This was a charity event for the Meriden Humane Society. The studio itself is so bright and…read morecolorful you're instantly happy when you walk in! The owner is energetic and encouraging and just plain fun! BYOB and BYOF so you can have a little paint party. Some of the options looked like fun and I can't wait to hopefully try it out there again.

This is my second time going to this establishment for a class. The first time was the "Paint Your…read morePet". It was so much fun and my painting came out just like my pet looks. I went again Saturday night with my husband for her "Valentine Date Night"event. My husband was skeptical but had a good time. Our painting came out great. Kate is so helpful, and fun. She played great music and served sweet treats. Take a class if you have the opportunity. You will not regret it.

ID Tech Camp is the ONLY camp that my 12 year old son will attend without complaint and WITH…read moreenthusiasm... We have tried all types of other camps (including other "technology" camps) and none of them compare to this experience! The camp counselors are great and my son comes home happy with new friends and new knowledge... ID Tech is THE BEST!!! My son has been going every year for 3 years straight. We already signed him up for his next adventure this summer and he is already talking about how much he is looking forward to it!

Laurelwood is an amazing community the camp is a space for learning and growth. They have both a…read moresleep a way and a day camp, check it out.

Our family absolutely loves Camp Laurelwood. The staff and counselors are incredible -- warm,…read moreattentive, and truly invested in each child's happiness and growth. The activities are fun, varied, and well-run, keeping campers excited and engaged every day -- from sports and swimming to creative and team-based experiences. Most of all, the friendships our child made were amazing. The camp creates such a welcoming, inclusive environment where kids quickly feel like they belong. Our child came home more confident, happy, and already asking to go back next summer. We couldn't recommend Camp Laurelwood more highly.

I came here for a birthday party and it was the first time visiting this farm. It is pretty cute…read moreand the birthday party was held in a small building with its own kitchen. The kids had fun feeding the farm animals. I will have to admit I had fun too. There are all sorts of farm animals, such as chickens, cats, dogs, goats, horses, bunnies, pigs and more. I am a cat person and I enjoy looking for the barn cats. The place is pretty clean for a farm and the kids enjoy the tractor ride. All the employees were nice and friendly. If you're planning a fun kids party, this is a great place for them.

You can't miss the iconic large red barn that has the word EGGS, but backwards on it. Flamig Farm…read morehas been in existence since 1907; located in West Simsbury. First visit, I got there around 4:40 and they were closing at 5; it was a short trip because I just wanted to get some eggs. The employee said they were closing soon and so was the petting zoo when I first walked in; I mentioned I was going to be quick and just wanted to get some eggs. I didn't know they had a petting zoo so I made a plan to go back again another time. The store was your typical farm stand, they had eggs, honey, cookies, apparel, and various of other knick knacks. They were having a sale, buy one dozens eggs ($7) and get one dozen free. The chickens were laying too many eggs and they wanted to get rid of as many as possible. The second time, I got in earlier in the day and purchased petting zoo tickets; $8 per person over 2 years old/under 80 years old and for an additional $2, you can purchase feed. I highly recommend getting the feed, the animals loved it. The petting zoo was bigger than I thought. There's even a playground with benches and picnic tables. The place seemed clean and the animals seem well taken care of. We saw pigs, llamas (my favorite), sheep, goats, alpacas, peacocks, cows, ponies (another favorite), donkeys, bunnies, chickens, and a black cat.Inside the shop, there were baby chicks, birds, and guinea pigs. There were signs explaining what type of animals, facts, and their story/names throughout. They also offer pony and tractor rides for an additional fee. There's a huge pavilion with picnic tables; you can bring your own food in. Also, there is an Airbnb onsite and people book their weddings there. There are many events hosted there as well; children programs and summer camps are popular ones. My kids and I had a blast petting and feeding the animals. I highly recommend!

Great place to bring your kids. The kids work in a class of their piers and level up on each…read moreobstacle as they progress mastering it. The kids get to excercise muscles they normally wouldn't playing other sports and love coming here. Balance, raw strength and conditioning are just some of the benefits as they are having fun.

Keeping 35+ middle school aged campers happy and challenged is a tall order, but USA Ninja does…read morejust that!! I recommend this challenge for all ages because the owner and staff engage the kids as well as encourage them to try the hard tasks. They have a real can do attitude.

Wonderful Camp for our 8 to 12 yr old granddaughters!…read more Highly recommend for a outdoor CT summer experience!

From the owner: Located in coastal Connecticut, on 740 wooded acres surrounding a mile long private lake, we are…read morethe country's oldest co-ed camp. Since 1886, we have provided a fun-filled, traditional summer camp with hands-on learning and fun in the great outdoors. Campers participate in well-rounded and adventurous programs that develop an appreciation for nature and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Activities include: swimming, sailing, ropes course, archery, arts & crafts, outdoor cooking, gardening, farming, sports, games, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, nature, wilderness skills, ceramics, woodworking, culinary arts, theater, gaga and more! The best thing about our camp is that you get to make your own schedule and pick the activities that you want to do!

One tradition that I look forward to every Christmas season is the A.C. Gilbert Holiday Train…read moreDisplay at the Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop. The New Haven-based A.C. Gilbert Company (known for originating the Erector Set) introduced their 'American Flyer' line of model trains just after World War II. The trains were very popular throughout the 1950s, but the rise of popularity with television sets and the death of company founder A.C. Gilbert created a decline in sales. The company was defunct by 1967. The Eli Whitney Museum has a large collection of old A.C. Gilbert products, including several American Flyer trains. Each year, the museum sets up a model railroad display from Thanksgiving to mid-January. Walter Zawalich is the museum's American Flyer Curator and he meticulously restores and maintains the trains and the display each year. I've been going to see the Holiday Train Display at the Museum since I was a young boy. My father used to collect American Flyer trains and we went to see the display often. I later introduced my wife to the tradition and now our two sons. In addition to the trains themselves, we love the attention to detail of the layout which resembles a miniature landscape of New Haven. You can continue to see the Holiday Train display on Saturdays and Sundays until January 14th and admission is FREE!

We had our son's birthday party here. We couldn't be happier with their service. It's a great place…read morefor kids and they all had fun.