Ages 9–12
Bigger Challenges for Big Kids
More excitement and independence — activities that feel grown-up without leaving grandparents behind.
1419 venues in Fairfield County, CT
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Action Wildlife Foundation
Drive-through safari & petting zoo in Connecticut









bartaco Westport
Waterfront tacos, coloring books & a kids menu






Beardsley Park
125 acres with a splash pad, playground & zoo next door









Blue Jay Orchards
122-acre orchard with 20+ apple varieties & hayrides















Bowlero Norwalk
38 lanes, arcade games & weekend family fun






Calf Pasture Beach
3/4-mile beach with splash pad, playground & mini golf












Chelsea Piers Connecticut
World-class sports complex with ice, pools & a climbing wall









Cold Fusion Gelato
32 artisan gelato & sorbet flavors on Main Street
Collis P. Huntington State Park
1,000 acres of trails, ponds & wide-open woodland
Colony Grill
Legendary thin-crust pizza in a classic CT tavern
Compo Beach
Westport's iconic 29-acre Long Island Sound beach



Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Connecticut's only zoo, 100 years of wild wonder



Cove Mini Golf at Norwalk Cove Marina
18-hole waterfront mini golf with Sound views
Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe
Homemade ice cream, chocolates & nostalgic bulk candy









Ferris Acres Creamery
Farm-fresh ice cream with 60+ flavors



Gateway Fun Center
Mini golf, go-karts, and arcade — all in one









Greenwich Audubon Center
7 miles of trails, wildlife windows & birds of prey
Greenwich Bowling Center
Classic lanes — bumpers available for little ones


















Jones Family Farms
Strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins & hayrides since 1848
Jumpz Trampoline Sports
Ninja courses, zipline & a dedicated Jumpz Junior zone



Lake Mohegan Recreation Area
Freshwater swimming, sprinkler park & shaded trails



Little Pub Fairfield
Cozy neighborhood pub with a proper kids menu
Longshore Club Park
Waterfront park with pools, trails & a sailing school












Meli-Melo Crêperie
Authentic French crêpes, ice cream & fresh juices









MOMU Ice Cream
Small-batch artisan ice cream made fresh daily



Monster Mini Golf
Glow-in-the-dark 18-hole indoor monster golf & arcade



New Canaan Nature Center
40 acres of gardens, live raptors & nature discovery






Nutmeg Bowl
Fairfield's #1 bowling center with a kids' play area






Penfield Beach
Sandy Long Island Sound beach with a beloved playground















Rockin' Jump Trumbull
Ultimate trampoline park — jump, slam & dodge in Trumbull


















Shake Shack Westport
Juicy burgers, crinkle fries & hand-spun milkshakes






Sherwood Island State Park
Connecticut's first state park — beach, fields, and picnic areas
Sherwood Island State Park
CT's first state park — 1.5 miles of Sound shoreline
SHU Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
Hands-on STEAM fun with a real planetarium show
Silverman's Farm
Pick-your-own apples, cider donuts & a 5-acre animal farm
Sky Zone Norwalk
Wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits & sky slam courts






Squantz Pond State Park
Pristine freshwater swimming & kayaking in the hills



Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Hands-on learning for young explorers



Sunny Daes Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream, gelato & froyo — made in-store






Terrain Garden Café
Garden-inspired café in a stunning greenhouse setting






The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Touch sharks, seals & jellyfish on the waterfront















Woodcock Nature Center
Free trails, birds of prey & a woodland playground




















