Free Adventures
Great outings that cost nothing
5 venues in Fairfield County, CT
Some of the best outings don't cost a thing. The parks, nature centers, and open spaces in this collection are free to enter — which means you can go twice in a week without thinking about it. These are the places grandparents come back to again and again: easy parking, no tickets to buy at the door, and enough space for grandkids to actually run.
Beardsley Park
125 acres with a splash pad, playground & zoo next door
Collis P. Huntington State Park
1,000 acres of trails, ponds & wide-open woodland
Ferris Acres Creamery
Farm-fresh ice cream with 60+ flavors
Greenwich Audubon Center
7 miles of trails, wildlife windows & birds of prey
Woodcock Nature Center
Free trails, birds of prey & a woodland playground
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Free Adventures
Great outings that cost nothing
Best for Toddlers
Gentle spots for the littlest grandkids
Easy on Grandparents
Walk-in, accessible, no-stress outings
Outdoor Classics
Fresh air, sunshine, and open space
Sweet Treat Runs
Ice cream and desserts they'll talk about
Stroller Friendly
Accessible venues from parking lot to entrance