Try these active winter boredom busters:
- Connecticut has an incredible list of sledding hills- check out the big map here!
- Get outside and enjoy the winter weather! Powder Ridge is opening an incredible Kids Snow Park for those under 5. Kids will love testing out snowboarding and skiing, as well as some sledding and fun in the snow! Older kids will love tubing (head over at night for epic Intersteller Tubing!), skiing, or snowboarding.
- Get those skates ready! Winterfest Hartford continues through January 6. Plus, ice skating lessons for kids at Veterans Memorial Skate Rink in West Hartford.
- On the off chance we get snow soon- GO SLEDDING! CT has tons of sledding hills and we did a big map of them.
- Beat the Winter Blues by spending time in 80 degree weather- at the pool! Connecticut has tons of indoor pools where you can splash around and get all that energy out- Goldfish Swim School and the YMCA just to name a few!
- Trampoline Parks are full of fun for all ages. Urban Air, Fun City New Britain, Extreme Air Indoor Trampoline Park in Cheshire, or Fun In in Middletown are all great options.
- Indoor Climbing Gyms and Play Areas are a great option for Winter Wiggles! Head over to Jordan’s Furniture IT Adventure Park, Thrillz in Danbury, Visit a My Gym, or visit Romp N Roll Wethersfield.
- Climb some rocks at Rock Spot Climbing Wallingford, Rock Climb Fairfield, Stone Age Manchester, or Central Rock Gym Glastonbury.
- Enjoy indoor Go Karting: RPM Raceway in Stamford, Wallingford’s On Track Karting, Monza World at Foxwoods, or Supercharged in Montville.
- Have fun indoor mini golfing at Bethel’s The Cave, Newington’s Arena Golf or Nomad’s Adventure Quest.
- Check out free/low cost indoor fun at these FREE indoor playplaces or restaurant play areas.
Cultural Connecticut Fun
- Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on the UCONN STORRS Campus puts on a FREE Concert courtesy of Lenard Chamber Music Series at Jorgensen: Angelina Gadeliya & Decoda on January 26
- Fun for the whole family on Jan 17 as The Addams Family Musical comes to Waterbury’s Palace Theater
- Another FREE concert on Jan 11: Ashforth Concert: Tune In, Play On with Mozart for Munchkins at Greenwich Lib*
- Jan 4: First Free Weekend at Connecticut Historical Society*
- Jan 11: Open Cockpit Day at the New England Air Museum
- Jan 17: Family Movie Night: PAW Patrol: The Movie*
- New Space Exhibit at CT Science Center
- New Britain Museum of American Art is FREE on Saturday Mornings between 10-12. For our grown up readers, they are having an extra special murder mystery event.
- Jan 11: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford FREE Second Saturday: Geometric Designs
- Bruce Museum, Greenwich Events: Plus visit for FREE on Tuesdays!
- Jan 20: Flying Machine Lego Contest at New England Air Museum*
- Try out a new Museum- Check out this list of unexpectedly Kid Friendly Museums in Connecticut.
- Family fun doesn’t have to cost a fortune- we have a list of 10 FREE Connecticut Museums. and our guide to free/reduced museums,
- Check out the Trains at the CT River Museum– then stop by Pizza Works in Old Saybrook to see their incredible train displays!
Fun at Connecticut Libraries
As always, CT Libraries are bringing the fun! Just a handful of events happening around the state:
- Thursdays between 4-6PM: Wonder Workshop at Mansfield Lib*
- Jan 4: Yoga for Littles & Yoga for Young Adults at Russell Lib*
- Jan 4: Pokemon Party at Bristol Lib*
- Jan 4: Create with a Creator – LEGO South Windsor LIb*
- Jan 6: Family Game Night South Windsor Lib*
- Jan 8: Slime Time at Bristol Lib for Ages 10+*
- Jan 9: Trading Card and Game Night at Rockville Lib*
- Jan 10: Teen Game Lab Danbury Lib*
- Jan 10 & 24: Drop In Playgroup Torrington Lib
- : Pajama Storytime with Yoga at Richmond Lib*
- Jan 11: Living Dragons with Riverside Reptiles at Ridgefield Library*
- Jan 11: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Celebration at Russell Lib*
- Jan 13:Sugar & Spice Workshop at Ridgefield Library*
- Jan 15: OWL Homeschool Hangout*
- Jan 15: LGBTQ+ Teen Game Night Portland Lib*
- Jan 17: Electricity and Motion at Richmond Lib*
- Jan 18: Winter Wonderland Storytime Russell Lib*
- Jan 19: Frogs have Feelings Too Story and Author Visit at Bristol Lib*
- Jan 23: Splash Into Art: Wintry City at Clinton Lib*
- Jan 25: Teddy Bear Yoga at Ridgefield Library*
- Jan 25: Science Saturday at Russell Lib*
- Jan 25: LEGO Club at Russell Lib*
- Jan 25: Hedgehog Craft Adventure Danbury Lib*
- Jan 27: Make Art Monday at Welles Turner Lib*
- Saturdays: Stay and Play at the Clinton Library*
Celebrate 3 Kings Day
Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MLK Jr Day is on January 20 this year, and there are tons of events happening around the state. Also, don’t forget that it’s a National Day of Service – stay tuned for a list of ideas!
- Jan 20: MLK Celebration at Stepping Stones Museum
- Jan 20: Community Celebration at the New Britain Museum of American Art*
- Jan 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Day: Stories and Reflections at the Wadsworth*
- Jan 20: Bridgeport has a Dream Community celebration*
- MLK Day of Service is a national initiative to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through making communities brighter places. Consider doing a kitchen table service project – kids can make cards for a local senior center or veterans, put together care packages, or get some ideas here!
- Head to the Yale Peabody Museu for their MLK Day Celebration.
