Kid-Friendly Places in East Haven, CT

East Haven · Dance & Theater · Indoor

Broadway Dance in East Haven offers ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and acrobatics classes for ages 18 months and up in a non-competitive, family-friendly environment. The studio runs a year-round program culminating in an annual dance showcase.

Free summer classes in August let you try different dance styles before committing to fall enrollment.

East Haven · Shopping

Discount retailer in East Haven carrying clothing for kids and baby, shoes, accessories, and home décor at reduced prices.

Inventory changes frequently; shop early for the best selection in kids and baby sections.

East Haven · Dance & Theater

Center Stage Dance Academy is a kid-friendly fitness & sports spot in East Haven.

Free · East Haven · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor

Cosey Beach in East Haven is a free town beach with yellow sand, a small playground with swings, and views of Long Island Sound; parking is available across the street near baseball fields and a park.

Free admission and free parking for residents and nonresidents.

East Haven · Dance & Theater

Divaz Dance Academy is a kid-friendly fitness & sports spot in East Haven.

Free · East Haven · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

The Shoreline Greenway Trail is a network of bike, pedestrian, and wheelchair-accessible paths stretching from New Haven eastward through coastal towns including East Haven, Guilford, and Madison, offering recreation and commuting routes through woodlands, salt marshes, and along the shoreline.

First Saturday walks are family-friendly group hikes with varying distances; the Madison walk covers 2.5 miles with modest hills, while Guilford's East River Preserve hike is about 2 hours on wooded trails with rocks and roots.

Free · East Haven · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor

East Haven Town Beach in East Haven offers a sandy beach, splash pad, and grass areas along the shoreline, with a splash pad operating 10am to 6pm during warmer months.

Splash pad runs 10am-6pm; beach itself closes at 9pm in summer, 6pm October-February.

Free · East Haven · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

East Haven Town Green in East Haven hosts a weekly farmers market on Sunday mornings with free activities for kids including entertainment and gardening activities alongside produce vendors.

Market runs 8am-noon on Sundays June through October; arrive early for best selection and fewer crowds.

East Haven · Games & Amusements · Indoor

East Haven Veterans Memorial Ice Rink in East Haven is a single-rink facility with recent upgrades including new Zamboni equipment, clean glass boards, and refreshed locker rooms; it hosts both hockey games and public skating sessions.

Bring a blanket or dress warmly; the rink runs cold year-round.

East Haven · Sports & Swim · Indoor & outdoor · Hosts birthdays

World Champion Taekwondo operates a martial arts dojo in East Haven with programs for preschoolers through adults, from 30-minute Little Tigers classes to competitive teen and adult training. Instructors are competition-level black belts who emphasize respect, discipline, and confidence alongside technique.

The studio offers flexible scheduling across multiple class times throughout the week, so you can attend when it works for your family.

East Haven · Hiking & Nature

Farm River State Park is a kid-friendly fitness & sports spot in East Haven.

Free · East Haven · Libraries

Hagaman Memorial Library is a kid-friendly learning & education spot in East Haven.

East Haven · Dance & Theater · Indoor

Legacy School of Dance in East Haven offers ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, acrobatics, and POM classes for ages 2 and up, with a season running September through June and culminating in an annual recital.

Classes run Mon-Thu 5pm-8:30pm and Sat 9:30am-1pm; call ahead for the full class schedule.

East Haven · Beaches & Pools

Momauguin Beach is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in East Haven.

East Haven · Dance & Theater · Indoor

New Haven Academy of Performing Arts in East Haven offers private and group lessons in voice, piano, guitar, drums, and other instruments, plus acting and rock band classes for kids and teens, with performance opportunities in an on-site theater.

Parents can watch group rock band classes via high-definition TV or viewing window in the waiting area.

Free · East Haven · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor

Silver Sands Beach in East Haven is a public beach with swimming and tide pools to explore along the Connecticut coast.

Membership is required to visit; confirm current membership requirements and pricing before planning a trip.

East Haven · Dance & Theater · Indoor

The Dance Connection in East Haven offers ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, acrobatics, and musical theater for ages 16 months through adult, with recreational and competitive tracks. The studio has four professional dance rooms and has served New Haven County families for nearly 70 years.

Parents can watch classes through designated observation windows without distracting dancers.

East Haven · Museums & History · Indoor & outdoor · Hosts birthdays

The Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven operates the oldest continuously running suburban trolley line in the U.S., with rides aboard historic antique cars, preserved exhibits, and seasonal events like pumpkin-patch rides and haunted-trolley shows.

Admission includes unlimited trolley rides and access to the car barns.

Free · East Haven · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor

West Silver Sands Beach in East Haven offers swimming and beach access along the Connecticut coast.