilities and are designed for self-discovery. READ MORE

Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum - Family Fun

Bridgeport
Are you ready for the best climbing and zip line Connecticut has to offer? Adventure Park’s 11 “treetop trails” consist of about 180 platforms installed in the trees and connected by various configurations of cable, wood, and rope to form “crossings” of different kinds including the ever-popular zip lines. The aerial trails at Adventure Park are color-coded and welcome challenge levels from age five through adult. READ MORE

Tree Trails Mystic

Mystic
Tree Trails Adventures is a great place for a day out, with family-friendly trails for everyone–from beginner to expert. Climb and zip during the nighttime Glow in the Park. The main park is for ages 7 – adult, and KidTrails is ideal for ages 4 – 7. Reservations are recommended. READ MORE

Laser Tag Plus

Waterbury
Laser Planet Plus boasts New England's largest laser tag arena. Other activities include virtual reality games, bumper cars, and an arcade. Two party packages available with optional add ons for up to 11 players. 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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