Children`s Activities

LAKE COMPOUNCE
822 Lave Avenue
Bristol, CT 06489
860-583-3300
Lake Compounce, part of the Palace Entertainment family of parks, is New England's
Family Theme Park. It is the oldest, continuously-operating amusement park in North
America, having its genesis more than 165
years ago in 1846! Among other famous attractions, Lake Compounce is home to Boulder Dash, which has been voted the world’s
#1 wooden roller coaster, as well as Connecticut’s largest water park. At “The Lake,”
there are more rides, attractions, and FUN
than anyone can experience in just one
day...whether you’re young or just young at
heart.
Hours
Seasonal! Check website
Admission & Prices
Prices vary– Adult single day ticket $38.99
OTHER GREAT ACTIVITIES AND SITES
LITCHFIELD HILLS
FARM FRESH MARKET
Litchfield Community Center
DAFFODIL FARM
Wigwam Road, Litchfield CT
HIKING
Mount Tom, Boardwalk, Apple Hill
BERRY PICKING
Evergreen Berry Farm, Watertown, CT
ALPACA FARM
Southwind Farm,- Tours available!
COUNTRY CARRIAGE OR SLEIGH RIDE
Wood Acres Farm, Terryville, CT
HORSEBACK RIDING
Age requirements, see Front Desk
CONCERT ON THE GREEN
Litchfield on Wednesday nights
CANOEING WINVIAN STYLE
See front desk for details
HOUSATONIC RIVER RAFTING
Clarke Outdoors
FARMINGTON RIVER TUBING
Farmington, CT
INDOOR ICE SKATING
Hotchkiss School, CT
Should you have any questions regarding the activities seen
here, please feel free to ask the Front Desk Staff!
Children’s
Activities
The Winvian Team has selected
a number of different activities
in the surrounding towns for
you and your family to enjoy.
Please enquire with the Front
Desk should you wish to take
part in the fun!
ARETHUSA DAIRY FARM TOUR
JUMP ZONE
822 Bantam Road
Bantam, CT 06759
860-367-660
15 Cheryl Drive
Canton, CT 06019
860-469-4439
Located in the rolling pastures of Litchfield
Hills, Arethusa Farm has a proud tradition of
raising award-winning purebred Jersey, Holstein and Brown Swiss cows. Great milk
comes from great cows, and great cows come
from Arethusa. Enjoy a small tour of their
farm and barns and see just how it is done!
Reservations are encouraged, but not required.
Your kids will have a blast playing at
a Jump!Zone Party and Play Center
which features massive, themed inflatable slides, obstacle courses and
bounce houses kids love, interactive
games, toddler activities and more.
Don’t let the weather keep your kids
in the house, come to Jump!Zone and
let them enjoy outdoor-type,
healthy, active play, indoors!
Hours:
Saturday’s 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Admission & Prices:
No Charge
MARCH FARM
160 Munger Lane
Bethlehem, CT 06751
203-266-7721
March Farm is a third generation working family farm destination located in
Bethlehem among the beautiful rolling
hills of Litchfield County. In addition to
being the area's most popular PickYour-Own (PYO) fruit & berry destination you & your family will enjoy the
Farm Store, Hayloft Playscape, Pondside Animal Yard, Farm Hiking Trails
and seasonal Hayrides, Corn Mazes &
Harvest Festivals!
Hours:
Daily 10:00am to 6:00pm
Picking Daily 10:00am to 5:00pm
Admission & Prices:
Prices vary upon seasonal fruits
No fees on hay rides
Hours:
10:00am to 1:00pm
2:00pm to 6:00pm
*Hours can vary
Admission & Prices:
Children $10.00
IMAGINATION NATION
LEARNING PARK
1 Pleasant Street
Bristol, CT 06010
860-314-1400
In addition to the museum's three
floors of indoor interactive exhibits,
the museum also features an Outdoor
Learning Park! The outdoor learning
environment provides a variety of sensory and physical experiences for children and families focusing on education and outdoor play. The Learning
Park engages children in an outdoor
classroom environment which allows
them opportunities for hands-on immersive experiences with gardening,
music, art, dramatic play, science, sensory, gross motor and water play.
Hours:
*Generally 9:30am to 5:00pm
Admission & Prices:
$7.00
THOMASTON BOWLING LANES
180 Watertown Avenue
Thomaston, CT 06787
860-283-4730
Looking for somewhere to take the
whole family on a rainy day? The
Thomaston Bowling Lanes has it all!
With twenty four 10-pin lanes, automatic
scoring and bumper bowling for kids, it
doesn’t stop there. They also have a pool
table, air hockey tables, prize machines
and the Prime Time Pub Restaurant right
on site.
Hours:
Mon-Wed 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Thurs-Fri 12:00pm to 12:00am
Sat 9:00am to 12:00pm
Sun 11:00am to 9:00pm
Admission & Prices:
Weekdays until 5:00pm $3.75 p/game
All other times $4.25 p/game
LIVINGSTON RIPLEY
WATERFOWL CONSERVANCY
55 Duck Pond Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-2062
The mission of the LRWC is to conserve
waterfowl and wetlands through research, education and conservation
action. Guests are invited to visit the
aviaries at their leisure and enjoy the
diversity of waterfowl on display. Information panels provide interesting
insight about each species. Benches
and restrooms are available. Pets are
not permitted.
Hours:
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm
From April 1st to November 30th
Admission & Prices:
Adults $10.00
Children $5.00
R&B SPORTSWORLD
ACTION WILDLIFE
19 Rowley Street #4
Winchester, CT 06098
860-738-9799
337 Torrington Road (rt 4)
Goshen, CT 06756
860-491-9191
Looking for a day of games and action? R&B
Sportsworld has it all– indoor and outdoor
fun! Activities include but are not limited to
Miniature Golf with nautical theme, go-cart
racing track, batting cages, phazerball, billiards and more! On top of all of the fun,
they even offer an ice cream and candy
shoppe, fully stocked with 24 flavors of soft
serve and 16 flavors of scoop ice ream. R&B
is good for kids of all ages, so get ready for
a full afternoon of fun!
Action Wildlife Foundation offers guests the
unusual opportunity of observing and learning
about animals from North America, Africa, India,
New Zealand, Asia and the Artic. Not only is a
visit to Action Wildlife an education in animal
life and habitats, it is also a fun activity for children to touch and feed the smaller animals in
our petting zoo. Older children and young adults
are sure to be intrigued by the museum gallery.
Hours:
Open 7 days a week
Call for specific hours
Admission & Prices:
Prices vary upon activity
Hours:
Closed Mondays
Hours are seasonal– see front desk for details
Admission & Prices:
Adults $10.00
Children under 12 $8.00
WOODBURY SKI AREA
785 Washington Road
Woodbury, CT 06798
203-263-2203
Woodbury Ski Area is a unique yearround ski area offering skiing, snow
tubing, snow boarding, cross country
skiing and skateboarding. Located in
the town of Woodbury, CT which is in
the Southern Litchfield Hills of Connecticut- Closest Connecticut Ski area to
New York City and largest snow tubing
park close to Manhattan. Other activities include: snowshoeing, ziplines,
rock climbing, snow tubing, sorba ball,
summer tubing, swimming, etc.
Hours:
Daily 10:00am to 9:00pm
Admission & Prices:
Prices vary dependent on activity
See front desk for details
COCO KEYS
3580 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06705
203-706-1000
It’s always a sunny and warm 84 degree day at CoCo Key Resort! This indoor water park is ready for you rain
or shine! Some of the water park highlights include 50,000 square feet of
indoor adventures, Adventure River,
Three 40-foot body and raft rides, activity pool with water basketball and
lily pad adventure, Parrot’s Perch Interactive Play Island with Zero-Depth
Entry kiddie area, Key Quest Arcade,
CoCo’s Snack Snack and Pizza Hut Express and much more.
Hours:
Hours Vary
*Generally open 10:00am to 9:00pm
Admission & Prices:
Day Pass: $29.00
Twilight Pass: $15.00
THE INSTITUTE FOR
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES
38 Curtis Road
Washington, CT 06793
860-868-0518
IAIS is a museum for the study of the
rich cultural diversity of the Indian
people who have always lived in
North America. Native contributions,
struggles and stories are part of
America's past, present and future.
Visits include storytelling, music,
archaeology, history and nature to
engage and inform. Schools and visitors from all over Connecticut, across
the country and around the world
have come to IAIS to participate in
our wide range of programs.
Hours:
Mon-Sun 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Admission & Prices:
Adults $8.00 Children $5.00
KENT FALLS
462 Kent Cornwall Road
Kent, CT 06757
860-927-3029
Kent Falls is just northeast of the village of Kent. The water source is a
mountain brook called Falls Brook
originating in nearby Warren. The
water drops approximately 70 feet to a
pool below and is particularly beautiful
after a rainstorm or during spring runoff. The facility offers many recreational opportunities including a short hike
up the side of the falls, picnic tables,
fields, and ample parking. Take the
family along for a picnic, hike and a
splash at the bottom of the falls.
* Swimming is prohibited. Pet friendly.
Hours:
8:00am to 7:00pm
Admission & Prices:
$15.00 parking fee
LAMOTHES SUGAR HOUSE
89 Stone Road
Burlington, CT 06013
860-675-5043
Opening in 1971 as a small family run
farm and only 7 taps for maple syrup,
they soon had a large demand for their
delicious maple syrup and needed to
expand to keep up! With now over
4,000 taps, this family run sugar house
produces maple syrup which is
shipped all over the State for sale.
Their tap house and gift shop are open
for business and tours to the curious
wanderer. Stop in to learn and taste
the wonders of maple syrup.
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 10:00am to 6:00pm
Fri-Sat 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sun 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Admission & Prices:
Products for sale, Tours no charge
FLIGHT TRAMPOLINE PARK
140 Production Court
New Britain, CT 06051
860-505-8218
Jump around on over 13,000 square
feet of connected, world-class trampolines. The park features over 50
trampolines, the famous angled wall
trampolines, and a series of launching
decks from different heights. Open
jump time slots on Friday and Saturday book up fast! Please pre-purchase
your tickets online to reserve your
flight time. Monday through Friday,
10:00am to 12:00pm are the jumping
hours for kids under the age of 6.
Hours:
Mon–Thurs 10:00am to 9:00pm
Fri 10:00am to 11:00pm
Sat 10:00am to 11:00pm
Sun 10:00am to 7:00pm
Admission & Prices:
Range from $8.00 to $23.00
SANDY BEACH ON BANTAM LAKE
East Shore Road
Morris, CT 06763
When the heat of the summer gets too
hot, go for a swim at Sandy Beach located on Bantam Lake, Connecticut's
largest natural lake. This family friendly swim area includes lifeguard constantly on duty, changing areas, dock
with slide, picnic area, horseshoe pits
and volleyball net.
Hours:
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
9:00am to 7:00pm (generally)
Admission & Prices:
Weekdays $5.00 per car
Weekends $10.00 per car
NAUGATUCK RAILROAD
242 East Main Street
Thomaston, CT 06787
860-203-7245
All aboard for scenic train rides on the
Naugatuck Railroad in Thomaston, CT, a
heritage railway operated by the volunteers of the Railroad Museum of New
England. The Naugatuck Railroad offers
fun and exciting train rides each season
from April through December. Look at
the calendar online to see if there are
any exciting events happening on the
Train or just go for a ride! The train
leaves from the Thomaston Train Station.
Hours:
See online calendar for departure times
Admission & Prices:
Adults $16.00
Children 3-12 $14.00
QUASSY
2132 Middlebury Road (rt 64)
Middlebury, CT 06762
203-758-2913
Quassy Amusement Park celebrates
105 years of affordable family fun in
2013! In addition to a variety of funfilled classic and newer rides, Quassy
also has a water park for the whole
family to enjoy. From the thrills of the
Wooden Warrior roller coaster, Yo-Yo
super swing and The Big Flush Water
Coaster, to a pleasant and leisurely ride
aboard Quassy Queen, there is literally
something for everyone – and make
Quassy a high priority family destination for a day of affordable fun.
KIDSPLAY
61 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790
860-601-0667
A place where children can learn through
hands-on multi-sensory activities. Experience wind machines with colorful balls
zooming through clear tubes that take
unexpected and looping twists and turns
and colorful scarves being thrown into the
air challenging children to catch them as
they float down to them. There is an amazing bubble exhibit where adults and children alike will be able to enclose themselves in a gigantic bubble! Have fun
playacting in our Fire Truck and Race Car
as well as our Theatrical Stage complete
with costumes, make-up stations and microphone! And this only names a few of
the activities!
Hours
Wed-Fri 10:00am to 2:00pm
Sat-Sun 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission & Prices:
$4.00 per person
Hours:
Generally from 11:00am to 8:00pm
Admission & Prices:
Parking $6.00, Ride tickets vary
PLEASANT VALLEY DRIVE IN
47 River Road
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
860-379-6102
Cinema under the stars! It is one of
the only drive-in movie theaters left
in Connecticut and hosts all of the
latest movie releases. Check on line
or call to see which movies they are
showing and pack the car! Double
features each night for the price of
one. Concessions are available for
your movie viewing convenience.
Hours:
Seasonal April through October
Movies begin at Dusk
Admissions & Prices:
Adults $8.00
Children $5.00
Thursday Carload $16.00
SUNDAE SPA
2457 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06703
203-528-3121
A place where kids can go to make sweet
treats, while learning, looking good and
having fun! The Sundae Spa offers traditional hair salon services such as hair
styling, manicures and pedicures for
kids. Other fun activities to take part in
while there is building your own sundae
with all the toppings, educational activities and creating your own ‘brand’ of
personal hair and bath products.
Hours:
Tues-Fri 11:00am to 5:00pm
Sat 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sun 10:00am to 3:00pm
Closed on holidays
Admission & Prices:
Prices vary dependent on treatment
Pricing starts at $9.95