Swim, dance, music, art and STEM programs across Fairfield County, vetted for parents. Pick a program, send one quick inquiry, and hear back directly.
See every program in FairfieldStamford · Dance & Theater · Indoor
A-Z Dance Studio in Stamford teaches ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, lyrical, and acro to kids ages 2 through teens, with classes grouped by age and skill level across multiple weeknight and weekend time slots.
Star Center classes for ages 1-8 run weekday mornings and Saturday mornings at Stamford Recreation, offering a quieter option than evening sessions.
Stratford · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
All About Ceramics in Stratford is a paint-your-own ceramics studio in the Oronoque Shopping Plaza where kids and families choose pre-made pieces to decorate and glaze. The studio has been operating since 1988 and offers classes, camps, and party hosting for various age groups.
Studio is located in the Oronoque Shopping Plaza across from Sikorsky, making it easy to spot.
Easton · Parks & Playgrounds · Indoor
Easton Community Center in Easton runs Playtots Preschool, a state-licensed program for ages 2-5 that emphasizes learning through play, hands-on exploration, and social-emotional development alongside academic skills.
Before and after school care available, with before-school starting at 7:30am and after-school care until 5:30pm.
Westport · Hiking & Nature · Indoor & outdoor
Earthplace in Westport is a 62-acre wildlife sanctuary with an indoor Animal Hall, naturalist-led hikes, and drop-in programs like animal feedings and story time. Kids can explore streams, meadows, and forests while learning about native species and conservation.
Grounds are free and open dawn to dusk year-round; building admission is charged but drop-in animal programs run daily at 11am and 10:30am.
Wilton · Farms & Animals · Indoor & outdoor · Hosts birthdays
Ambler Farm in Wilton is a working farm with resident animals, gardens, and seasonal programs where kids interact with goats, sheep, rabbits, and chickens; participate in hands-on activities like tractor rides, hayrides, and garden work; and attend year-round educational programs from preschool through teen apprenticeship.
Birthday parties are entirely outdoors and weather-dependent.
Bethel · Museums & History · Indoor
The Bethel Historical Society preserves local history in an 1842 Second Meeting House on Main Street in Bethel, featuring exhibits on the town's past including the Civil War monument and P.T. Barnum's legacy, and runs a colonial kids camp in summer.
The society offers Colonial Kids Camp in summer for hands-on history learning.
Free · Bridgeport · Libraries
Black Rock Branch Library is a public library branch in Bridgeport housed in an 11,000-square-foot renovated building with public computers, free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, a garden area, and programs for all ages including story hours, ESL classes, and community events.
The library offers ABCmouse.com free on public computers for kids ages 2-8, with over 3,500 interactive books and educational games.
Bethel · Shopping
Byrd's Books in Bethel carries children's books across picture books, middle grade, and young adult titles, with a curated Indie Next List section for kids. The store hosts author events and book launches featuring children's authors, plus seasonal activities like cookie swaps and writing workshops.
Children's author events and book launches happen regularly; check the events calendar for upcoming signings and readings.
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Browse all programsBridgeport · Sports & Swim · Indoor & outdoor
Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse Sports Academy in Bridgeport runs year-round programs mixing lacrosse, track, flag football, yoga, and STEM for ages 5-15, with summer camp, after-school classes, and Saturday programming designed to build athletic skill and social-emotional growth.
Summer camp runs July and August, 8am-5:30pm, with extended hours available for working parents.
Newtown · Dance & Theater · Indoor
Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance in Newtown teaches traditional Irish dance with certified instructors who were formerly leads in Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Classes and camps run from beginner through competitive World Championship levels.
The academy has produced dancers who have won New England Regional, National, All Ireland, and World Championship titles.
Ridgefield · Music · Indoor
Blue Bus Music in Ridgefield offers private lessons in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, brass, and woodwind instruments taught by experienced instructors; the studio also hosts group performance classes and rents band and orchestra instruments.
All levels welcome, from complete beginners to advanced students; instructors tailor lessons to each child's age, learning style, and goals.
Norwalk · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Art Monster Studio in Norwalk is a hands-on creative space where kids and teens paint, sculpt, make street art, and experiment with mixed media in a judgment-free environment; the studio runs after-school programs, day-off workshops, weekly classes in cartooning and graffiti, and hosts art-focused birthday parties.
After-school program uses a 5-day flex pass, so you pick which afternoons work within a 2-week window rather than committing to fixed days.
FIRST Robotics team competes on a six-week build cycle; students work hands-on with professional volunteer mentors to design and program robots.
Free · Stamford · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor · Hosts birthdays
The Sue McGraw Friendship Playground in downtown Stamford features newly renovated equipment including climbing turtles, a wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round, and permanent bathrooms.
The playground is part of a larger park with a carousel, skating rink, and Discovery Center all within walking distance.
Norwalk · Hiking & Nature
Flax Hill Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Norwalk.
Easton · Farms & Animals · Indoor & outdoor · Hosts birthdays
Blue Button Farm in Easton raises goats, sheep, horses, and chickens, and offers hands-on visits where kids pet and feed animals, take nature walks through the woods, and make fiber crafts like felted sheep or needle-felted hearts.
Goat nature walk is recommended for ages 6+ with steep terrain and no stroller access.
Free · Stratford · Beaches & Pools · Indoor & outdoor
Point No Point is a waterside park and event space in Stratford with beach access along the Sound; the venue hosts community events, wellness programs, and seasonal activities like the annual Run for Wishes 5K.
Kids' Run option available at the annual Run for Wishes 5K in August.
Danbury · Games & Amusements · Indoor
Danbury Ice Arena operates two indoor rinks year-round in Danbury with public skating sessions for all ages, plus DJ skate nights, open hockey, freestyle figure skating, and summer roller skating.
Public skate sessions run seven days a week; check the schedule online before visiting as times vary.
Newtown · Museums & History · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
EverWonder Children's Museum in Newtown offers hands-on exhibits in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math designed to spark curiosity and inquiry in children. The museum recently relocated to a larger space at 11 Mile Hill Road and offers both drop-in visits and special programming throughout the year.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and during school breaks when the museum reaches capacity.
Free · Bridgeport · Libraries
Bridgeport Public Library operates six locations across Bridgeport with dedicated children's rooms, story time programs, toy checkout collections, and free access to books, digital resources, computers, and Wi-Fi.
Multiple branches have designated children's rooms where kids can read, play, and do homework.
Free · Danbury · Shopping
The LEGO Store in Danbury sells LEGO sets and offers hands-on play experiences including a Pick & Build Wall for mixing custom bricks, a Build a Minifigure station for creating custom characters, demo zones, and Creative Workshops.
Pick & Build Wall lets kids scoop and mix hundreds of brick colors and shapes; the selection changes regularly.