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Things to do with kids in Hartford

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Hartford — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Hartford. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    The Mark Twain House & Museum

    4.7 (3,742)351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, USA

    A well-rated museum in Hartford.

  2. 02

    Connecticut Science Center

    4.6 (2,982)250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

    A well-rated museum in Hartford.

  3. 03

    Elizabeth Park Rose Garden

    4.8 (3,284)1561 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, USA

    A well-rated garden in Hartford.

  4. 04

    Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

    4.7 (2,207)600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Hartford.

  5. 05

    Dinosaur State Park

    4.5 (1,514)400 West St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, USA

    A well-rated state park in Hartford.

  6. 06

    Wickham Park

    4.7 (2,506)QCPG+38, 1329 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester, CT 06040, USA

    A well-rated park in Hartford.

  7. 07

    Bushnell Park

    4.7 (971)Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

    A well-rated park in Hartford.

  8. 08

    Elizabeth Park Conservancy

    4.7 (4,743)1561 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA

    A well-rated garden in Hartford.

  9. 09

    Talcott Mountain State Park

    4.8 (1,377)Summit Ridge Dr, Simsbury, CT 06070, USA

    A well-rated state park in Hartford.

  10. 10

    West Hartford Reservoir

    4.8 (417)West Hartford, CT 06117, USA

    A well-rated park in Hartford.

  11. 11

    New Britain Museum of American Art

    4.8 (1,232)56 Lexington St, New Britain, CT 06052, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Hartford.

  12. 12

    Nevers Park

    4.7 (1,081)Chief Ryan Way, South Windsor, CT 06074, USA

    A well-rated park in Hartford.

  13. 13

    Riverfront Park

    4.7 (1,083)300 Welles St, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA

    A well-rated park in Hartford.

  14. 14

    Jonathan’s Dream

    4.9 (453)355 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA

    A well-rated playground in Hartford.

  15. 15

    Winding Trails

    4.7 (330)50 Winding Trails Dr, Farmington, CT 06032, USA

    A well-rated sports activity location in Hartford.

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How were these things to do with kids in Hartford chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Hartford, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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