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See every program in New HavenCromwell · Sports & Swim · Indoor
Athlete Training Institute of New England in Cromwell is an indoor baseball training facility serving youth and competitive athletes throughout Connecticut, with coaching-led player development programs focused on performance goals and skill-building.
Facility attracts serious young baseball players.
Woodbridge · Dance & Theater · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Academy of Dance in Woodbridge teaches contemporary dance and performing arts to children from age 3 through adults, with structured level-based classes and an annual showcase.
Classes are organized by age and experience level, so ask about placement if your child is between levels.
Wolcott · Music · Indoor
AmaSing Voice in Wolcott offers private voice and acting lessons for students of all ages, with both in-person and online options available throughout Central Connecticut.
Lessons are customized to meet students at any stage, from beginners to those with years of experience.
Madison · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Art Matters Studio in Madison offers drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed media classes for children, teens, and adults, with specialized programs for younger artists and drop-in workshops alongside private instruction.
Studio offers specialized children and teen programs alongside adult classes, so there are age-appropriate offerings.
Free · Ansonia · Hiking & Nature · Indoor & outdoor · Hosts birthdays
The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center spans 156 acres of wooded hills, streams, and a two-acre pond in Ansonia, with 2.5 miles of year-round trails, a wooden playscape, and free weekend programs including Saturday creature features and Sunday guided hikes.
Free admission and free recurring programs every weekend: Saturday creature feature at noon and Sunday guided hike at 1pm, no registration needed.
Free · Hamden · Farms & Animals · Outdoor
Brooksvale Park is a 500-acre farm-focused park in Hamden with a barnyard of year-round animals, organic vegetable garden, sugar shack for maple syrup production, hiking trails, and fields. Kids can observe and interact respectfully with farm animals and learn about agriculture and seasonal farming practices.
No feeding the animals; adults must supervise children closely in the barnyard.
Woodbridge · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Amity Bowl in Woodbridge is a traditional bowling alley with open lanes for casual play, leagues for all ages and skill levels, and party hosting. The venue offers daily specials and group pricing packages that include food and drink.
Leagues run year-round for all ages and skill levels, from casual players to seasoned bowlers.
Hamden · Museums & History · Indoor & outdoor
The Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop in Hamden offers hands-on learning through over 100 school programs aligned to state standards, plus drop-in vacation workshops, exhibitions, and community events on the historic Armory grounds.
School programs are bookable for field trips and cover PreK through grade 7+; browse by grade, subject, or Next Gen standards on the website.
Free · Durham · Libraries
Durham Public Library in Durham offers youth storytimes for multiple age groups, drop-in maker activities, and registration-based programs for school-age children alongside traditional library services.
Storytime programs are offered monthly for ages 2 and under, plus separate sessions for older kids; check the calendar for exact dates and times.
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Browse all programsHamden · Sports & Swim · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Bashta's Martial Arts in Hamden offers martial arts classes for children ages 3 through adults, with separate programs for tiny tots, youth, and adult students taught in a high-energy environment focused on discipline and self-defense.
Three age-specific programs mean your child trains with peers at the right skill level.
Woodbridge · Dance & Theater · Indoor
Air Temple Arts in Woodbridge teaches aerial dance and circus arts including silks, trapeze, lyra, and ground skills to kids and teens; the studio also produces original circus theater shows featuring student and staff performers.
Youth taster classes (ages 6-12) are offered at open houses; other aerial classes are 13+.
New Haven · Music · Indoor
Billy DiCrosta is an international vocal artist offering private singing lessons in New Haven for ages 5 and up, teaching mix technique and performance skills across Broadway, pop, rock, classical, jazz, and other genres.
Lessons available at the teacher's home studio in New Haven or at your home; 30-min and 60-min options let you choose what fits your schedule.
Middlebury · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Bliss Pottery House in Middlebury offers wheel throwing, hand-building, and sculptural clay classes for kids ages 6 and up, plus adult and teen memberships, drop-in community studio hours, and private event hosting.
Kid and teen classes start at age 6; check the calendar for specific offerings and times.
Alliance Française of Northwestern Connecticut in Southbury offers French language classes for children ages 4-10 and adults, taught by native or bilingual certified instructors at their center or online.
Children's classes are designed to be multicultural and culturally diverse, with a focus on making learning fun and age-relevant.
Free · Meriden · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor
Baldwin Pond Park in Meriden is a small pond on the East Side with a playground, soccer fields, and fishing and ice-skating opportunities, plus a waterfall and regular ducks and geese.
Meriden Parks & Rec runs a week-long full-day summer nature camp based at the pond, offering hands-on learning about local wildlife.
Bristol · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor · Hosts birthdays
Indian Rock Nature Preserve in Bristol is a 750-acre woodland property managed by the Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, featuring hiking trails, seasonal programming, and outdoor activities for families.
The preserve hosts seasonal workshops and Discovery Days programs at the adjacent Harry C.
Prospect · Farms & Animals · Outdoor · Hosts birthdays
Farm on Wheels is a traveling petting zoo and pony-ride business based in Prospect that brings gentle animals to schools, daycares, events, and private parties, or welcomes families to the farm itself for birthday celebrations and animal interactions.
Animals include horses, cows, donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, bunnies, ducks, and cats; staff supervise hands-on interactions in a portable fenced pen.
Southbury · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor
Southbury Town Pool at Ballantine Park offers open swim and designated programs including Toddler Tuesdays for ages 5 and under, with a shallow zero-entry area and toy play in Southbury.
Toddler Tuesdays (11am-12pm) is quieter than regular open swim and designed for kids who get overwhelmed by crowded pool hours.
Plantsville · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Apple Valley Bowl is a 36-lane bowling center in Plantsville with bumpers for children, automatic scoring, and a snack bar; it offers open bowling, cosmic bowling nights, and birthday parties.
Bumpers are available for children, making it easier for younger bowlers to score.
Guilford · Museums & History · Indoor
The Hyland House Museum in Guilford preserves a circa-1713 saltbox that shaped American domestic architecture, with exhibits on colonial history including the stories of enslaved people like Candace, for whom Guilford's first Witness Stone stands in the museum's front yard.
Museum is open weekends only from late spring through fall; check the website for seasonal hours before visiting.
Free · East Haven · Libraries
Hagaman Memorial Library is a kid-friendly learning & education spot in East Haven.