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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27.6 Miles
100% 10 votes
Farms & Ranches 232 Town Street, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
With horseback riding lessons offered on site, Ray of Light Farm presents an opportunity for visitors to interact with rescued farm animals. The farm also offers wagon rides around the barn during school field trips.
27.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 1615 Stanley St., New Britain, CT MoreLess Info
Located on the campus of Central Connecticut State University, the Copernican Observatory & Planetarium provides lectures, observing sessions and other, astronomical-related activities at no cost. In addition, there is a regularly scheduled, free show held on Saturdays.
27.7 Miles
100% 12 votes
Libraries 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426 MoreLess Info
Essex Library Association offers books in multimedia formats for its visitors. The library has a service where visitors can book a private session with a librarian to help them locate a book or provide technical advice.
27.8 Miles
63% 24 votes
Golf 1793 Northville Tpke., Riverhead, NY 11901 MoreLess Info
Built in 1999, Long Island National Golf Club features a par 71 course through rolling hills, and windswept fairways and greens. Challenge yourself and book your tee-time for a round today.
27.8 Miles
80% 119 votes
Specialty Museums Danbury Railway Museum, Danbury, CT 06813 MoreLess Info
Rail fans flock to the Danbury Railway Museum in Danbury, Connecticut. It contains one of the country's largest collections of vintage train cars, engines and paraphenalia. The museum also offers train rides and has a large gift boutique.
27.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1 Independence Way, Danbury, CT 06810 MoreLess Info
The Danbury Ice Arena is a hockey rink and skating facility that is home to the Danbury Whalers hockey team. In addition to professional hockey, the rink offers open skating, youth leagues, and lessons, and is available for party rentals.
27.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Beaches 29 Plum Bank Road, Old Saybrook, CT 6475 MoreLess Info
Visitors can spend a day at the beach relaxing or skimboarding at Harvey Beach. The beach has a patch of eel grass with a variety of birds in it. There are several lifeguards on duty during the day.
27.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Historic Homes 20 West Ave, Essex, CT MoreLess Info
Built in the 1700s, Pratt House is the former farm house of one of the early settlers of the city. The house contains authentic furniture and decor from the Pilgrim to the Colonial eras.
28.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 175 Shrub Road, Bristol, CT 6010 MoreLess Info
The Barnes Harry C Memorial Nature Center is a 68 acre nature center dedicated to providing an open area for the public to learn of the importance of the natural world. The center offers several educational exhibits and hiking trails.
28.1 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 1702 Main Street, Newington, CT 6111 MoreLess Info
The mission of the Newington Historical Society & Trust Inc is to promote interest in local and regional history, be it religious, cultural, architectural, social, economic, or artistic. The society manages museums and archives.
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