Best Kid-Friendly Spots for Afternoon Tea in Connecticut: Mommy and Me Tea
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Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea at these cozy CT spots!
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Visiting Silverman's Farm with Kids: A Destination for CT Families
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Enjoy play spaces, animals, PYO fruit, and more at Silverman's Farm!
33 Things To Do in Fairfield, Connecticut with Kids
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Explore our top picks for Fairfield, with beaches, playgrounds, and family-friendly restaurants!
Visiting Playhouse Fairfield with Kids
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Have a ball at Playhouse Fairfield's fun indoor play space!
Visiting Pumpkintown USA in Connecticut
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Visiting Pumpkintown USA in East Hampton is a Halloween tradition in Connecticut. Do you love pumpkins, Halloween, and fall fun? Then Pumpkintown USA is the ultimate destination in Connecticut for your family. Pumpkintown celebrates fall’s favorite essential - the pumpkin! And Pumpkintown USA offers Halloween fun without the scares, which is perfect for the little ones in your pumpkin patch. Read on for our guide to visiting Pumpkintown USA in Connecticut.
Ready to get creative with your own pumpkin? See our tips for Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas and Pumpkin Stencil Ideas for Kids. For more autumn activities to delight your family, check out our Fall Fun Guide for Connecticut Kids. And find more spooky (and not-so-spooky!) fun in our Top Halloween Events in Connecticut.
College Sports in Connecticut: Where To See Games with Kids
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College sports in Connecticut—football, basketball, hockey, and more—are almost always in season. College sports provide a family fun outing with tons of entertainment, kid-friendly snacks, and photo opportunities with mascots. Many of our picks are indoors—perfect for family entertainment in any weather. Plus, Connecticut's college sports events are very affordable. And some Connecticut colleges offer a kids sports club with tons of perks, from free admission to meeting players. Whether it is Division I, II, or III, here is our list of Connecticut college sports to watch with kids from the crowd.
Kids love cheering on the home team, wearing college colors, and trying to get on the Jumbotron. If watching a sport live sparks interest in athletics, check out Sports Centers, Gyms, and Fun Zones for Connecticut Kids.
Kiawah Island with Kids: 40 Best Things To Do on Kiawah Island, SC
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Kiawah Island, SC is a southern oasis known for world-class golfing, 10 miles of pristine beaches, unbeatable hospitality, and tons of fun things to do with kids. The island centers around the Kiawah Island Golf Resort and its endless family activities, from swimming and water sports to biking and arts and crafts. Just 25 miles from Charleston, Kiawah Island is the perfect place for a relaxing, fun, and memorable family vacation.
From the luxurious Sanctuary Hotel to spacious villas, home rentals, and cottages, Kiawah Island offers a variety of accommodations to suit any family’s size and budget. Many of these are managed by Kiawah Island Golf Resort, which gives guests access to all of the resort's amenities.
Here are 40 of our favorite things to do on Kiawah Island, South Carolina with kids, including the best family-friendly restaurants. For more Southern family vacation ideas, take a look at our Southern States Vacation Guide, which includes more South Carolina locales like Columbia and Hilton Head.
Train Rides for Connecticut Kids: Fun on the Metro North-New Haven Line
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Kids love train rides. In Connecticut, taking the Metro North-New Haven line usually means commuting to work or going to the city for the day. But riding on the train can be a short day trip to a new town or a fun activity near a local station. Either way, it’s fun for children to see all their train favorites like meeting a conductor, holding a ticket (get a paper one at your station!), and just looking out the window. And riding the train adds an element of fun to the destination. No car seats or traffic on this leisurely day out. Another perk is that kids under 5 ride free on the Metro North, and kids 5 - 11 years old are only $1 per trip with a paying adult—all aboard!
Here is a list of stations where you can hop off, with activities to do right off the train without needing a car. Head to your local station and start your next train adventure on Metro North’s New Haven Line. Choo-Choo! And check out our Connecticut Day Trips and Weekend Getaway Guide for more fun ways to explore Connecticut with kids.
