Keep busy (and warm) this January and February with a list of family-friendly activities from Stamford Moms sure to brighten even the shortest days
No. 1 In With The Old
Be sure to kick off the new year by checking out Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center’s Bendel Mansion. But hurry, the exhibit is only there until January 5! Young paleontologists will enjoy seeing the Twin Protoceratops models, a T. Rex leg cast and much more. The exhibition highlights ongoing, cutting-edge dinosaur research by American Museum of Natural History paleontologists and other leading scientists from around the world!
No. 2 Hit the Ice
Skating is the perennial favorite activity for the whole family during cold-weather months. Kids learn a new skill while getting some energy out. And a rich hot chocolate is the well-deserved (and welcome) prize to endless laps. Head to Twin Rinks Stamford for open skate on weekends or for School’s Out Skate when the kids are off from school. Stay for dinner by grabbing a meal at Leo’s Pizza Cafe. stamfordtwinrinks.com
For outdoor winter fun, nothing beats the Cohen Skating Center at Mill River Park, open seven days a week, mid-November through mid-March. millriverpark.org
No. 3 Five toasty To-Dos
Three options to stay warm with little ones are always within easy reach. Angel Land (angellandstc.com) on level 4 at Stamford Town Center is teeming with ball pits, slides, obstacle courses and more. Honey Joe’s Family Coffeehouse (honeyjoescoffee.com) makes the perfect pit stop for a warming cup of Joe and a bite to eat. Kids can frolic in play spaces Cub Run or the Den while you catchup on the ’gram.
The David and Marian Nissen Carousel at Mill River Park (millriverpark.org) is open for a warm spin from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Refreshments from The Rich Pantry are also at hand. For the bigs, head to the recently revamped RPM Stamford (rpmraceway.com) for a day at the arcade, lanes and racing. Get the whole family throwing strikes in a game of bowling for a fun weekend afternoon. Grab lunch or dinner from the new menu at RPM Bar & Grill. Another stay-inside favorite is kitting up and heading to Soccer Fun Zone (soccerfunzone.com) on level 7 at Stamford Town Center, where kids put their skills to the test at the ultimate technology- led soccer facility with games for
players of all ages and ability levels.
No. 4 Cool Art
While away the hours creating at Lucky Penny Pottery on Hope Street. Budding artists choose a piece of pottery—from serving ware to fun figurines—to decorate and take home. Valentine’s gifts galore, this is a great activity for all ages. luckypennyct.com
