Rainy Day Picks
Indoor fun whatever the weather
906 venues in Fairfield County, CT
When the forecast ruins your outdoor plans, these are the places you want in your back pocket. Museums that will hold a five-year-old's attention for three hours. Bowling alleys with bumpers and no judgment. Indoor play spaces big enough that the kids genuinely tire out. Every venue here is easy to get in and out of — no reservations required, no overwhelming crowds on a Tuesday morning.
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bartaco Westport
Waterfront tacos, coloring books & a kids menu














































































Bowlero Norwalk
38 lanes, arcade games & weekend family fun



























































































































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




























































Colony Grill
Legendary thin-crust pizza in a classic CT tavern






















































































































































































































EverWonder Children's Museum
Hands-on STEAM discovery in a cozy, intimate setting








































































































































































































Greenwich Bowling Center
Classic lanes — bumpers available for little ones




































































































































































Jumpz Trampoline Sports
Ninja courses, zipline & a dedicated Jumpz Junior zone

























































































































































Little Pub Fairfield
Cozy neighborhood pub with a proper kids menu




























































































































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




















































































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


























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























































































































































































































































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

































































































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
















SHU Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
Hands-on STEAM fun with a real planetarium show
























Sky Zone Norwalk
Wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits & sky slam courts












































































































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





































































































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


































































































































































































































































































































































































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