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Ready Go Dog Show will be at the Norwalk Oyster Festival for family fun in CT this September 2025. Photo courtesy of JLS Communications
Best Things to Do in CT with Kids in September 2025, According to Mommy Poppins Editors
Explore the top things to do this September 2025 in Connecticut!
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
Explore 2025 foliage fun in Boston, Connecticut, and around New England!
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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
Explore the top free (and fun!) things to do in Connecticut!
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
It's the season for apple picking (and more family fun) throughout 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
PandaFest, Glow Wild and More Fun Things To Do in CT This Weekend
From Pumkintown USA to every corner of CT, the weekend is full of fall fun!

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Toddler Tuesdays at CT Science Center
CT Science Center - 9:00 AM Pick
Bishop's Fall Festival in Guilford
Bishop's Main Orchard - 9:00 AM Pick
Sing me a Story at Fairfield Museum
Fairfield Museum & History Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Wooly Bear Fall Festival at Roaring Brook Nature Center
Roaring Brook Environmental Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Celestial Garden Art Exhibit at Yale
Yale Schwarzman Center - 12:00 PM Pick
Bishop's Fall Festival in Guilford
Bishop's Main Orchard - 9:00 AM Pick
Celestial Garden Art Exhibit at Yale
Yale Schwarzman Center - 12:00 PM Pick
Scott's Orchard Pumpkin Picking Seasons
Scott's Orchard and Nursery - 8:00 AM
Pumpkin Picking at Karabin Farms
Karabin Farm - 9:00 AM
Seaside Shadows Ghost Tours
Seaside Mysteries - 8:00 PM
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Fall Family Festival at Bright Horizons
Multiple Locations Across the US - 3:30 PM
Bishop's Fall Festival in Guilford
Bishop's Main Orchard - 9:00 AM Pick
Celestial Garden Art Exhibit at Yale
Yale Schwarzman Center - 12:00 PM Pick
Thursday Night Cruise Nights in South Windsor
Connecticut Valley Brewing Co. - 3:00 PM Pick
Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo - 5:30 PM Pick
Bishop's Fall Festival in Guilford
Bishop's Main Orchard - 9:00 AM Pick
Celestial Garden Art Exhibit at Yale
Yale Schwarzman Center - 12:00 PM Pick
Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo - 5:30 PM Pick
Spookley Movie Night at Brown's Harvest
Brown's Harvest - 6:00 PM Pick
Pumpkin Painting on the Beach at Calf Pasture
Calf's Pasture Beach - 6:30 PM Pick
Hawk Watch Fest in Greenwich
Greenwich Audubon Center - 7:00 AM Pick
Windsor Freedom Trail Walking Tour
Archer Memorial AME ion Church - 8:00 AM Pick
Bishop's Fall Festival in Guilford
Bishop's Main Orchard - 9:00 AM Pick
Painting with Bunnies at Pottery Piazza
Pottery Piazza - 9:00 AM Pick
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Lebanon County Fairgrounds - 10:30 AM Pick
Bigelow Tea Community Challenge (BTCC) in Southport
Wakemans Boys and Girls Club - 9:00 AM Pick
Bishop's Fall Festival in Guilford
Bishop's Main Orchard - 9:00 AM Pick
Ridgefield's Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off
Ballard Park - 10:00 AM Pick
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Lebanon County Fairgrounds - 10:30 AM Pick
Pumpkin Patch Trolley in East Windsor
Connecticut Trolley Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Bishop's Fall Festival in Guilford
Bishop's Main Orchard - 9:00 AM Pick
Scott's Orchard Pumpkin Picking Seasons
Scott's Orchard and Nursery - 8:00 AM
Pumpkin Picking at Karabin Farms
Karabin Farm - 9:00 AM
Cruise Night at CT Valley Brewing
Connecticut Valley Brewing Co. - 3:00 PM
Seaside Shadows Ghost Tours
Seaside Mysteries - 8:00 PM

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WaterFire Providence: Tips for an Amazing Outdoor Family Experience
Tara D, Sep 16 - Head to WaterFire in Providence for one of Rhode Island's top attractions! READ MORE
The best pumpkin patches in Connecticut offer a great opportunity to explore the outdoors with a fun fall activity! Photo courtesy of Brown's Harvest
The Best Pumpkin Patches in Connecticut Worth the Drive for 2025
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