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Exploring Connecticut with Littles
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items Tiny humans + long days = help! Discover CT spots that make exploring with toddlers easier (and way more fun).
Sections
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Museums
Play Cafes
Libraries
Zoos/Aquariums
Holiday Favorites
Trampoline Parks
Museums
If you’re looking for a hands-on, kid-approved day out, Stepping Stones Museum is a total win. From interactive exhibits that spark curiosity to spaces where little ones can explore, create, and just be kids, it’s perfect for toddlers and early eleme...
Stepping Stones Museum for Children | Norwalk, CT
Kid City is a dream for little explorers! With themed play areas that let kids role-play, climb, and use their imagination, it’s the perfect spot for toddlers and young kids to burn energy while having a blast.
Kidcity Children's Museum
The Peabody Museum is a must-visit for little explorers with big imaginations! From dinosaur skeletons to fascinating hands-on exhibits, it’s a place where kids can wander, learn, and have fun!
Home | Yale Peabody Museum
We had the best day at the Connecticut Science Center! So many hands-on exhibits and cool experiments kept the my daughter busy and learning without even realizing it. She loved the water play exhibit !
Connecticut Science Center
Visit the river museum and then walk around downtown Essex . It’s the cutest , quaint town which makes for the perfect day.
Connecticut River Museum
This is a great free option if you’re looking for something simple and not crowded ! The nature center has fish, frogs, birds, and more ! Perfect for a nice day so you can walk around Hammonasset Park or head to the beach!
Meigs Point Nature Center
Visit the PEZ factory and see the production area plus learn about the history. A fun place to take little ones at an affordable price.
PEZ Visitor Center
Play Cafes
Stay n Play is a toddler (and mom!) favorite! With soft play areas, climbing structures, and plenty of space for little ones to run, jump, and explore, it’s perfect for burning off energy—especially on cold or rainy days.
STAY 'N PLAY GYM | HOME
Peek a Brew Play Café is a win-win for kids and parents alike! Little ones can climb, explore, and play in a safe, imaginative space, while parents can sip coffee, relax, and catch up with friends.
Peek-a-Brew Play Cafe
Perfect Play Date is just that—perfect for little adventurers! With climbing structures, imaginative play areas, and plenty of space to run and explore, it keeps toddlers and young kids happily entertained.
Perfect Playdate!
Perfect place for pretend play ! Your littles can explore the STEM WALL, ball pit , police station , fire station , super market , and more! Also has a cafe where parents can grab a coffee and a treat !
MiniTown Café & Play
Libraries
This library has the cutest children’s section with a lot of opportunity for pretend play. They also have great programs for toddlers and school age children .
Atwater Memorial Library
The children’s section here is so cute and open making it the perfect place for littles to explore . Several pretend play areas and a soft play area for infants !
Children
Zoos/Aquariums
Mystic Aquarium is a total win for curious little minds! From playful penguins to mesmerizing sea life exhibits, it’s hands-on fun that keeps toddlers and young kids excited.
Mystic Aquarium
Beardsley Zoo is the perfect spot for little animal lovers! With a variety of animals to see, hands-on experiences, and plenty of space to explore, it’s a fun way for kids to get outside, move around, and explore!
CT Beardsley Zoo
Such a fun spot for a family day! My toddler loved watching the seals and touching the stingrays (total highlight). It’s super clean, easy to get around with a stroller, and there’s so much for little ones to see without getting overwhelmed.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Holiday Favorites
Pumpkintown USA is a fall dream come true for families! From pumpkin picking and hayrides to fun activities for little ones, it’s a hands-on, seasonal adventure that kids will love.
Pumpkintown U.S.A.
The Glow Wild event at the Zoo is perfect for the whole family . The entire zoo is beautifully decorated with large lanterns.
Glow Wild - Connecticut's Beardsley ...
Such a fun fall play area with corn pits , big slides , pumpkins , hay rides , and more . You can also visit the store and the creamery which makes the most amazing ice cream treats.
Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery
Visit the pick your own area, head to the pumpkin patch/ corn maze , and then grab some ice cream from the creamery. They also have some farm animals you can feed. Bonus : winery next door 😉
Rose Orchards
The cutest farm with gorgeous ground . Perfect for taking a nice walk or family pictures . Close to Halloween, they have a pumpkin carving party and then display all the pumpkins.
Parmelee Farm
Huge indoor Christmas light display with an entire activity area for little . Bounce houses , train rides , hot chocolate , and more . Perfect activity around the holidays !
Glow Hartford
Trampoline Parks
Large indoor trampoline park that has so many fun activity areas and a designated area for toddlers only.
Funz Trampoline Park Hamden
Family Friendly Breweries
We’ve been here many times with our toddler and everyone is always so welcoming. Big outdoor area makes it the perfect place for a family outing.
Coastline Brewing Company & Pizzeria
Perfect place to go with little ones in the summer because of the huge outdoor area and patio. Great food!
Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue