Out and About

If you’re interested in being a part of this monthly directory of great places to go for families,
please call Megan at  203-483-1700, ext. 305.

THE BARNUM MUSEUM
820 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT
(203) 331-1104
www.barnum-museum.org 
Three floors of fascinating exhibits illustrating the extraordinary accomplishments of P.T. Barnum. An outstanding educational resource, the original museum building, owned by the City of Bridgeport and designed by the architectural firm Longstaff and Hurd, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT
(860) 231-2824
www.TheChildrensMuseumCT.org
A one-of-a-kind science and nature museum providing rich learning experiences through hands-on exhibits, over 100 live animals, digital planetarium shows, science demonstrations and a variety of educational programs. We feature the only science-based preschool in CT and the Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton.

COCO KEY WATER RESORT
Holiday Inn, 3580 East Main St., Waterbury, CT
(203) 706-1000
www.cocokeywaterresort.com 
A real Key Water adventure. From the thrilling Shark Slam, Gator Gush and Barracuda Blast water slides, to the Coral Reef Cavern activity pool, Dip in Theatre, Coconut Grove adventure river, Palm Grotto indoor/outdoor spa, Parrot Perch’s interactive play island, Pizza Hut Express and snack bar, there is something for everyone!

The Discovery Museum
4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
(203) 372-3521
www.discoverymuseum.org
A hands-on, brains-on interactive museum for kids of all ages, located on the Fairfield/Bridgeport border. The museum offers exciting exhibits, thrilling planetarium shows, the Challenger Learning Center, the area’s only CineMuse High Definition Theatre and the Kids at Work preschool activity area.

THE MARITIME AQUARIUM AT NORWALK
10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT
(203) 852-0700
www.maritimeaquarium.org 
Families will have a great time while learning about the vital natual resource just off our shore. Explore at your own pace. Thirty-four exhibits featuring more than 1,200 marine animals of 259 species. A Touch Tank and nose-to-nose interactions bring close encounters with our friends of the sea. Movies at IMAX Theater as well.

MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER
110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT
(800) 411-9671
www.pequotmuseum.org 
The Pequot Museum brings to life the Native American and natural history of New England through life-size interactive exhibits, films, cultural workshops, science programs and live performances. Gift shop, restaurant, parking, handicap accessible. Come explore with us!

MOHAWK MOUNTAIN & SKI AREA
Cornwall, CT
(800) 895-5222
www.mohawkmtn.com
Bring your children out for a day of fun on the snow. 24 trails for skiing and snowboarding. Every day is a Snow Day at the Hawk, Mohawk Mountain Ski area, CT’s largest, oldest family resort.

MT. SOUTHINGTON SKI AREA
Southington, CT
(800) 982-6828
www.mountsouthington.com 
Make winter fun at exit 30 off I-84. Great skiing is just around the corner! A convenient, affordable and friendly family ski area. Ski and snow board rentals available. Alpine Park, excellent ski school, separate beginner area. Call or visit website for more information or brochure.

Nature’s Art & DINOSAUR CROSSING
1650 Route 85, Oakdale, CT
(860) 443-4367
www.thedinosaurplace.com
A day of prehistoric fun awaits at Nature’s Art, aka the Dinosaur Place. Indoors enjoy hands-on science and nature activities such as mining for gemstones and excavating a dinosaur skeleton. Outdoors encounter more than 25 life-sized dinosaurs set amid walking trails, romp in Monty’s Playground and enjoy ice cream.

SKI SUNDOWN
126 Ratlum Road, New Hartford, CT
(860) 379-SNOW
www.skisundown.com
Skiing & snowboarding lessons for ages 4 & up. Vacation & weekend children’s programs. Special family events planned throughout the winter. Open 7 days and nights, 15 trails with 100% snowmaking. Located 2 miles northeast of New Hartford off Rte. 219.

YALE PEABODY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT
(203) 432-5050
www.peabody.yale.edu 
Enormous dinosaur fossils dominate the Great Hall of this family-friendly venue housing 4 billion years of Earth history. See a dazzling array of gems, minerals and meteorites, learn about earthquakes and tsunamis, peer inside an Egyptian tomb and visit live creature exhibits in the Discovery Room. Exit 3 off I-91.

CAPA/SHUBERT THEATER
247 College Street, New Haven, CT
(860) 562-5666
www.shubert.com
“The Birthplace of the Nation’s Greatest Hits.” Experience the best of Broadway, world-class family entertainment, internationallyacclaimed artists and multi-cultural events at the historic Shubert Theater. Opened in 1914, the legendary theater has been home to more than 300 World Premiere productions.

CURTAIN CALL, INC.
1349 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT
(203) 461-6358
www.curtaincallinc.com
Curtain Call is Stamford’s longest-running community theatre, offering year-round performances of comedies, dramas and musicals, outdoor Shakespeare, summer youth theatre AND performance workshops for ages five through adult!

PALACE THEATER
100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT
(203) 755-4700
www.palacetheaterct.org 
Renaissance Revival-style theater showcases a performance schedule boasting professional Broadway performances, well-known comedy acts, top quality family entertainment and more.

RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE
80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT
(203) 438-5795
www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Features live events and first run movies for children and adults alike. The Children’s Series features nine exciting performances one Saturday per month through May. For information call the box office at 203-438-5795.

TOYOTA PRESENTS THE OAKDALE THEATRE
95 South Turnpike Road, Wallingford, CT (203) 265-1501
www.livenation.com
A year-round, 5,000 seat performing arts center featuring world class entertainment. Great children’s shows as well as other events that make for a great night for Mom & Dad.

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE
25 Powers Court, Westport, CT (203) 227-4177
www.westportplayhouse.org
The historic Westport Country Playhouse presents the finest in family entertainment throughout the year. Introduce your children and grandchildren to the magic of live theatre. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Playhouse Box Office.