Winter Fun for Connecticut Kids

Our CT Ambassadors from Mommy Poppins.com are back with some great suggestions for fun family activities all across Connecticut—all winter long!

With its surprise snow days and infamous Nor’easters, Connecticut winters are the stuff that childhood magic is made out of. But when the backyard sledding and a cup of cocoa just isn’t cutting it anymore, it’s time to venture out and about. Whether you want to hit the mountain, learn to skate, explore a museum, or go on an adventure, the Nutmeg State knows how to cure the Winter Blues. See a big list of 25+ things to do this winter in Connecticut or browse the Winter Fun Guide for even more winter activity ideas. 

Featuring: Connecticut Science Center | Discovery Depot at Nature's Art Village | Foxwoods Resort Casino | IT Adventure Ropes Course | Mohawk Mountain Ski Area | Mount Southington Ski Area | New England Air Museum | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | RPM Raceway Stamford | Ski Sundown

Unique Bachelor & Bachelorette Party Ideas in Connecticut

Historically, bachelor and bachelorette parties were expected to be wild nights of letting loose before the wedding—like the ones depicted in movies like ”The Hangover” and “Bridesmaids.” Today, the experience is still a memorable one, but more and more nearly-weds are finding options for celebrating beyond the nightclub and stag party route. Here are just a few creative suggestions for planning pre-wedding festivities in Connecticut with the guys, the girls — or both.

Featuring: Blue Ox Axe Throwing - Wallingford | Connecticut Spirits Trail | Connecticut Wine Country | Fired Up | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Mohegan Sun | Montana Nights Axe Throwing | Monza World Class Karting at Foxwoods | Muse Paintbar (West Hartford) | Muse Paintbar (West Hartford) | On Track Karting | Painting with a Twist | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - Hartford | RPM Raceway Stamford | Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun - Indoor Karting & Trampoline Park | The Connecticut Beer Trail | The Connecticut Signature Cocktail Trail | Two Roads Brewing Company

Indoor Adventures

Whatever the weather is like outside, the fun is non-stop inside — at all these indoor adventure sites around Connecticut. Who knew you could race cars indoors? Or, try rock climbing any time of the year? Here are a few thrilling spots that are open and following safety measures. Just be sure to check with each location before venturing out, as hours may change.

Featuring: Adventure Rooms | Axe It | Chelsea Piers Connecticut | City Climb Gym | City of Waterbury | Escape New Haven | Golf Lounge 18 - Orange | High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge | IT Adventure Ropes Course | Jumpz Trampoline Sports | Lessard Lanes Family Entertainment Center | Middletown Roller Skating Rink | Mind Factory Escape Games | Mission Escape Games | Monster Mini Golf | Montana Nights Axe Throwing | Monza World Class Karting at Foxwoods | Mystified Escape Rooms | Nomads Adventure Quest | Oden's Keep Axe House | On Track Karting | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - Hartford | Prime Climb Mountain Fun | Pursue the Clues | RPM Raceway Stamford | Rock Climb Fairfield | Ron-A-Roll Indoor Roller Skating Center | Sky Zone - Norwalk | Soarin' Indoors | Sonny's Place | SportsCenter of Connecticut | Stone Age Rock Gym | Stumpy's Hatchet House | Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun - Indoor Karting & Trampoline Park | Tactical Airsoft LLC | The Vault Virtual Reality | Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park | Town of Bethany | Town of Glastonbury | Town of Litchfield | Town of New Milford | Xperiment Virtual Reality

High Energy Indoor Fun and Adventure for Non-Stop Kids in Fairfield County

Whatever the weather is like outside, the fun is non-stop inside. Active kids can have a blast jumping, climbing, bouncing, mini-golfing – or hosting a birthday party! Watching them hang on rock walls, swing from ropes and bounce on trampolines, you might even have as much fun as they do. Check out these safety-friendly indoor activity spots in Fairfield County.

Featuring: Bartaco - Stamford | Chelsea Piers Connecticut | Donovan's | Escapology Escape Rooms | Little Barn | Little Pub Fairfield | Mind Factory Escape Games | Old Town Cafe | Panic Room | RPM Raceway Stamford | Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park - Trumbull | Safe Harbor Escape Rooms | Sky Zone - Norwalk | SportsCenter of Connecticut | Sportsplex at Fairfield

Indoor Fun for the Young at Heart in Fairfield County

Whatever the weather is like outside, the fun is non-stop inside, throughout Fairfield County. From auto racing to escape rooms to virtual golf to axe throwing (yep!) and more, there are lots of unusual attractions to challenge and delight the adventurer in you! All of these are open and following strict safety measures due to COVID-19. Just be sure to check with each location before venturing out, as hours and activities may change.

Featuring: Blue Ox Axe Throwing - Bridgeport | Chelsea Piers Connecticut | Escapology Escape Rooms | Fairfield Tennis | Golf Lounge 18 - Fairfield | RPM Raceway Stamford | SportsCenter of Connecticut | Xperiment Virtual Reality

33 Things to Do in Connecticut this June

Looking for something to do in Connecticut in June? Whether you want something active or relaxing, cultural or nature-oriented, artistic or trendy, Connecticut's got you covered. Here are some highlights.

Featuring: Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Clarke Outdoors | Connecticut Beer Trail | Connecticut Chocolate Trail | Connecticut Wine Country | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens | Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana at Mohegan Sun | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | Jones Family Farms | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lyman Orchards | Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & Marketplace | Mohegan Park & Memorial Rose Garden | New England Watersports | On Track Karting | Paddle Mystic-Mystic River Adventure Company | Pardee Rose Gardens | Parkville Market | Quassy Amusement & Waterpark | RPM Raceway Stamford | Rock Climb Fairfield | Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park - Trumbull | Rose's Berry Farm | Scoot & Paddle | Sky Zone - Norwalk | Skydive Danielson | Smash Avenue | Sugar Factory American Brasserie | Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun - Indoor Karting & Trampoline Park | TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge | Thames River Heritage Park & Water Taxi | The Connecticut Pizza Trail | The Essex Public Market & Food Hall | The Glass House | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Southington | TreeTrails Adventures Mystic