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Stepping Stones Museum for Children turns curiosity into action with hands-on experiences that immerse kids in the world around them, plus…

303 West Ave

Stepping Stones Museum for Children turns curiosity into action with hands-on experiences that immerse kids in the world around them, plus lively Puppetry Arts shows that spark big imaginations. When the house feels too small this week, this spot makes learning feel like play and buys you a few breaths.

From the Huntington newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Whether your crew is two or three or a full squad, Panic Room - Norwalk runs private escape adventures worth booking this week. Take on…

37 North Ave #107

Whether your crew is two or three or a full squad, Panic Room - Norwalk runs private escape adventures worth booking this week. Take on Tick Tok: The Inheritance or The Last Resort for a focused burst of puzzles, thrills, and just the right amount of panic.

From the Norwalk newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

360 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

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Need a quick breather close to home? Sheffield Island Lighthouse delivers with a 3-hour ferry cruise that includes a tour of the 1868…

Sheffield Island Light

Need a quick breather close to home? Sheffield Island Lighthouse delivers with a 3-hour ferry cruise that includes a tour of the 1868 lighthouse’s period-filled rooms, plus a mellow 2-hour Sunset Cruise gliding past Norwalk Harbor’s islands and lighthouses.

From the Stamford newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Bowlero Norwalk

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Bowlero Norwalk has 38 lanes, a lively arcade, and a comfy lounge, so you can mix a little friendly trash talk with actual strikes. Great…

701 Connecticut Ave

Bowlero Norwalk has 38 lanes, a lively arcade, and a comfy lounge, so you can mix a little friendly trash talk with actual strikes. Great for spontaneous game nights, kid energy burn-offs, or league nights with the crew, all without trekking far from Stamford.

From the Stamford newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Norwalk Cove Marina Mini Golf has been a Fairfield County summertime staple for over 50 years, with an 18-hole, pro golf style layout…

48 Calf Pasture Beach Rd

Norwalk Cove Marina Mini Golf has been a Fairfield County summertime staple for over 50 years, with an 18-hole, pro golf style layout featuring sand traps, extreme contours, and waterfront views of Calf Pasture Beach and the Long Island Sound. Great for friendly smack talk, date nights, or a casual team outing.

From the Norwalk newsletter, August 11, 2026

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Galaxy VR

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When the group chat needs an easy win, Galaxy VR at The SoNo Collection delivers quick-hit arcade play and full-on virtual reality thrills.…

across Nordstrom, 100 N Water St 2nd floor

When the group chat needs an easy win, Galaxy VR at The SoNo Collection delivers quick-hit arcade play and full-on virtual reality thrills. Swing by for a few games with a tap of a game card, or actually book that birthday you keep postponing.

From the Norwalk newsletter, August 28, 2026

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