9 kid-friendly spots in Oxford
Free · Oxford · Farms & Animals · Outdoor
Belinsky Family Farm in Oxford grows apples, peaches, pears, pumpkins, squash, and Christmas trees on a family-run operation that welcomes visitors year-round for seasonal pick-your-own and produce shopping.
Fall is peak season for pumpkins, squash, and gourds; Christmas trees available late in the year.
Oxford · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor
Jacksons Cove in Oxford offers boating, hiking trails, and swimming pools on scenic grounds near water, with a small quiet beach and clear waters popular for family visits.
The small, quiet beach and clear waters make it easy for kids to build sandcastles and explore the shoreline while parents relax nearby.
Oxford · Sports & Swim
Kinetic Kids Gymnastics is a kid-friendly fitness & sports spot in Oxford.
Free · Oxford · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor
Lily Park in Oxford has separate playgrounds for different age groups, with equipment ranging from toddler-friendly structures to challenging climbing features for older kids, plus a large covered pavilion and picnic tables.
The park has age-divided playground sections, so toddlers and older kids each have appropriately scaled equipment.
Free · Oxford · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor
Naugatuck State Forest spans nearly 5,000 acres across Oxford, Beacon Falls, Naugatuck, and surrounding towns, with blue-blazed hiking trails, a mountain biking network including singletrack in the Quillinan Block, waterfalls, and birdwatching sites.
Multiple trail maps available on the website; print them before you go since the forest is spread across five separate blocks.
Free · Oxford · Libraries · Indoor & outdoor
Oxford Public Library in Oxford serves children from infancy through age 18 with free programming including story times, special visits, and community events.
All kids' programs are free but require registration in advance.
Oxford · Sports & Swim · Indoor
Oxford School of Martial Arts in Oxford teaches karate-based martial arts to children and adults through structured belt progression, with separate beginner tracks for toddlers (ages 2-4) and older kids.
Little Ninjas Prep (ages 2-4) is parent-child together; older kids train independently starting age 3.
Free · Oxford · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor
Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary in Oxford offers a network of hiking trails built and maintained by mountain biking organizations, featuring loops ranging from flat riverside terrain to steep climbs with views overlooking the Housatonic River Valley.
Trail blazes don't always match maps and new trails are frequently added; pick up a current map at a kiosk and be prepared to backtrack if needed.
Oxford · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
The Slime Lab Discovery Center in Oxford is an interactive hands-on studio where kids ages 2–14 create custom slime by choosing textures, scents, and over 100 toppings, explore sensory exhibits, and participate in glow-in-the-dark experiences.
Advance reservations are highly recommended since the venue regularly hosts field trips and birthday parties.