Things to Do with Kids in New Haven, CT

  • TripBuzz found 266 things to do with kids in or near New Haven, Connecticut, including 239 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fairfield, Stratford, Bridgeport and Hamden.
  • From Ingalls Rink to Connecticut Children's Museum, the New Haven area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, National & State Parks and Libraries.
  • Founded in 1638, the city of New Haven has grown to be Connecticut's second largest city. Home to Yale University, the city is a thriving college town, as well as a business and residential community. Visitors enjoy the areas rich English history, as well as the local libraries, museums and picturesque scenery.
  • TripBuzz found 266 things to do with kids in or near New Haven, Connecticut, including 239 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fairfield, Stratford, Bridgeport and Hamden.
  • From Ingalls Rink to Connecticut Children's Museum, the New Haven area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, National & State Parks and Libraries.
  • Founded in 1638, the city of New Haven has grown to be Connecticut's second largest city. Home to Yale University, the city is a thriving college town, as well as a business and residential community. Visitors enjoy the areas rich English history, as well as the local libraries, museums and picturesque scenery.
Showing 11-20 of 890
0.0 Miles
Sample traditional cuisine from Punjab, Gujarat, Bengal, and southern India, which ranges from homemade paneer to tandoori-grilled meats
4.3 Miles
70% 23 votes
National & State Parks 2 Lighthouse Point Road, New Haven, CT 06512 MoreLess Info
Lighthouse Point Park is a community park and historic site that features a wide expanse of beach. The park has picnic and barbecue areas, a carousel, a rock pier, and pavilions that are available for rental.
0.1 Miles
69% 13 votes
Libraries 133 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06510 MoreLess Info
With a varied collection including an array of books and audiovisual resources, New Haven Free Public Library supports education in and around the community. Special programs for youth, seniors and the general public are also sponsored here.
2.7 Miles
46% 13 votes
Parks New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
Home to a Revolutionary War fort, Fort Hale Park was named for Nathan Hale, a Continental Army soldier designated as Connecticut's state hero. The park offers a sandy beach, a fishing pier, picnic areas and walking paths.
2.7 Miles
40% 5 votes
National & State Parks Wintergreen Avenue, New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
Featuring elevations over 600-ft. above sea level, West Rock Ridge State Park is a scenic public park commonly visited by those who love being in nature. Popular park activities include hiking, boating, fishing, and enjoying the picturesque views throughout.
0.1 Miles
Ghosts of New Haven Walking Tours offers 90 minute walking tours of 'haunted locations' with a 'mysterious atmosphere'. The company has private tours that can accommodate 2 to 10 people.
0.1 Miles
94% 857 votes
Colleges & Universities New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
One of the eight Ivy League colleges, Yale University is located in New Haven, Connecticut. It has many revered programs, including those in engineering, medicine, musicology, physics and the biological sciences.
0.9 Miles
94% 398 votes
Theaters 222 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
Located in New Haven, Connecticut, the Long Wharf Theater is a professional theater heavily involved in community activities, outreach and creative participation. The theater sits on the New Haven Harbor.
0.2 Miles
95% 117 votes
Theaters 222 York St, New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
Dedicated to premiering new theatrical productions and to boldly reinterpreting classic favorites, the Yale Repertory Theater is one of the finest professional theater companies in the United States. Its productions often advance to Broadway, and two have won Pulitzer Prizes.
0.5 Miles
95% 63 votes
Specialty Museums 1 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
Commemorating the organization that was founded in New Haven in 1882, the Knights of Columbus Museum, opened to the public in 1982. The museum is dedicated to archiving and exhibiting documents and artifacts about the organization's history and works.
0.1 Miles
80% 200 votes
Theaters 247 College St, New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
New Haven's Shubert Theater was founded in 1969 and maintains a vibrant, diverse repertoire of plays, concerts and musicals. It is a non-profit organization and offers many discounted ticketing programs that make the productions accessible to low-income individuals.
Showing 11-20 of 890
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE New Haven AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!