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.
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26.8 Miles
11% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 542 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring six auditoriums, Bow Tie Cinemas Royale 6 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers assisted listening and descriptive audio devices, 3D movies and a concession area with food and drinks.
26.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 325 Grumman Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 MoreLess Info
A 227 acre wooded park with a historic mansion on the property, Cranbury Park / Gallaher Estate offers a variety of attractions. The park has hiking trails and a disc golf course, and the estate is available for rentals.
26.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks Eagle Ridge Drive, Essex, CT 6426 MoreLess Info
Canfield woods is a nature preserve that spans over 300 acres of dense woods, wetlands, and interesting rock formations. The area is home to a variety of plant and animal species.
26.9 Miles
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National & State Parks 8 Echo Farm Road, East Haddam, CT 6469 MoreLess Info
A 300-acre park, Machimoodus State Park features a variety of landscapes, including woods, meadows, uplands, and waterfront areas. Visitors can bird watch, hike the extensive trails, or simply relax and take in nature.
27.0 Miles
86% 22 votes
Specialty Museums 90 Battle Street, Bristol, CT MoreLess Info
Located in Bristol, Connecticut, The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum is a storehouse of vintage horror-movie memorabilia. The works of Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and their contemporaries are immortalized in the museum's collection of costumes, props, photos and more.
27.0 Miles
A Laser Tag entertainment center with a variety of obstacles and structures in the arena, Laser Quest - Newington specializes in birthday and other parties. The arena offers memberships and group deals.
27.0 Miles
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National & State Parks 8-10 Echo Farm Road, East Haddam, CT 6469 MoreLess Info
Spanning 300 acres, Machimoodus State Park is composed of woodlands, rivers, cove waterfronts, and scenic hiking trails. Picnic areas and pit toilets are available, and birdwatching, fishing, and horseback riding are permitted.
27.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Mountains 5 Trumbull Ln, Farmington, CT 6032 MoreLess Info
Part of the Metacomet Ridge range, Rattlesnake Mountain is a popular destination for both hikers and rock climbers. Managed by a state park commission, the mountain features numerous marked trails and climbing faces for a variety of skill levels.
27.3 Miles
96% 538 votes
Castles 67 River Rd., East Haddam, CT MoreLess Info
Take a trip back in time on a tour of Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, Connecticut. Tours are available in the spring and summer. Large groups must schedule tours in advance.
27.3 Miles
85% 496 votes
Train Tours One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT 6426 MoreLess Info
Experience the glamour of Golden-Era train travel at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut. Surrounded by rolling hills and pristine waterways, this interpretive museum always makes an impression on its visitors.
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