Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend 2025 includes celebrations of culture and family fun in CT. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum

Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend 2025 in Connecticut: Best Things To Do with Kids

They are coming to Connecticut any way witch they can for the top things to do in October 2025 with kids! Witch Paddle photo by Kaylee Wright, courtesy of Adventure Mystic.

21 Best Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids October 2025, According to Mommy Poppins Editors

Fall foliage experiences give New England families a chance to enjoy leaf-peeping in exciting ways. Photo courtesy of the Adventure Park at Storrs

Foliage Experiences in New England 2025: Fun Takes on Fall Foliage

CT Fall Day Trips Guide: Orchards, Festivals, and Family Getaways 2025

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

Enjoy the best of the Fall, with apple picking in Connecticut and fun apple festivals. Photo courtesy of Holmberg Orchards & Winery

Apple Picking in CT in 2025: Best Apple Farms and Apple Festivals for Kids

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

Indoor spots offer plenty of adventure in Connecticut.

Connecticut Guide to Indoor Play Spaces & Fun Zones

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Bubbles are a classic free fun activity for Connecticut kids

Guide to Free Fun Things to Do for Connecticut Kids

Bike the ground of Fort Trumbull. Photo courtesy Visit CT

Connecticut Day Trips & Weekend Getaways Guide

Photo courtesy of Flamig Farm

Best Petting Zoos in Connecticut: Animals Up Close at Farms and Petting Zoos

Find a sweet treat for the whole family at the best places for breakfast in Connecticut with kids! Photo courtesy of Hotcakes

Best Breakfast Restaurants in Connecticut

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

Parents can enjoy some relaxation when their kids spend time at the

10 Family-Friendly Hotels and Spa Resorts in Connecticut

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

Ball pit fun at Chelsea Piers.

Great Birthday Party Places in Connecticut for Preschoolers

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

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

Take a step back in time with a visit to Mystic Seaport. Photo courtesy of Ally Noel

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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

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

Run through the vineyards at Aquila's Nest. Photo courtesy of Aquila's Nest, Facebook

The Best Family-Friendly Vineyards and Wineries in Connecticut

Practice new skills at Calf's Pasture Beach, photo courtesy of Norwalk Skate Park, Facebook

Top Skate Parks in Connecticut

Create colorful storm clouds out of shaving cream and food coloring.

25 Preschool Science Experiments: Simple Science for Toddlers through Kindergarten Kids

Revel in nature's majesty at Webb Mountain. Photo by Ally Noel

Best Nature Centers in Connecticut To Visit with Kids

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

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

The Halloween fun is creeping in along with the top things to do in Connecticut this weekend. Photo courtesy of Flamig Farm

Halloween Fun, Fall Festivals, and More Fun Things To Do in CT This Weekend

This Week: Easter Egg Hunts and Spring Festivals, Focus on Dumbo, Things to Do Over Spring Break

4/5/12 - By Raven Snook

Easter is the main event this week and all of our sites have posts about cool community Easter egg hunts and festivals, from NYC to Long Island to New Jersey and beyond. We also updated our posts about New Jersey's awesome Easter Bunny train rides and where to take photos with the big rabbit in NYC, and our Boston site has tips on creating healthier Easter baskets.

This week also marks the start of Passover and spring break. If you're planning a NYC staycation, we have lots of ideas about what to do over spring break. And if you want to get out of town, you have plenty of time to take a day trip or even plan a longer getaway with the help of our new Mommy Poppins Travel Site.

Here's what else we shared this week on our NYC site:

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One of our favorite summer programs, Beam Camp, is launching cool and creative after-school classes in Brooklyn.

Got a son who just loves to dance? Send him to one of these boys-only ballet, hip-hop or other dance classes.

Spring fairs kick off this month and we've got the scoop on ten awesome festivals, including annual favorites like the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair and the Cherry Blossom Festival.

If you're wondering how you're going to amuse the kids during spring break, we have lots of enriching and entertaining suggestions, all free or affordable. A good bet: New York Hall of Science's brand-new interactive Animation exhibit, which we just loved.

April also marks National Poetry Month and we've got ideas about how to enjoy poetry with your kids (beyond reading Dr. Seuss).

Kid in need of a professional haircut? We found seven Manhattan salons that make snipping a tear-free experience.

Dumbo is our neighborhood of the month and we started our series of posts with our top 40 things to do in Dumbo with kids.

Our best bets for the weekend include a ton of Easter celebrations, including eggs hunts and Fifth Avenue's awesome Easter Bonnet Parade and Festival, the New York International Auto Show and the last day of Macy's Flower Show.

About the Author

Raven is a writer, editor, performer and mom, who was born and bred in NYC, just like her husband, her mother and now, her daughter. In addition to Mommy Poppins, she has written about parenting and pop culture for New York Magazine, Time Out New York, The Village Voice, the New York Post, TV Guide and SheKnows. She's also the founder of Hot Mama Burlesque, the world's only all-moms burlesque show.

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