Spotlight Connecticut
Connecticut is lighting up with family fun all weekend long! Photo courtesy of Holiday Wish Express
Glow Hartford, Holiday Wish Express, and More Fun Things To Do in CT This Weekend
Thanksgiving celebrations and Christmas fun light up CT this weekend!
Find the best things to do in CT this November 2025, like the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. Photo courtesy of the event.
The Best Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids November 2025, According to Mommy Poppins Editors
Autumn fun and early holiday magic come to Connecticut for November 2025!
For a limited time, save on enrollment at BrightPath Child Care centers with special Cyber Week deals and discounts.
BrightPath Child Care in Connecticut: Top Parent Questions Answered
Plus, Cyber Week enrollment deals.
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Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Connecticut Families
Find holiday lights, Santa, and more Christmas and holiday experiences to share with the kids.
All will be merry and bright soon, so get your tickets to these Christmas events in Connecticut! Stamford Holiday Wish photo courtesy of the author
CT Must-Do Christmas Events to Book Now Before They Sell Out
[node:summary]Grab tickets to these popular CT holiday events while you can!
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!
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!
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.
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
Explore kid-friendly spots in Connecticut for pancakes, waffles, French toast, and more!
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.
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!
New England Family Travel Guide
The best towns, museums, and more family-friendly attractions in New England.
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.
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.

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The Enchanted Forest in Greenwich
Greenwich Botanical Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Glow Hartford - Indoor Holiday Light Festival & Market
Connecticut Convention Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven
Lighthouse Point Park - 5:00 PM Pick
Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo - 5:30 PM Pick
Opening Night Holiday Lights Spectacular at Old Mystic Village
Olde Mystick Village - 5:00 PM Pick
The Enchanted Forest in Greenwich
Greenwich Botanical Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Holiday Wish Express in Stamford
Stamford Town Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Astro-Fest at Stamford Nature Center
Stamford Nature Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Thanksgiving Pie and Cake Decorating Class at Ben and Jerry's
Ben & Jerry's - 10:00 AM Pick
Glow Hartford - Indoor Holiday Light Festival & Market
Connecticut Convention Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Holiday Wish Express in Stamford
Stamford Town Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Swiftie Experience at the Bijou
Bijou Theater - 10:00 AM Pick
Thanksgiving Cupcakes and Crafts at Giggling Pug in Milford
The Giggling Pig Milford - 10:00 AM Pick
Princess Party at Velvet Mill
Velvet Mill - 10:00 AM Pick
Glow Hartford - Indoor Holiday Light Festival & Market
Connecticut Convention Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven
Lighthouse Point Park - 5:00 PM Pick
A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities at Danbury Library
Danbury Public Library - 6:00 PM Pick
Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge Connecticut - various times Pick
Tiny Creatures, Big Lives at the Bruce Museum
The Bruce Museum - various times Pick
Mandala Rock Painting at Danbury Library
Danbury Public Library - 5:00 PM
Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven
Lighthouse Point Park - 5:00 PM Pick
Speedcubing Club for Kids at Danbury Library
Danbury Public Library - 5:30 PM
Pokémon Master Engineering at Danbury Library
Danbury Public Library - 5:00 PM
Seaside Shadows Ghost Tours
Seaside Mysteries - 8:00 PM
Photos with Santa at the Danbury Fair Mall
Danbury Fair Mall - various times
Bruce Beginnings Junior: A is for Ants at The Bruce
The Bruce Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Thanksgiving Eve at Creative Jam
Creative Jam - 2:00 PM Pick
Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven
Lighthouse Point Park - 5:00 PM Pick
Magic of Lights at Pratt & Whitney Stadium
Pratt & Whitney Stadium - 5:00 PM Pick
Walnut Beach Tree Lighting in Milford
Walnut Beach Arch - 5:00 PM
Manchester Road Race
Downtown Manchester - 8:00 AM Pick
Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Road Race
Wakeman Boys/Girls Club - 8:00 AM Pick
Rowayton Turkey Trot
Rowayton Library - 9:00 AM Pick
Glow Hartford - Indoor Holiday Light Festival & Market
Connecticut Convention Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Thanksgiving Dinner at A Villa Louisa
A Villa Louisa - 11:00 AM Pick

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