The best things to do in Stratford

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

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Deep 6 Arcade

Entertainment

Relive joystick glory with Deep 6 Arcade, where over 60 lovingly restored classics and pinball machines run to original specs, paid in…

2505 Main St

Relive joystick glory with Deep 6 Arcade, where over 60 lovingly restored classics and pinball machines run to original specs, paid in old-school tokens. Grab locally crafted bites, enjoy the community bar vibe, then challenge a neighbor to beat that Bally Eight Ball score.

From the Stratford newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Massive 10,000-seat arena featuring concerts, shows, tournaments, conventions & more.

600 Main St (Bridgeport)

Massive 10,000-seat arena featuring concerts, shows, tournaments, conventions & more.

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Star Factory

Entertainment

Space for kids' birthday parties and other events, boasting DJs, music and dancing.

3520 Main St

Space for kids' birthday parties and other events, boasting DJs, music and dancing.

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Venue for concerts and other events, featuring over 75 annual events.

500 Broad St (Bridgeport)

Venue for concerts and other events, featuring over 75 annual events.

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Fright Haven

Entertainment

Haunted house featuring 3D effects, actors, props and jump scares.

411 Barnum Avenue Cutoff

Haunted house featuring 3D effects, actors, props and jump scares.

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Banquet hall hosting parties, weddings, and other events with buffets and prime rib.

337 Kenyon St

Banquet hall hosting parties, weddings, and other events with buffets and prime rib.

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Private club, eatery and event venue featuring golf and other amenities.

4567 Main St

Private club, eatery and event venue featuring golf and other amenities.

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Members-only golf club featuring an 18-hole course and a public grill room.

385 Oronoque Ln

Members-only golf club featuring an 18-hole course and a public grill room.

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Long-running zoo with hundreds of animals, most of which hail from North & South America.

1875 Noble Ave (Bridgeport)

Long-running zoo with hundreds of animals, most of which hail from North & South America.

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Free festival for young and old featuring live music, fresh oysters and lobster rolls, plus kids' activities and rides.

1 Shipyard Ln (Milford)

Free festival for young and old featuring live music, fresh oysters and lobster rolls, plus kids' activities and rides.

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