- TripBuzz found 134 things to do with kids in or near Willimantic, Connecticut, including 131 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, South Windsor, Manchester and East Haddam.
- From Prospect Hill Historic District to Windham Theatre Guild, the Willimantic area offers 120 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Specialty Museums, Historic Districts and Parks.
- Home to Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic is a college town with many opportunities to enjoy arts and culture. Along with various campus attractions, Willimantic offers an array of art studios and galleries, as well as several museums such as the railroad and textile museums. Its growing downtown district includes an amphitheater and a variety of shops and eateries.
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            With hundreds of acres, Penwood State Park is equipped with trails for both hiking and cross-country skiing. And for added convenience, the park offers both shelters and tables for picnicking or simply resting.        
    
    
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            Devoted to fostering creativity and self-expression in kids, Jitterbugs Performing Arts Center offers play-based programs that challenge and entertain kids as they learn to perform and to use their imaginations in new ways.        
    
    
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            A movie multiplex featuring 12 theaters, the Marquee Cinemas 12 shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies. The theater features digital video and sound, and offers a discount loyalty club for repeat customers.        
    
    
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            The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center, situated on 735 acres of woodland, houses a large variety of animals from all parts of the world. Their main focus is on wildlife education that combines science, nature and exotic creatures.        
    
    
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            The Cyr Arena Skating Rink is a public ice skating facility that includes a warming room, a concession stand, and six changing rooms. The building also has four team locker rooms and a referee room.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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            The Pinchot Sycamore Tree Park leisure park that is home to the Pinchot Sycamore, which is best known for being the largest tree in Connecticut. The park has trees that are estimated to be 200-300 years old.        
    
    
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            Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center is a local zoo which houses a wide range of exotic, endangered and indigenous species including cougars, armadillos, kangaroos, pythons and more.        
    
    
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            Forest Park is a large open air area open to the public. Features include a baseball field, an extensive rose garden, a tennis court, walking paths, a water park and pool, and a zoo.        
    
    
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            Visitors can spend a day at the beach relaxing or skimboarding at Harvey Beach. The beach has a patch of eel grass with a variety of birds in it. There are several lifeguards on duty during the day.