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Amusement Parks
Lake Compounce Amusement Park
271 Enterprise Drive
Bristol, CT
271 Enterprise Drive
Bristol, CT
Whoever has the most fun, wins! Whether it’s chills or thrills that make you happy we’ve got the best of both, and then some. Play all day on rides like Boulder Dash, Zoomerang, and brand new for 2006 Thunder n’ Lightning. Chill near the lake in Anchor Bay, Clipper Cove and Mammoth Falls. And little thrill seekers will enjoy Garfield
S Circus World perfect for ages 3-10.
Quassy Amusement Park
2132 Middlebury Road
Middlebury, CT
Phone: 1-800-FOR-PARK
Quassy celebrates 98 years of affordable family fun in 2006! In addition to the multitude of exciting and fun-filled attractions for the whole family to enjoy, we specialize in catering private parties for school, church, camp, sporting & corporate events.
Apple/Fruit Picking
Beardsley’s Cider Mill & Orchard
278 Leavenworth Road
Shelton, CT
Phone: 203-926-1098
Pick your own apples from some of the thousands of dwarf and semi-dwarf apple trees in this farm’s fields that have been feeding the region since 1849.
Blue Jay Orchards
125 Plumtrees Road
Bethel, CT
Phone: 203-748-0119
Dating back to 1934, Blue Jay Orchards farms 140 acres. Pick your own apples and hayrides to their pumpkin patch.
Jones Family Farms
266 Israel Hill Road
Shelton, CT
Phone: 203-929-8425
With 400 working acres, the Jones Family Farms has many seasonal crops to pick (in season): strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, gourds and squash. Christmas trees.
Silverman’s Farm
451 Sport Hill Road (Rt. 59)
Easton, CT
203-261-3306
Dozens of varieties of apples to pick. An apple chart on their site shows when the different kinds are ready to be picked. Tractor rides and animals.
Arts and Crafts
All About Art
500 Monroe Turnpike
Monroe, CT
Phone: 203-452-8801
At All About Art they provide quality art lessons to children and adults of all skill levels. Their environment offers a place where people can come to get away from all of the busy distractions of their day-to-day lives while learning, having fun and enhancing their artistic abilities.
All Fired Up
113 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-431-8845
A unique paint-your-own pottery studio with pre-formed bisque shapes to paint and then have fired. All Fired Up has kid-friendly banks, boxes and figurines and dinnerware vases, picture frames for adults. Birthday parties, summer camp, late night adult only night, gift certificates, and some custom made gifts are also offered.
Beadworks
139 Washington Street
South Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-852-9194
Founded in 1987, this was the first store of the Beadworks Group to open in the United States. Today, it is one of the most dynamic bead stores in the world, packed with an astonishing range of beads, findings and related items. From classic glass beads to glittering gemstone jewels, Beadworks’ range is unsurpassed. Also offer birthday parties.
Hand Painted
51 Bank Street
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-326-7991
A contemporary ceramic studio offering a relaxing atmosphere for creativity. We offer a large selection of pottery for you to choose from or, our artists can create beautiful custom pieces. We do birthday, corporate, bridal shower/batchelorette parties and so much more! Come see why we’re a local favorite!
Knitting Central
582 Post Road West
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-454-4300
Knitting Central carries an extensive array of yarns, books, and knitting accessories, and a large selection of buttons and beads. Wonderful gift and holiday treasures are available. Classes are taught weekly by world-renowned teachers and authors. And our ever-popular children’s classes take place weekly with projects galore.
Beaches
Calf Pasture Beach
Off I-95, Exit 16
Norwalk, Ct
203-854-7806
Open Memorial Day-September
This 33-acre beach is the larges in the area. Features include a miniature golf area, softball fields, volleyball courts, sailboat/windsurf/kayak rentals. Parking fee $15/car.
Jennings Beach
South Benson Road, off I-95 at Exit 22
Fairfield, CT
Beach has playground for children, bathhouse and food concession. Parking fee per car $15 weekdays, $25 weekends.
Lake Mohegan
Tahmore Road, off the Merritt Parkway at Exit 15
Fairfield, CT
Open Memorial Day-Labor Day
Lake beach with public grills and a picnic area. Admission: $18 per person weekdays, $15 per person weekends.
Long Beach
Oak Bluff, off I-95 at Exit 30N/31S
Stratford, CT
Open Memorial Day-September
Parking fee $10 per car.
Penfield Beach
Fairfield Beach Road, off I-95 at Exit 22
Fairfield, CT
Phone: 203-256-3010
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
Beach amenities include a playground, picnic area with public grills, food concession and restrooms, Parking fee: $15 per car weekdays, $25 per car weekends.
Seaside Park Beach
Barnum Dyke, Off I-95 at Exit 27
Bridgeport, CT
Phone: 203-576-7233
Open: Memorial Day-Labor Day
Beach with a picnic area, food concession, bathhouse and restrooms. $5 parking fee per car.
Sherwood Island State Park
Off I-95 at Exit 18
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-566-2305
State park features a one-and-a-half mile beach, fishing areas, food concession and swimming areas. Parking fee: $5 in state/$8 out of state weekdays, $12 out of state weekends. Open Memorial day-Labor Day
Weed Beach
Nearwater Lane, off I-95 at Exit 27
Darien, CT
Phone: 203-656-7325
Beach amenities include public grills, picnic areas, tennis courts; reservations are required for the tennis courts. A $25 parking fee per car is charged. Open Memorial Day-September.
Birthday Parties
All Fired Up
113 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-431-8845
(See Arts and Crafts Section for more information)
Art & Soul
80 Main Street
New Canaan, CT
Phone: 203-972-1610
Art & Soul/The Bead Bar offers birthday parties for children, who may choose to paint potter or do a beading project; families supply the refreshments.
Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT
Phone: 203-869-5272
Audubon parties include: 3-hour room rental, set-up and clean up with a 45 minute nature program incorporating a hike and interactive nature fun with a choice of themes; Seasonal Celebration, Happy Bird-day or Waterworlds. Refreshments, party favors and decorations are provided by the host family, who must become Center members.
Beadworks
139 Washington Street
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-852-9194
(For More Information see the Arts and Crafts Section).
Galaxy of Cookies
47 Saugatuck Avenue
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-226-9731
Want a unique, new and exciting birthday party idea for your child? Bring them to Galaxy Cookies for fun and creativity icing freshly baked cookies. Galaxy Cookies will take care of the preparation, activities and clean up; you simply bring the cake and arrange for your lunch of choice (Four Brothers Pizza and Roly Poly are our next door neighbor and brings hot pizza over at exactly the right time). You also have the option of having a Jumbo Galaxy Cookie Cake ($25), which the birthday child gets to decorate. We always have paper goods for your use, but feel free to bring your preferred theme plates, napkins, tablecloths, etc.
Glamour & Glitz
Fairfield County, CT
Phone: 203-333-7483
Give the little girls in your life the birthday or special occasion party of their dreams. Michele Santello, licensed hairstylist and make-up artist, has created Glamour & Glitz, for magical party makeovers that include: funky hair with updos and curls, nails done with special design glitter, fun make-up and much more.
Hand Painted
51 Bank Street
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-326-7991
(See Arts and Craft Section for more information)
The Knitting Niche
115 Mason Street
Greenwich, CT
Phone: 203-869-6205
At the knitting Niche browse the latest yarns and accessories or just relax and knit. Knitting classes from beginner to advanced. Need an idea for a birthday party? The Knitting Niche is happy to host your event.
Lakeside Pottery, Ceramic School & Studio
543 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-323-2222
Our parties are fun and educational and can be designed with a wide range of activities such as work on the potters wheel, and building project, sculpturing and glazing. A typical party is one session where the participants build their art project and select the glaze they like at the end.
Little Gym
1 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, Ct
Phone: 203-544-9905
(See Gymnastics Section for more information)
Maritime Aquarium
10 North Water St.
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-852-0700
Dive in to birthday fun with a memorable party at The Maritime Aquarium. Celebrate with sharks, seals and sea turtles! Marine-themed crafts, a private tour of the Aquarium-plus, the birthday child’s name is announced at a seal feeding.
My Three Sons
62 Wall Street
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-838-3013
“You Invite the Guests We Do All the Rest.” 5 Party Packages designed for any age or budget-hassle free. Parties reserved for 1-½ hours in our private party rooms. Parties can include: soft play gym; jackpot party wheel; beverages; invitations; party host; pizza; carvel ice cram cake; goody bags; laser tag; and more. Party rooms accommodate a min. of 10 and a max. of 30 children.
New Canaan Nature Center
144 Oenoke Ridge Road
New Canaan, CT
Phone: 203-966-9577
Our themed Natural Science Birthday Parties entertain, delight and educate children from ages 3-12. Our party themes include Live Animal visits, The Science of Harry Potter, a Safari Party and much more! A variety of party add-on choices are available including personalized invitations and thank you card, party favors, party ware and decorations, even piñatas!
Performance Dance
12 Fitch St.
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-855-1118
(See Dance section for more information).
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
220 East Putnam Ave.
Cos Cob, CT
Phone: 203-629-KIDS
The party takes place in our special “Glamour Girl” dressing room…where your birthday girl and friends will be treated like a star. Girls will be pampered with a pretty hairstyle, make-up application and manicure. They can choose beautiful dress up clothes and put on a fashion show, where we will snap their picture!
SportsCenter
784 River Road
Shelton, CT
Phone: 203-929-6500
They have everything you need for a unique, fun birthday party! A private room, refreshments, choice of 18-hole miniature golf course, a baseball/softball batting stadium, the world’s only double-decker rinks for ice and seasonal inline skating, and a golf driving range. If you like, choose the all sports party featuring use of our entire facility.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-322-1646
The SMNC offers children’s birthday parties with the following themes: farm or nature—3 or older; planetarium—6 or older; observatory—10 or older. Facilities include the Overbrook Nature Center, the Heckscher Barn and the Observatory. Parties last 1-½ hours. Parents are responsible for the refreshments, party favors and decorations. The host family must be SMNC members.
Sweet Rexies
136 Washington St.
South Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-853-2513
Offers several party themes and fun ideas to help create the perfect party them. We let you build your own party, and include what you want to include, for a truly individualized party menu. All of our parties include a craft of your choice, decorations, candy games, candy favors and prize giveaways.
Tumble Bugs
11 Allen Road
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-847-4994
(See Gymnastics section for more information).
Cooking
S Circus World perfect for ages 3-10.
Quassy Amusement Park
2132 Middlebury Road
Middlebury, CT
Phone: 1-800-FOR-PARK
Quassy celebrates 98 years of affordable family fun in 2006! In addition to the multitude of exciting and fun-filled attractions for the whole family to enjoy, we specialize in catering private parties for school, church, camp, sporting & corporate events.
Apple/Fruit Picking
Beardsley’s Cider Mill & Orchard
278 Leavenworth Road
Shelton, CT
Phone: 203-926-1098
Pick your own apples from some of the thousands of dwarf and semi-dwarf apple trees in this farm’s fields that have been feeding the region since 1849.
Blue Jay Orchards
125 Plumtrees Road
Bethel, CT
Phone: 203-748-0119
Dating back to 1934, Blue Jay Orchards farms 140 acres. Pick your own apples and hayrides to their pumpkin patch.
Jones Family Farms
266 Israel Hill Road
Shelton, CT
Phone: 203-929-8425
With 400 working acres, the Jones Family Farms has many seasonal crops to pick (in season): strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, gourds and squash. Christmas trees.
Silverman’s Farm
451 Sport Hill Road (Rt. 59)
Easton, CT
203-261-3306
Dozens of varieties of apples to pick. An apple chart on their site shows when the different kinds are ready to be picked. Tractor rides and animals.
Arts and Crafts
All About Art
500 Monroe Turnpike
Monroe, CT
Phone: 203-452-8801
At All About Art they provide quality art lessons to children and adults of all skill levels. Their environment offers a place where people can come to get away from all of the busy distractions of their day-to-day lives while learning, having fun and enhancing their artistic abilities.
All Fired Up
113 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-431-8845
A unique paint-your-own pottery studio with pre-formed bisque shapes to paint and then have fired. All Fired Up has kid-friendly banks, boxes and figurines and dinnerware vases, picture frames for adults. Birthday parties, summer camp, late night adult only night, gift certificates, and some custom made gifts are also offered.
Beadworks
139 Washington Street
South Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-852-9194
Founded in 1987, this was the first store of the Beadworks Group to open in the United States. Today, it is one of the most dynamic bead stores in the world, packed with an astonishing range of beads, findings and related items. From classic glass beads to glittering gemstone jewels, Beadworks’ range is unsurpassed. Also offer birthday parties.
Hand Painted
51 Bank Street
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-326-7991
A contemporary ceramic studio offering a relaxing atmosphere for creativity. We offer a large selection of pottery for you to choose from or, our artists can create beautiful custom pieces. We do birthday, corporate, bridal shower/batchelorette parties and so much more! Come see why we’re a local favorite!
Knitting Central
582 Post Road West
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-454-4300
Knitting Central carries an extensive array of yarns, books, and knitting accessories, and a large selection of buttons and beads. Wonderful gift and holiday treasures are available. Classes are taught weekly by world-renowned teachers and authors. And our ever-popular children’s classes take place weekly with projects galore.
Beaches
Calf Pasture Beach
Off I-95, Exit 16
Norwalk, Ct
203-854-7806
Open Memorial Day-September
This 33-acre beach is the larges in the area. Features include a miniature golf area, softball fields, volleyball courts, sailboat/windsurf/kayak rentals. Parking fee $15/car.
Jennings Beach
South Benson Road, off I-95 at Exit 22
Fairfield, CT
Beach has playground for children, bathhouse and food concession. Parking fee per car $15 weekdays, $25 weekends.
Lake Mohegan
Tahmore Road, off the Merritt Parkway at Exit 15
Fairfield, CT
Open Memorial Day-Labor Day
Lake beach with public grills and a picnic area. Admission: $18 per person weekdays, $15 per person weekends.
Long Beach
Oak Bluff, off I-95 at Exit 30N/31S
Stratford, CT
Open Memorial Day-September
Parking fee $10 per car.
Penfield Beach
Fairfield Beach Road, off I-95 at Exit 22
Fairfield, CT
Phone: 203-256-3010
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
Beach amenities include a playground, picnic area with public grills, food concession and restrooms, Parking fee: $15 per car weekdays, $25 per car weekends.
Seaside Park Beach
Barnum Dyke, Off I-95 at Exit 27
Bridgeport, CT
Phone: 203-576-7233
Open: Memorial Day-Labor Day
Beach with a picnic area, food concession, bathhouse and restrooms. $5 parking fee per car.
Sherwood Island State Park
Off I-95 at Exit 18
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-566-2305
State park features a one-and-a-half mile beach, fishing areas, food concession and swimming areas. Parking fee: $5 in state/$8 out of state weekdays, $12 out of state weekends. Open Memorial day-Labor Day
Weed Beach
Nearwater Lane, off I-95 at Exit 27
Darien, CT
Phone: 203-656-7325
Beach amenities include public grills, picnic areas, tennis courts; reservations are required for the tennis courts. A $25 parking fee per car is charged. Open Memorial Day-September.
Birthday Parties
All Fired Up
113 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-431-8845
(See Arts and Crafts Section for more information)
Art & Soul
80 Main Street
New Canaan, CT
Phone: 203-972-1610
Art & Soul/The Bead Bar offers birthday parties for children, who may choose to paint potter or do a beading project; families supply the refreshments.
Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT
Phone: 203-869-5272
Audubon parties include: 3-hour room rental, set-up and clean up with a 45 minute nature program incorporating a hike and interactive nature fun with a choice of themes; Seasonal Celebration, Happy Bird-day or Waterworlds. Refreshments, party favors and decorations are provided by the host family, who must become Center members.
Beadworks
139 Washington Street
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-852-9194
(For More Information see the Arts and Crafts Section).
Galaxy of Cookies
47 Saugatuck Avenue
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-226-9731
Want a unique, new and exciting birthday party idea for your child? Bring them to Galaxy Cookies for fun and creativity icing freshly baked cookies. Galaxy Cookies will take care of the preparation, activities and clean up; you simply bring the cake and arrange for your lunch of choice (Four Brothers Pizza and Roly Poly are our next door neighbor and brings hot pizza over at exactly the right time). You also have the option of having a Jumbo Galaxy Cookie Cake ($25), which the birthday child gets to decorate. We always have paper goods for your use, but feel free to bring your preferred theme plates, napkins, tablecloths, etc.
Glamour & Glitz
Fairfield County, CT
Phone: 203-333-7483
Give the little girls in your life the birthday or special occasion party of their dreams. Michele Santello, licensed hairstylist and make-up artist, has created Glamour & Glitz, for magical party makeovers that include: funky hair with updos and curls, nails done with special design glitter, fun make-up and much more.
Hand Painted
51 Bank Street
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-326-7991
(See Arts and Craft Section for more information)
The Knitting Niche
115 Mason Street
Greenwich, CT
Phone: 203-869-6205
At the knitting Niche browse the latest yarns and accessories or just relax and knit. Knitting classes from beginner to advanced. Need an idea for a birthday party? The Knitting Niche is happy to host your event.
Lakeside Pottery, Ceramic School & Studio
543 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-323-2222
Our parties are fun and educational and can be designed with a wide range of activities such as work on the potters wheel, and building project, sculpturing and glazing. A typical party is one session where the participants build their art project and select the glaze they like at the end.
Little Gym
1 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, Ct
Phone: 203-544-9905
(See Gymnastics Section for more information)
Maritime Aquarium
10 North Water St.
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-852-0700
Dive in to birthday fun with a memorable party at The Maritime Aquarium. Celebrate with sharks, seals and sea turtles! Marine-themed crafts, a private tour of the Aquarium-plus, the birthday child’s name is announced at a seal feeding.
My Three Sons
62 Wall Street
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-838-3013
“You Invite the Guests We Do All the Rest.” 5 Party Packages designed for any age or budget-hassle free. Parties reserved for 1-½ hours in our private party rooms. Parties can include: soft play gym; jackpot party wheel; beverages; invitations; party host; pizza; carvel ice cram cake; goody bags; laser tag; and more. Party rooms accommodate a min. of 10 and a max. of 30 children.
New Canaan Nature Center
144 Oenoke Ridge Road
New Canaan, CT
Phone: 203-966-9577
Our themed Natural Science Birthday Parties entertain, delight and educate children from ages 3-12. Our party themes include Live Animal visits, The Science of Harry Potter, a Safari Party and much more! A variety of party add-on choices are available including personalized invitations and thank you card, party favors, party ware and decorations, even piñatas!
Performance Dance
12 Fitch St.
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-855-1118
(See Dance section for more information).
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
220 East Putnam Ave.
Cos Cob, CT
Phone: 203-629-KIDS
The party takes place in our special “Glamour Girl” dressing room…where your birthday girl and friends will be treated like a star. Girls will be pampered with a pretty hairstyle, make-up application and manicure. They can choose beautiful dress up clothes and put on a fashion show, where we will snap their picture!
SportsCenter
784 River Road
Shelton, CT
Phone: 203-929-6500
They have everything you need for a unique, fun birthday party! A private room, refreshments, choice of 18-hole miniature golf course, a baseball/softball batting stadium, the world’s only double-decker rinks for ice and seasonal inline skating, and a golf driving range. If you like, choose the all sports party featuring use of our entire facility.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-322-1646
The SMNC offers children’s birthday parties with the following themes: farm or nature—3 or older; planetarium—6 or older; observatory—10 or older. Facilities include the Overbrook Nature Center, the Heckscher Barn and the Observatory. Parties last 1-½ hours. Parents are responsible for the refreshments, party favors and decorations. The host family must be SMNC members.
Sweet Rexies
136 Washington St.
South Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-853-2513
Offers several party themes and fun ideas to help create the perfect party them. We let you build your own party, and include what you want to include, for a truly individualized party menu. All of our parties include a craft of your choice, decorations, candy games, candy favors and prize giveaways.
Tumble Bugs
11 Allen Road
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-847-4994
(See Gymnastics section for more information).
Cooking
Kids ‘r’ Cookin
Fairfield County,CT
Phone: 914-937-2012
Kids ‘r’ Cookin offers fun Cooking Classes for children 2 and up, and summer camp for children 8 and up where they will mix, stir and whip up delicious, healthy meals, snacks and desserts. Children learn lifelong kitchen skills and fundamentals of healthy eating. Serving Lower Fairfield and Westchester Counties.
Dance
Fairfield County,CT
Phone: 914-937-2012
Kids ‘r’ Cookin offers fun Cooking Classes for children 2 and up, and summer camp for children 8 and up where they will mix, stir and whip up delicious, healthy meals, snacks and desserts. Children learn lifelong kitchen skills and fundamentals of healthy eating. Serving Lower Fairfield and Westchester Counties.
Dance
Jazzworx Dance Center
61 Main Street
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-852-9989
Offering classes in Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Break dance, Lyrical, Ballet and Contemporary in their state-of-the-art facility in historic Norwalk. With a staff of primarily NYC professionals, chosen for their passion and enthusiasm as well as their expertise, Jazzworx provides classes for ages 3 and up and a student performing company.
New Canaan Academy of Tap
45 Grove Street
New Canaan, CT
Phone: 203-972-9174
Express yourself with Dance! Classes, ages 3-adult, beginner through advanced. Tap, jazz, Ballet, Modern, Lyrical, Girls Hip-Hop and Boys Hip-Hop/Break dancing. Adult classes: Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Latin Jazz. Students learn the fundamentals and techniques of each dance form offered: develop coordination, rhythmical skills, and form their own confident styles.
Performance Dance
12 Fitch Street
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-855-1118
Where Dance Lives! Performance Dance offers a rich artistic program that embraces the joy of dance. Fun classes for all ages taught by professionals from Bernier Dance. We’ll find the right class for you! Summer Camp and Birthday Parties available. Additionally, the facility is available for rent.
Westport Academy of Dance
345 Post Road West
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-226-9987
Teaching classical ballet, modern, jazz and tap to children and teens for over 20 years. Programs include classes for all ages and levels of ability. Students are given a number of opportunities to perform and compete through programs such as The Nutcracker, and Westport’s Academy of Dance Team.
Gymnastics
61 Main Street
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-852-9989
Offering classes in Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Break dance, Lyrical, Ballet and Contemporary in their state-of-the-art facility in historic Norwalk. With a staff of primarily NYC professionals, chosen for their passion and enthusiasm as well as their expertise, Jazzworx provides classes for ages 3 and up and a student performing company.
New Canaan Academy of Tap
45 Grove Street
New Canaan, CT
Phone: 203-972-9174
Express yourself with Dance! Classes, ages 3-adult, beginner through advanced. Tap, jazz, Ballet, Modern, Lyrical, Girls Hip-Hop and Boys Hip-Hop/Break dancing. Adult classes: Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Latin Jazz. Students learn the fundamentals and techniques of each dance form offered: develop coordination, rhythmical skills, and form their own confident styles.
Performance Dance
12 Fitch Street
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-855-1118
Where Dance Lives! Performance Dance offers a rich artistic program that embraces the joy of dance. Fun classes for all ages taught by professionals from Bernier Dance. We’ll find the right class for you! Summer Camp and Birthday Parties available. Additionally, the facility is available for rent.
Westport Academy of Dance
345 Post Road West
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-226-9987
Teaching classical ballet, modern, jazz and tap to children and teens for over 20 years. Programs include classes for all ages and levels of ability. Students are given a number of opportunities to perform and compete through programs such as The Nutcracker, and Westport’s Academy of Dance Team.
Gymnastics
Little Gym
1 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-544-9905
Non-competitive Gymnastics, Sports, Music and Karate. Birthday Parties, Summer and Holiday Camps and Parents’ Survival Nights.
Tumble Bugs
11 Allen Road
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-847-4994
Age appropriate Gym Programs, Mommy and Me Programs, Birthday Parties.
Horseback Riding
1 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-544-9905
Non-competitive Gymnastics, Sports, Music and Karate. Birthday Parties, Summer and Holiday Camps and Parents’ Survival Nights.
Tumble Bugs
11 Allen Road
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-847-4994
Age appropriate Gym Programs, Mommy and Me Programs, Birthday Parties.
Horseback Riding
All the Kings Horses
199 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-438-0110
Specializing in hunter-jumper disciplines. For the beginner rider, adults and children, they have everything you need to start your adventure-affordable helmets, boots, jodhpurs, riding gloves and crops. For the advanced equestrian-quality saddlery and show attire from leading suppliers.
Museums
199 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-438-0110
Specializing in hunter-jumper disciplines. For the beginner rider, adults and children, they have everything you need to start your adventure-affordable helmets, boots, jodhpurs, riding gloves and crops. For the advanced equestrian-quality saddlery and show attire from leading suppliers.
Museums
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
258 Main St.
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-438-4519
The recently expanded museum has twelve galleries, a performing space, education center, and sculpture garden; and plays host to a variety of performing arts events and programming for children to adults. Museum Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 12 noon to 5 PM; Tuesdays free all day. Closed on Mondays and New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Discovery Museum
4450 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: 203-372-3521
Children will find themselves getting excited about science with help from this museum’s physical science exhibits, planetarium programs, and Challenger Learning Center. Programs for kids cover topics like space travel, robotics, and ocean exploration. Wondertots for five and six year olds presents creative art and science activities, including cooking, terrariums, machines, animals and music.
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 North Water St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
Kids and parents can visit nose-to-nose with sharks, seals, river otters, wrinkly sea turtles, stinging jellyfish. Educational public cruises, changing exhibits, a working boat shop, touch tanks, toddler play area, and an IMAX movie theater with a screen that’s six stories
Make this a place of seafaring adventure.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT 06903
Phone: 203-322-1646
This museum offers something for almost all kids, from helping farmers care for the animals on Heckler Farms to star shows in the planetarium. Hands on farming activities include animal grooming, gardening, and aquaculture. Children can attend planetarium shows and look through telescopes at the observatory. Check for season changes in hours and programs.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
303 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
Phone: 203-899-0606
With five galleries (one for toddlers only) and scores of activities, this museum offers fun and discovery for children ages 10 and younger. Among other adventures, kids may build a racecar, talk through a Message Tube, fl a simulated helicopter, submerge in a submarine, explore a gorilla’s nest, and learn the dynamics of the water cycle.
The Barnum Museum
820 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: 203-331-1104
The museum’s core exhibit include Baby Bridgeport, a mounted elephant born in 1882; a three-quarter-inch scale model of a circus with more than 3,000 miniatures; an exhibit about Barnum protégé, General Tom Thumb; an Egyptian mummy, and exhibits on 19th Century Connecticut life. Gift shop sells circus books, posters, prints, and toys.
Music
258 Main St.
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-438-4519
The recently expanded museum has twelve galleries, a performing space, education center, and sculpture garden; and plays host to a variety of performing arts events and programming for children to adults. Museum Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 12 noon to 5 PM; Tuesdays free all day. Closed on Mondays and New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Discovery Museum
4450 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: 203-372-3521
Children will find themselves getting excited about science with help from this museum’s physical science exhibits, planetarium programs, and Challenger Learning Center. Programs for kids cover topics like space travel, robotics, and ocean exploration. Wondertots for five and six year olds presents creative art and science activities, including cooking, terrariums, machines, animals and music.
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 North Water St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
Kids and parents can visit nose-to-nose with sharks, seals, river otters, wrinkly sea turtles, stinging jellyfish. Educational public cruises, changing exhibits, a working boat shop, touch tanks, toddler play area, and an IMAX movie theater with a screen that’s six stories
Make this a place of seafaring adventure.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT 06903
Phone: 203-322-1646
This museum offers something for almost all kids, from helping farmers care for the animals on Heckler Farms to star shows in the planetarium. Hands on farming activities include animal grooming, gardening, and aquaculture. Children can attend planetarium shows and look through telescopes at the observatory. Check for season changes in hours and programs.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
303 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
Phone: 203-899-0606
With five galleries (one for toddlers only) and scores of activities, this museum offers fun and discovery for children ages 10 and younger. Among other adventures, kids may build a racecar, talk through a Message Tube, fl a simulated helicopter, submerge in a submarine, explore a gorilla’s nest, and learn the dynamics of the water cycle.
The Barnum Museum
820 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: 203-331-1104
The museum’s core exhibit include Baby Bridgeport, a mounted elephant born in 1882; a three-quarter-inch scale model of a circus with more than 3,000 miniatures; an exhibit about Barnum protégé, General Tom Thumb; an Egyptian mummy, and exhibits on 19th Century Connecticut life. Gift shop sells circus books, posters, prints, and toys.
Music
Katerina Katsiotis Dillulio
CT
Phone: 203-570-4214
Learn to play the piano! Introduce your child to music education and deepen their appreciation for the arts! Private piano lesson s offered to children of all ages.
Moving to the Beat
300 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT
Phone: 203-563-9200
Musical play classes using rhythm, movement, instruments, humor, and props! Enhances academic performance and emotional well-being. Ages 6 mos. to 7 years. Founder “Robert The Guitar Guy” teaches your child. Caregiver-participation and drop-off classes. “Free trial class” and “Second child half price.” Enrollment is ongoing. Fees prorated. Great parking!
Music Together of Fairfield County
76 Walbin Court
Fairfield, CT
Phone: 203-256-1656
Music Together, an innovative, researched music and movement program, offers classes for children from birth through age 5, in eight convenient locations. Nurture your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement with singing, dancing, chanting and playing instruments in an informal, relaxed setting where children develop at their own pace.
Nature Centers
CT
Phone: 203-570-4214
Learn to play the piano! Introduce your child to music education and deepen their appreciation for the arts! Private piano lesson s offered to children of all ages.
Moving to the Beat
300 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT
Phone: 203-563-9200
Musical play classes using rhythm, movement, instruments, humor, and props! Enhances academic performance and emotional well-being. Ages 6 mos. to 7 years. Founder “Robert The Guitar Guy” teaches your child. Caregiver-participation and drop-off classes. “Free trial class” and “Second child half price.” Enrollment is ongoing. Fees prorated. Great parking!
Music Together of Fairfield County
76 Walbin Court
Fairfield, CT
Phone: 203-256-1656
Music Together, an innovative, researched music and movement program, offers classes for children from birth through age 5, in eight convenient locations. Nurture your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement with singing, dancing, chanting and playing instruments in an informal, relaxed setting where children develop at their own pace.
Nature Centers
Audubon Center of Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT
Phone: 203-869-5272
This 285-acre nature sanctuary in the backcountry of Greenwich CT has 7 miles of walking trails, nature exhibit displays, a children’s learning center, a nature gift shop and nature arts gallery. Nature programs year round for all ages, summer nature camp and school programs. Admission fee.
Bartlett Arboretum
151 Brookdale Road
Stamford, CT
Phone: 23-322-6971
Open: Daily, year round
Set on 63 acres. Visitors will find woodland and swamp environments, as well as a pond. There are several ecology trails, a swamp walk, library and greenhouse. No charge for admission.
Bowman Observatory
Millbank and East Elm Streets
Greenwich, CT
Phone: 203-869-0376
Open: Year round, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
There is no charge for admission. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Greenwich.
CT Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary
314 Unquowa Road
Fairfield, CT
Phone: 203-259-0416
This museum features the natural history of Southwestern Connecticut. A special children’s section augments the regular exhibits. The six-acre sites contain the museum, nature education center, and trails for walking. A donation is requested.
CT Audubon Society Nature Center
2325 Burr Street
Fairfield, CT
Phone: 203-259-6305
Open: Year round, Tuesday-Saturday
On this site visitors will find exhibits, a library and a gift shop. In addition, there is an injured bird compound where visitors can observe the treatment and recuperation of birds that have been harmed in the wild. The 160-acre Larsen Sanctuary has many trails that wind through the woods and around ponds, including walks for the blind, elderly and disabled.
Darien Nature Center
120 Brookside Road
Darien, CT
Phone: 203-655-7459
Open: Year-round, Monday-Saturday
This center has a natural walking trail and exhibits featuring live animals. Children’s programs are held year round. Free admission.
Devil’s Den Preserve
33 Pent Road
Weston, CT
Phone: 203-226-4991
Open: Daily, year-round
More than 20 miles of hiking trails and several historical sites are featured on this preserve. Programs are scheduled throughout the year. No admission fee.
Mianus River Preserve
Westover Road
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-977-4692
Open: Daily, year round
Facilities for walking, hiking, biking and fishing. No charge for admission.
Nature Center for Environmental Activities
10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-227-7253
Open: Year-round, daily
Trails, an aquarium, live animals, hand-on exhibits for children and a gift shop all are part of this 62 acre wildlife sanctuary. A donation is requested.
New Canaan Nature Center
144 Oenoke Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: 203-966-9577
Fascinating look into the science and nature in the area. Set on 40 acres, the Nature Center features gardens and a solar-heated greenhouse, as well as many trails, exhibits, an arboretum, live animals, and a maple sugar shed.
Hours: Grounds open dawn to dusk daily; buildings and officer open Monday-Saturday 9Am-4PM. Donation requested.
Ordway Preserve
165 Goodhill
Weston, CT
Phone: 203-226-4991
Open: Daily, year-round
This preserve is home to an arboretum with 3 miles of walking trails. Special programs are scheduled on the site throughout the year. No admission fee.
Rolnick Observatory
182 Bayberry Lane
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-227-0925
Open: Year-round, Wednesday and Thursday evenings
Sponsored by the Westport Astronomical Society. Call ahead, no admission charge.
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-322-1646
Open: Daily, year round; planetarium open Sunday afternoons only.
Experience nature, science and the outdoors at this 118-acre site. The museum houses changing exhibits on both area and natural history, as well as a planetarium. Outside the museum visitors will find a lake, working farm, wildlife center, picnic areas and numerous trails. Admission is charged for most areas of the center.
Weir Farm National Historic Site
735 Nod Hill Road
Wilton, CT
Phone: 203-834-1896
Open: Year Round; April-October, daily; November-March, Monday-Friday.
A national park that was the impressionist artist J. Alden Weir’s summer home. The park hosts many exhibits and special programs. Visitors can enjoy fishing, hiking, and nature trails.
Woodcock Nature Center
56 Deer Run Road
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-762-7280
Set on 146 acres, the nature center has numerous walking and hiking trails. The area offers great opportunities for bird watching and observation of geology. Regular walks and programs are scheduled throughout the year. Gift shop on the premises.
Roller Skating
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT
Phone: 203-869-5272
This 285-acre nature sanctuary in the backcountry of Greenwich CT has 7 miles of walking trails, nature exhibit displays, a children’s learning center, a nature gift shop and nature arts gallery. Nature programs year round for all ages, summer nature camp and school programs. Admission fee.
Bartlett Arboretum
151 Brookdale Road
Stamford, CT
Phone: 23-322-6971
Open: Daily, year round
Set on 63 acres. Visitors will find woodland and swamp environments, as well as a pond. There are several ecology trails, a swamp walk, library and greenhouse. No charge for admission.
Bowman Observatory
Millbank and East Elm Streets
Greenwich, CT
Phone: 203-869-0376
Open: Year round, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
There is no charge for admission. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Greenwich.
CT Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary
314 Unquowa Road
Fairfield, CT
Phone: 203-259-0416
This museum features the natural history of Southwestern Connecticut. A special children’s section augments the regular exhibits. The six-acre sites contain the museum, nature education center, and trails for walking. A donation is requested.
CT Audubon Society Nature Center
2325 Burr Street
Fairfield, CT
Phone: 203-259-6305
Open: Year round, Tuesday-Saturday
On this site visitors will find exhibits, a library and a gift shop. In addition, there is an injured bird compound where visitors can observe the treatment and recuperation of birds that have been harmed in the wild. The 160-acre Larsen Sanctuary has many trails that wind through the woods and around ponds, including walks for the blind, elderly and disabled.
Darien Nature Center
120 Brookside Road
Darien, CT
Phone: 203-655-7459
Open: Year-round, Monday-Saturday
This center has a natural walking trail and exhibits featuring live animals. Children’s programs are held year round. Free admission.
Devil’s Den Preserve
33 Pent Road
Weston, CT
Phone: 203-226-4991
Open: Daily, year-round
More than 20 miles of hiking trails and several historical sites are featured on this preserve. Programs are scheduled throughout the year. No admission fee.
Mianus River Preserve
Westover Road
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-977-4692
Open: Daily, year round
Facilities for walking, hiking, biking and fishing. No charge for admission.
Nature Center for Environmental Activities
10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-227-7253
Open: Year-round, daily
Trails, an aquarium, live animals, hand-on exhibits for children and a gift shop all are part of this 62 acre wildlife sanctuary. A donation is requested.
New Canaan Nature Center
144 Oenoke Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: 203-966-9577
Fascinating look into the science and nature in the area. Set on 40 acres, the Nature Center features gardens and a solar-heated greenhouse, as well as many trails, exhibits, an arboretum, live animals, and a maple sugar shed.
Hours: Grounds open dawn to dusk daily; buildings and officer open Monday-Saturday 9Am-4PM. Donation requested.
Ordway Preserve
165 Goodhill
Weston, CT
Phone: 203-226-4991
Open: Daily, year-round
This preserve is home to an arboretum with 3 miles of walking trails. Special programs are scheduled on the site throughout the year. No admission fee.
Rolnick Observatory
182 Bayberry Lane
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-227-0925
Open: Year-round, Wednesday and Thursday evenings
Sponsored by the Westport Astronomical Society. Call ahead, no admission charge.
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-322-1646
Open: Daily, year round; planetarium open Sunday afternoons only.
Experience nature, science and the outdoors at this 118-acre site. The museum houses changing exhibits on both area and natural history, as well as a planetarium. Outside the museum visitors will find a lake, working farm, wildlife center, picnic areas and numerous trails. Admission is charged for most areas of the center.
Weir Farm National Historic Site
735 Nod Hill Road
Wilton, CT
Phone: 203-834-1896
Open: Year Round; April-October, daily; November-March, Monday-Friday.
A national park that was the impressionist artist J. Alden Weir’s summer home. The park hosts many exhibits and special programs. Visitors can enjoy fishing, hiking, and nature trails.
Woodcock Nature Center
56 Deer Run Road
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-762-7280
Set on 146 acres, the nature center has numerous walking and hiking trails. The area offers great opportunities for bird watching and observation of geology. Regular walks and programs are scheduled throughout the year. Gift shop on the premises.
Roller Skating
The Rinks Ice and Roller Skating Rink
784 River Road
Shelton, CT
Phone: 203-929-6500
Science
784 River Road
Shelton, CT
Phone: 203-929-6500
Science
FasTracKids
1881 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT
Phone: 203-338-8200
Interactive science enrichment and experiments for kids ages 3-7.
Skating (Indoors)
1881 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT
Phone: 203-338-8200
Interactive science enrichment and experiments for kids ages 3-7.
Skating (Indoors)
Danbury Ice Arena
1 Independence Way
Danbury, CT
Phone: 203-794-1704
Darien Ice Rink
55 Old Kings Highway
Darien, CT
Phone: 203-655-8251
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink
Sherman Avenue
Greenwich, CT
Phone: 203-531-8560
Stamford Twin Rinks
1063 Hope St.
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-968-9000
Terry Connors Ice Rink
Cove Island Park
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-977-4513
Winter Garden
111 Prospect Ridge
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-438-4423
Wonderland of Ice
123 Glenwood Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
Phone: 203-576-8110
Skating (Outdoors)
1 Independence Way
Danbury, CT
Phone: 203-794-1704
Darien Ice Rink
55 Old Kings Highway
Darien, CT
Phone: 203-655-8251
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink
Sherman Avenue
Greenwich, CT
Phone: 203-531-8560
Stamford Twin Rinks
1063 Hope St.
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-968-9000
Terry Connors Ice Rink
Cove Island Park
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-977-4513
Winter Garden
111 Prospect Ridge
Ridgefield, CT
Phone: 203-438-4423
Wonderland of Ice
123 Glenwood Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
Phone: 203-576-8110
Skating (Outdoors)
Binney Park
Sound Beach Avenue and Arch Street
Greenwich, CT
Phone: 203-622-7814
Though it’s a favorite picnic spot when the July 4th fireworks display happens, this lovely 22-acre park, open dawn to dusk, has a pond for skating with benches lining it.
Mead Memorial Park
Richmond Hill Road
New Canaan, CT
Phone: 203-594-3600
With its 24.5 acres, baseball field and picnic areas, some might think Mead only comes to life during the summer time. But its ponds have become a popular spot in winter for ice-skating and there are bathrooms.
The Rink at Longshore
260 Compo Round South
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-226-7465
A full-fledged outdoor rink, with stunning views of Long Island Sound. The Rink at Longshore also rents skates, has a snack bar and can offer a list of skating instructors.
Tilley Pond Park
Lakeside and West Avenues
Darien, CT
Phone: 203-656-7325
With over 8 acres, and situated in the heart of Darien, the park has a wide variety of trees and woods, as well as the ponds which offers outdoor skating in winter. A stone hut with a fireplace allows skaters to thaw, and then go back for more ice time.
Tennis
Sound Beach Avenue and Arch Street
Greenwich, CT
Phone: 203-622-7814
Though it’s a favorite picnic spot when the July 4th fireworks display happens, this lovely 22-acre park, open dawn to dusk, has a pond for skating with benches lining it.
Mead Memorial Park
Richmond Hill Road
New Canaan, CT
Phone: 203-594-3600
With its 24.5 acres, baseball field and picnic areas, some might think Mead only comes to life during the summer time. But its ponds have become a popular spot in winter for ice-skating and there are bathrooms.
The Rink at Longshore
260 Compo Round South
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-226-7465
A full-fledged outdoor rink, with stunning views of Long Island Sound. The Rink at Longshore also rents skates, has a snack bar and can offer a list of skating instructors.
Tilley Pond Park
Lakeside and West Avenues
Darien, CT
Phone: 203-656-7325
With over 8 acres, and situated in the heart of Darien, the park has a wide variety of trees and woods, as well as the ponds which offers outdoor skating in winter. A stone hut with a fireplace allows skaters to thaw, and then go back for more ice time.
Tennis
Kings Highway Tennis Club
98 Old Kings Highway
Darien, CT
Phone: 203-655-8769
Tennis camp for juniors age 6 and up. Monday-Friday summer sessions June 19-August 25 includes half-day 9:30 Am-12: 30 PM, with tennis strategy, drills, games, and prizes. Age and ability separate beginners and intermediates. Full day camp includes morning tennis plus bowling, soccer, arts/crafts and more until 4 PM.
Fairfield Indoor Tennis
15 Old Dam Road
Fairfield, CT
Phone: 203-254-0440
From September through May, Fairfield Indoor ahs a full range of programs for kids. Children 4 to 6 can enjoy our Pee Wee program-juniors ages 7 and up have a variety of fun options, depending on skill and ability.
Zoos
98 Old Kings Highway
Darien, CT
Phone: 203-655-8769
Tennis camp for juniors age 6 and up. Monday-Friday summer sessions June 19-August 25 includes half-day 9:30 Am-12: 30 PM, with tennis strategy, drills, games, and prizes. Age and ability separate beginners and intermediates. Full day camp includes morning tennis plus bowling, soccer, arts/crafts and more until 4 PM.
Fairfield Indoor Tennis
15 Old Dam Road
Fairfield, CT
Phone: 203-254-0440
From September through May, Fairfield Indoor ahs a full range of programs for kids. Children 4 to 6 can enjoy our Pee Wee program-juniors ages 7 and up have a variety of fun options, depending on skill and ability.
Zoos
Beardsley Zoo
1975 Noble Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Phone: 203-394-6565
This zoo exhibits hundreds of animals, from tigers to monkeys and everything in between. Habitats for children to explore include a South American rainforest and a New England Farmyard. There is a picnic grove, carousel, Victorian greenhouse and café. Summer programs include Animal Tales and A Day at the Ocean.
1975 Noble Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Phone: 203-394-6565
This zoo exhibits hundreds of animals, from tigers to monkeys and everything in between. Habitats for children to explore include a South American rainforest and a New England Farmyard. There is a picnic grove, carousel, Victorian greenhouse and café. Summer programs include Animal Tales and A Day at the Ocean.
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