Family Activities in Connecticut
Looking for things to do in Connecticut with kids? We have mapped 120 family-friendly places across the area, from family entertainment centers (38), museums & educational attractions (21) and nature & gardens (13).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Connecticut. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
Indoor activities for kids in Connecticut
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 72 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in Connecticut
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 22 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in Connecticut
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
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Popular places in Connecticut
Connecticut Science Center is a science museum located at 250 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, Connecticut. Families can explore hands-on exhibits, attend events…
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A museum of art in downtown Hartford holding nearly 50,000 works spanning 5,000 years. The collection ranges from ancient Greek and Roman pieces through European…
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The Mark Twain House & Museum, a National Historic Landmark in Hartford, Connecticut, was the home of America’s greatest author, Samuel Clemens (a.k.a. Mark Twain)…
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About the CMCH A private, nonprofit, educational organization established in 1825, the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History is the state’s official historical…
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Veterans Memorial Ice Skating Rink is an indoor ice rink operated by the Town of West Hartford, Connecticut, offering local families a place to skate throughout…
The Firestone is a creative studio in West Hartford, CT, where families can paint pottery, work with clay, and relax with a treat at the on-site cafe. Visitors are…
Webb Deane Stevens Museum is a historic house museum in Wethersfield preserving three colonial-era homes tied to Revolutionary War history. Families can join…
The Children's Museum is a family-oriented museum located at 180 Mohegan Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut. It offers educational programming for children…
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Connecticut?
We list 120 kid-friendly places in Connecticut, led by family entertainment centers (38) and museums & educational attractions (21). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Connecticut for free?
22 of the places we list in Connecticut are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in Connecticut when it is raining?
There are 72 indoor places in Connecticut, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.