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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42.7 Miles
75% 83 votes
Parks 1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport, CT 06605 MoreLess Info
Beautiful Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut is the perfect place to spend time outdoors. It features views of Long Island Sound, benches, shady trees, picnic areas, cycling paths and sports fields.
43.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 1375 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 6070 MoreLess Info
With a busy schedule of training programs, the International Skating Center of Connecticut is a multipurpose facility. Figure skating lessons for beginners and advanced students are offered, along with hockey programs for all ages.
43.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails 2082 Victory Highway, Coventry, RI 02816 MoreLess Info
The Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge is a wilderness area with an extensive network of hiking and biking trails. Visitors can see a wide variety of wildlife. The Audubon Society sponsors summer camps in the refuge.
43.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Theaters 910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06612 MoreLess Info
The Klein Memorial Auditorium is an event venue that frequently hosts concerts in its theater with assigned seating and no standing room. There are multiple stations throughout the facility for beer, wine, and concessions.
43.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Horseback Riding Rt 6, Woodbury, CT 6798 MoreLess Info
Founded in 2009 by a dressage competitor, Sarah Williams Dressage offers both horse training services and riding lessons in various styles. The business also offers horse sales and assistance in buying horses, and coaching at competitive events.
43.2 Miles
80% 10 votes
Trampoline Parks 25 Trefoil Drive, Trumbull, CT 6611 MoreLess Info
Featuring more than 10,000 square feet of trampoline space, Rockin' Jump - The Ultimate Trampoline Park offers trampoline activities including a foam pit, dodgeball, basketball and open jump. The park also has food available and hosts parties and events.
43.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Tennis 61 Monroe Tpke, Trumbull, CT 6611 MoreLess Info
Tennis Club of Trumbull the is a tennis club that offers lessons and uses state-of-the-art tennis courts in the facility. The club features free childcare for preschoolers, a tennis pro shop, a locker room, and showers.
43.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Tennis 61 Monroe Tpke, Trumbull, CT 6611 MoreLess Info
A fitness and racquet facility, the Fitness Center of Trumbull offers a variety of tennis programs for children and adults. The facility offers open tennis as well as training sessions with resident pros.
43.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Old Field Road, Southbury, CT 6488 MoreLess Info
Offering a little something for everyone, Ballantine Park features softball fields, tennis courts, basketball court, sand volleyball and a playground. This 25-acre park also features an adult pool and kiddie pool for swimming in the summer.
43.3 Miles
60% 5 votes
Trampoline Parks 25 Trefoil Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611 MoreLess Info
Rockin' Jump is an indoor trampoline park that offers a variety of trampoline-based activities. The park has separate zones for freestyle jumping, dodge ball, and basketball. Birthday parties and other gatherings are welcome.
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