Easy on Grandparents
Walk-in, accessible, no-stress outings
31 venues in Fairfield County, CT
Not every outing needs to be a production. These venues are walk-in friendly and have an accessible entrance, so there is no need to book ahead. The goal here is simple: show up, spend time together, and get home without it being an ordeal. These are the places grandparents keep coming back to because they just work.
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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Touch sharks, seals & jellyfish on the waterfront
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Connecticut's only zoo, 100 years of wild wonder
Sherwood Island State Park
CT's first state park — 1.5 miles of Sound shoreline
Sherwood Island State Park
Connecticut's first state park — beach, fields, and picnic areas
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Hands-on learning for young explorers
Ferris Acres Creamery
Farm-fresh ice cream with 60+ flavors
bartaco Westport
Waterfront tacos, coloring books & a kids menu
Colony Grill
Legendary thin-crust pizza in a classic CT tavern
Calf Pasture Beach
3/4-mile beach with splash pad, playground & mini golf
Bowlero Norwalk
38 lanes, arcade games & weekend family fun
Little Pub Fairfield
Cozy neighborhood pub with a proper kids menu
Shake Shack Westport
Juicy burgers, crinkle fries & hand-spun milkshakes
Terrain Garden Café
Garden-inspired café in a stunning greenhouse setting
Penfield Beach
Sandy Long Island Sound beach with a beloved playground
Lake Mohegan Recreation Area
Freshwater swimming, sprinkler park & shaded trails
Monster Mini Golf
Glow-in-the-dark 18-hole indoor monster golf & arcade
Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe
Homemade ice cream, chocolates & nostalgic bulk candy
Longshore Club Park
Waterfront park with pools, trails & a sailing school
Nutmeg Bowl
Fairfield's #1 bowling center with a kids' play area
Sunny Daes Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream, gelato & froyo — made in-store
Beardsley Park
125 acres with a splash pad, playground & zoo next door
EverWonder Children's Museum
Hands-on STEAM discovery in a cozy, intimate setting
Compo Beach
Westport's iconic 29-acre Long Island Sound beach
Greenwich Bowling Center
Classic lanes — bumpers available for little ones
Meli-Melo Crêperie
Authentic French crêpes, ice cream & fresh juices
Cove Mini Golf at Norwalk Cove Marina
18-hole waterfront mini golf with Sound views
Squantz Pond State Park
Pristine freshwater swimming & kayaking in the hills
SHU Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
Hands-on STEAM fun with a real planetarium show
Cold Fusion Gelato
32 artisan gelato & sorbet flavors on Main Street
MOMU Ice Cream
Small-batch artisan ice cream made fresh daily
New Canaan Nature Center
40 acres of gardens, live raptors & nature discovery
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Rainy Day Picks
Indoor fun whatever the weather
158 spots
Park Days
Playgrounds, trails and room to run
284 spots
Best for Toddlers
Play spaces, farms, and animals for little ones
131 spots
Outdoor Classics
Fresh air, sunshine, and open space
397 spots
Sweet Treat Runs
Ice cream and desserts they'll talk about
135 spots
Stroller Friendly
Wheelchair-accessible entrances
231 spots