The best things to do in Danbury

13 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Mini-Golf To Go

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Mini-Golf To Go brings a full-on portable mini golf course to your Waterbury get-together, with 9, 12, 18 or 36 holes, quirky obstacles,…

4 Sand Cut Rd Unit 9 (Brookfield)

Mini-Golf To Go brings a full-on portable mini golf course to your Waterbury get-together, with 9, 12, 18 or 36 holes, quirky obstacles, putters and all the trimmings. Indoor or outdoor works, and their glow golf option turns any evening into instant neighborhood bragging rights.

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Sunset Hill Golf Club is a family-run 9-hole community course shaped with help from Gene Sarazen in 1936, offering friendly vibes and just…

13 Sunset Hill Rd (Brookfield)

Sunset Hill Golf Club is a family-run 9-hole community course shaped with help from Gene Sarazen in 1936, offering friendly vibes and just enough challenge to keep you honest. First come, first served, with the clubhouse stocking tees, balls, and gloves, it’s an easy after-work loop this week.

From the Danbury newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Public golf course with challenging holes and BBQ in a well-maintained setting.

545 Ridgebury Rd (Ridgefield)

Public golf course with challenging holes and BBQ in a well-maintained setting.

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Membership-only country club with a well-rated golf course, a patio, and top-notch food.

119 Franklin Street Ext

Membership-only country club with a well-rated golf course, a patio, and top-notch food.

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Challenging public course with a mix of flat and swampy terrain, plus a lunch restaurant.

401 Danbury Rd (New Milford)

Challenging public course with a mix of flat and swampy terrain, plus a lunch restaurant.

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Danbury Ice Arena

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Indoor ice rink with figure skating, hockey, weekly DJ nights, theater, lessons & more.

1 Independence Way

Indoor ice rink with figure skating, hockey, weekly DJ nights, theater, lessons & more.

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Danbury Sports Dome

Entertainment

Dome hosting indoor sports including softball and soccer as well as birthday parties.

25 Shelter Rock Ln

Dome hosting indoor sports including softball and soccer as well as birthday parties.

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Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.

13 Stony Hill Rd (Bethel)

Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.

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Kids' play venue featuring trampoline-based games & sports, including toddler-friendly activities.

21 Prindle Ln

Kids' play venue featuring trampoline-based games & sports, including toddler-friendly activities.

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Family-oriented venue featuring 100-plus arcade games, along with laser tag, bumper cars and ropes courses.

38 Mill Plain Rd

Family-oriented venue featuring 100-plus arcade games, along with laser tag, bumper cars and ropes courses.

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Golf Lounge 18

Entertainment

Indoor golf club with 8 bays equipped with Trackman simulators, a restaurant, and a bar.

7 Backus Ave Space# C101

Indoor golf club with 8 bays equipped with Trackman simulators, a restaurant, and a bar.

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VR rides & pinball machines at an indoor activity center with airbags, zip lines & obstacle courses.

5 Prindle Ln

VR rides & pinball machines at an indoor activity center with airbags, zip lines & obstacle courses.

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Well-maintained, 18-hole public golf course featuring water hazards and bunkers.

100 Aunt Hack Rd

Well-maintained, 18-hole public golf course featuring water hazards and bunkers.

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