Things to Do with Kids in Essex, CT

  • TripBuzz found 242 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 235 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Waterford.
  • From Essex Steam Train & Riverboat to Connecticut River Museum, the Essex area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, National & State Parks, Parks and Historic Homes.
  • The town of Essex is positioned in Middlesex County, Connecticut. This lightly populated area, covering 12 square miles, is made up of three separate villages. The town is home to seven National Historic Sites and is host to an array of festivals and parades. This family-filled town is a historic wonder filled with exquisite architecture on the coast of the nearby Connecticut river.
  • TripBuzz found 242 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 235 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Waterford.
  • From Essex Steam Train & Riverboat to Connecticut River Museum, the Essex area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, National & State Parks, Parks and Historic Homes.
  • The town of Essex is positioned in Middlesex County, Connecticut. This lightly populated area, covering 12 square miles, is made up of three separate villages. The town is home to seven National Historic Sites and is host to an array of festivals and parades. This family-filled town is a historic wonder filled with exquisite architecture on the coast of the nearby Connecticut river.
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24.3 Miles
76% 68 votes
Theaters Mashantucket, CT MoreLess Info
Tourists and locals come to the Fox Showroom Theatre in Mashantucket, Connecticut for the best in intimate musical presentations and standup comedy. Tickets for all shows are available online and reservatoins are highly recommended.
24.3 Miles
93% 626 votes
Specialty Museums 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06338 MoreLess Info
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is dedicated to First Nations cultures indigenous to New England. Maintained by the Mashantucket Nation, the museum offers many programs for children, including intensive school outreach programming.
24.3 Miles
80% 236 votes
Statues Mashantucket, CT MoreLess Info
The most famous feature of Mashantucket's Foxwoods Resort & Casino is the Rainmaker Statue, crafted from a translucent material. The statue, which depicts a Native American from the Mashantucket Nation, is illuminated with a laser light show featuring audio commentary every two hours.
24.3 Miles
83% 84 votes
Specialty Museums 17 River St, East Haven, CT 6512 MoreLess Info
Nestled in East Haven, Connecticut, the Shore Line Trolley Museum offers a look back to the heydey of trolleys and streetcars. Patrons may purchase rides on a restored trolley or browse the museum.
24.3 Miles
72% 25 votes
Arcades Mashantucket, CT MoreLess Info
Gamers may enjoy Fox Arcade, which features pinball machines, modern and classic video games, and the opportunity to win both toys and electronics. The location's offerings include Madden Football, Mario Kart, and Tekken V.
24.3 Miles
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Theaters 14-16 W Main Street, Meriden, CT 6451 MoreLess Info
The Meriden Youth Theatre offers summer camps and drama workshops to young performers who wish to improve their skills. During the summer camp, enrollees can act, dance, sing, and swim.
24.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Paintball 998 N Colony Road, Meriden, CT 06450 MoreLess Info
Hogan's Alley Paintball Llc features six different paintball courses and a paintball superstore on site. They host events and offer open play, gear rentals, and group reservations for 10 or more people.
24.6 Miles
81% 304 votes
Bowling 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338 MoreLess Info
A top tourist destination in Mashantucket, Connecticut, the High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge is a casino, bowling alley and cocktail lounge offering world-class entertainment and gaming. It also offers exclusive service for private events.
24.6 Miles
67% 6 votes
Theaters 39 Norwich Westerly Road, Mashantucket, CT 06355 MoreLess Info
The Mgm Grand Theater At Foxwoods Resort Casino is a movie theater that is known for hosting a variety of acts such as comedy shows, musical performances, and plays. The theater has an arcade and bowling.
24.7 Miles
92% 59 votes
Theaters Bay Street and Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 MoreLess Info
With available seating for 299 guests, Bay Street Theatre is a professional regional playhouse that opened in 1991. Hosting a variety of shows, including musicals, dramas, comedy acts, and more, BST is always a wonderful time.
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