- TripBuzz found 321 things to do with kids in or near Avon, Connecticut, including 315 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Bristol.
- From Avon Valley Show Stables to Huck Finn Adventures & Sales, the Avon area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, History Museums, Dance Studios and Horseback Riding.
- Avon is situated close to the center of Connecticut, pressing against Talcott Moutain and the Metacomet Ridge. Even though the town is relatively large in both size and population, it still remains true to its original farming roots. There are multiple farms in the area and a substantial farmer's market.
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5.3 Miles
Penwood State Park offers cross-country skiing and hiking opportunities along its various trails, including a nature trail that was created by the Youth Conservation Corps. The site's facilities include bathrooms, picnic shelters, and picnic tables.
5.3 Miles
West Hartford's Miracle League Park is a branch of the larger Miracle League of Connecticut, a not for profit group dedicated to creating chances for kids to play sports regardless of physical or cognitive challenges.
5.4 Miles
Connecticut's West Hartford Reservoir is located in a beautiful park setting. The paved trail encircling the reservoir is just over 3.2 miles long, and there are several other unpaved hiking trails. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed.
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335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
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The Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford is a facility that features a fitness center, recreational facilities, and educational classes. The facility also has an art gallery, a community room, a theater, and an aquatics center.
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Blue Back Square, 69 Raymond Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
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With painting sessions each week, Muse Paintbar & Eatery holds painting instruction in a restaurant and bar venue. They provide the canvas and materials and visitors paint while enjoying a selection of food, wine and beer.
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Blue Back Square, 42 S Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107
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A five-screen cinema multiplex affiliated with the Bow Tie Cinema chain, Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas screens contemporary films in a retro-themed atmosphere. It offers a variety of refreshments, including several varieties of coffee and baked goods.
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The Children's Museum of Connecticut
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950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119
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West Hartford, Connecticut is home to The Children's Museum of Connecticut. Its exhibits get kids excited about dinosaurs, marine life, outer space, modern wildlife, physics and other subjects. The museum also contains a planetarium.
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The Children's Museum is a museum that offers hands on experiences that are focused on nature and science. The museum features a live wildlife sanctuary, a digital science dome planetarium, and interactive labs.
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Connecticut Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 6119
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The Conny the Whale Statue is a life sized statue in the likeness of a sperm whale that was built in 1976. The hollow whale can be walked through and water sprays from the blowhole every hour.
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The Gengras Planetarium has been situated in the local community for over 40 years and serves as the largest digital planetarium in the state. The site is an immersive full dome planetarium that provides CGI shows about space.