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17 Things to Do for February's Winter Break in Connecticut

Lunarfest celebrations come to Hartford as Connecticut continues to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit over February's Winter Break! Photo courtesy of newhavenarts.org
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2/13/23 - By Jennifer Coe

Connecticut kids are getting a few days off from school in February and deserve to have a little fun! Mommy Poppins has prepared a list of things to do for February's winter break in Connecticut. Fun activities include Winter Wanderers and the Sensory Friendly Day at Imagine Nation. Your family can honor Black History Month by attending the Fun African Folktales presentation. And dig into a treat with your toddler at Book and a Bite at Stew Leonard's. 

Besides all of these events, there are many other awesome winter activities that make this time of year so fun. For more ideas to have fun all winter long, don't miss our Winter Activities Guide or follow our Facebook page. 

Wintertide comes to Mystic over Connecticut's February break. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum
Wintertide comes to Mystic over Connecticut's February break. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum

Things to Do for February's Winter Break in in Connecticut

Winter Wonderland Day

Ansonia - February 17, 2023
Come for fun winter activities on this day off from school. There’s nothing better than gliding through the cool air on your sled. Everyone should be well-bundled in layers to stay warm. After our adventure we will come inside for hot cocoa and a chance to meet one of the Nature Center’s animals.Registration required; families must bring their own sleds. READ MORE

Things that Go

Fairfield - February 17, 2023
Inspired by the many whimsical “things that go” in the world of Busytown created by Richard Scarry, families will tap into their imagination to design cars, trucks, or other ways to move people and things around. Join this special program in celebration of “The Road to Busytown: Richard Scarry’s Life in Fairfield County.” READ MORE

Wintertide

Mystic - February 18 - 20, 2023
Shake off that cabin fever and celebrate the great outdoors in New England with 3 days of frosty fun at Mystic Seaport Museum! Bundle up to meet reindeer and winter working dogs! Check out ice sculpture demonstrations and family activities like “sock skating,” games, crafts, and kid-friendly live music. Need to warm up? Enjoy a show in the Treworgy Planetarium for an additional cost, grab a hot cocoa from the cafe. Whether you’re chilling with a boat ride, or warming up next to a fire, visitors of all ages will find so many ways to make memories at Mystic Seaport Museum during... READ MORE

Celebrate the Lunar New Year

Hartford - February 18, 2023
Did you know that Lunar New Year has been celebrated in Connecticut for over 150 years? Come to the CHS to welcome the Year of the Rabbit and learn about the many ways that Lunar New Year is celebrated today across different cultures. This FREE event will feature: Lunar New Year dance performance by students from Ju Long Wushu Chinese Martial Arts Training Center A paper-lantern making craft led by Quan Tran, Senior Lecturer and Senior Program Coordinator in the Ethnicity, Race, and Migration Program at Yale University A chance to sample traditional Lunar New Year sweets A... READ MORE

Pancake Brunch Bar

Mystic - February 20, 2023
Put your cooking skills to the test on this school vacation day as we make delicious pancakes and decide what toppings and mix-ins are best! Meet in the kitchen at Coogan Farm. READ MORE

Free Family Fun African Folktakes

South Windsor - February 20, 2023
African Folktales is a 45-minute whirlwind of adventure! From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond – join a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that celebrate the various folk tale traditions of the continent of Africa. African music helps to set the stage for these energetic stories. Bright Star Touring Theatre is a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC.  READ MORE

Toddler Book and a Bite Cooking Class at Stew Leonard's In Newington

Newington - February 20, 2023
Today we will bake cupcakes from scratch! While we munch on our creations, we will sit back and relax as we read “Pete The Cat and The Missing Cupcake,” written by Kimberly and James Dean. READ MORE

Winter Wanderers Feb "Camp"

Canton - February 20-21, 2023
Winter Wanderers is a vacation Program for Grades K - 5. Enjoy fun with the snow and ice, animal tracking and, depending upon weather conditions, maple sugaring will be part of this vacation program. This is a two-day program. Pre-registration required. READ MORE

Vacation Days: President's Day and Discovery Demos

Niantic - February 20 - February 21, 2023
There's fun to do at the museum on vacation days! Stop in on Presidents Day (Feb 20) for some President-themed crafts and demos and special crafts and demos with our Museum educators on Feb 21. READ MORE

Winter Wonderland Baking Camp

Canton - February 21, 2023
It may not be a winter wonderland outside yet but we are baking up a winter wonderland inside! We will be baking cupcakes and decorating them as snowman and also using other winter inspired decorations. READ MORE

Sensory Day at Imagine Nation

Bristol - February 21, 2023
Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center presents the first Outdoor Sensor Day. This event is designed for children with special or sensory processing needs and their families. READ MORE

Northern Lights and Sled Dog Doodle

Wethersfield - February 21, 2023
In Alaska, dog-sledding is a way of life and a sport. Make a dog sled, a dog, and his or her companion using model magic and other materials. On clear nights colorful, dancing lights can sometimes be seen in the Alaskan skies. Students will be challenged to create their own Northern Lights.  READ MORE

Connecticut Flower and Garden Show

Hartford - February 23 - February 26, 2023
Explore over 300 booths full of flowers, fresh plants, bulbs, seeds, gardening supplies, books, and much more. READ MORE

Winter Waterfront Cruise on the Liberty

Mystic - Through February 25, 2023
While you are visiting the Museum this winter, bundle up and enjoy a scenic cruise along the waterfront aboard our launch LIBERTY. During the 25-minute ride, the captain will give you a guided tour of the sites along the river and highlight some of the ships and exhibits at the Museum, including some information on the boats being worked on in the Shipyard. Please meet the boat promptly at 2:40 by the flag pole at the North End of the Museum. READ MORE

CAMP Craft Pass

Norwalk - February 23 - February 24, 2023
Pom poms, googly eyes, glues, and glitters galore! Pipe cleaners of every color, pretty patterned washi tapes, stick-on gemstones!  Come to CAMP, and get set up with the crafts, the supplies, and the know-how to create with personalized attention from our craftiest Counselors. READ MORE

Open Art Studio for Kids at Grace Farms

New Canaan - February 25, 2023
Think, play, and create every Saturday at Grace Farms! Children and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques. READ MORE

Forest of Illusions at the Ct Science Center

Hartford - All of February 2023
Follow the winding path through our Forest of Illusions, where your eyes and mind will be put to the test as you encounter some mind-bending optical illusions. Explore color and light in a whole new way as you mix things up on the interactive light wall. Find your way out of the darkness in a true black hallway that will distort your sense of depth… and space. Step inside a human-sized kaleidoscope for an entirely new perspective. Wander into the UV Cave, where the rocks will shine like you have never seen before. This forest holds many dark secrets, all waiting for you to... READ MORE

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