The best things to do in Danbury

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Entertainment · 12 places · showing the latest additions first

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.

From the Danbury newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Public tee times, a roomy practice facility, and lessons with Frank Sergiovanni, PGA make Ridgefield Golf Course a solid play this week.…

545 Ridgebury Rd (Ridgefield)

Public tee times, a roomy practice facility, and lessons with Frank Sergiovanni, PGA make Ridgefield Golf Course a solid play this week. Sneak in nine, join a league or clinic, then refuel at the on-site restaurant like you actually planned this all along.

From the Danbury newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Ridgewood Country Club is where Danbury folks trade email pings for sweet fairways on rolling terrain that suits every skill level, plus…

119 Franklin Street Ext

Ridgewood Country Club is where Danbury folks trade email pings for sweet fairways on rolling terrain that suits every skill level, plus tennis, pickleball, and a heated summer pool. Then it’s patio time with genuinely good food, plus a membership that actually feels like community.

From the Danbury newsletter, September 2, 2026

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Danbury Ice Arena

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Whether you skate like a Hat Trick or hold the boards, Danbury Ice Arena keeps it fun with public sessions, Learn to Skate, leagues, and…

1 Independence Way

Whether you skate like a Hat Trick or hold the boards, Danbury Ice Arena keeps it fun with public sessions, Learn to Skate, leagues, and even speed skating. Two NHL-size sheets with year round ice, pro coaches, a new café and bar, an axe lounge, and a legit arcade make post-work nights easy.

From the Danbury newsletter, September 14, 2026

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Danbury Sports Dome

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Whether your crew wants soccer touches, softball reps, or just a chaos-free place to burn energy, Danbury Sports Dome keeps it…

25 Shelter Rock Ln

Whether your crew wants soccer touches, softball reps, or just a chaos-free place to burn energy, Danbury Sports Dome keeps it climate-controlled and local. Book turf or court time, sign up for camps and clinics, or throw a birthday that actually tires them out.

From the Danbury newsletter, September 12, 2026

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Need a pick-me-up this week that doesn’t involve another bar tab? The Cave packs 3-level glow mini golf, laser tag, a ropes course, bumper…

13 Stony Hill Rd (Bethel)

Need a pick-me-up this week that doesn’t involve another bar tab? The Cave packs 3-level glow mini golf, laser tag, a ropes course, bumper cars, mini-bowling, VR rides, axe throwing and two levels of arcade classics so you can rally the crew and settle bragging rights close to home.

From the Danbury newsletter, August 19, 2026

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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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Between 100-plus arcade games, laser tag, spin zone bumper cars, ropes and ninja courses, mini bowling, and a wild XD theater, Xtreme Play…

38 Mill Plain Rd

Between 100-plus arcade games, laser tag, spin zone bumper cars, ropes and ninja courses, mini bowling, and a wild XD theater, Xtreme Play keeps kids buzzing and adults quietly competitive. There’s craft beer, wine, and legit eats, plus a Sports Suite with 30+ simulations when you need a victory lap.

From the Danbury newsletter, September 21, 2026

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Golf Ranch Brookfield is the rare spot where your range session actually feels fun, with Toptracer on every bay, mini golf for friendly…

1 Sand Cut Rd (Brookfield)

Golf Ranch Brookfield is the rare spot where your range session actually feels fun, with Toptracer on every bay, mini golf for friendly bragging rights, and even a par-3 if you want real holes. Swing by this week for covered bays, lessons, and Vibe Bays that keep weeknights social and swings sharper.

From the Danbury newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Golf Lounge 18

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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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Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park turns rainy afternoons and pent up energy into zip lines, sky jousting, giant airbags, and a…

5 Prindle Ln

Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park turns rainy afternoons and pent up energy into zip lines, sky jousting, giant airbags, and a prize-packed arcade, plus laser tag, a VR roller coaster, a 20-foot drop tower, and a gyro ride developed by NASA to simulate zero-G.

From the Danbury newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Richter Park Golf Course is an Edward Ryder-designed, 18-hole public track here in Danbury where water comes into play on 14 holes and…

100 Aunt Hack Rd

Richter Park Golf Course is an Edward Ryder-designed, 18-hole public track here in Danbury where water comes into play on 14 holes and Bent/Poa greens are guarded by 49 newly renovated bunkers. Four sets of tees keep it fun for all, from confident sticks to blissful ball finders.

From the Danbury newsletter, August 11, 2026

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