$150–$300 per party in New Haven CT

Art & crafts

Children ages 3 and up work on a building project with apprentice educators at Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop in Hamden. Parties last two hours, with the first hour to hour and a half spent building and the remaining…

Farms, zoos & aquariums

Kids join an educator for farm animal and nature activities at Common Ground in New Haven. The Farm and Nature Playdate costs $275 for a two hour program, with a maximum of 40 people including adults.

Farms, zoos & aquariums

Children can explore nature through live animals, natural crafts or nature walks at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center in Mystic. An educator customizes the activities for the birthday party.

Museums

Niantic Children's Museum has birthday packages for families choosing between a nonprivate celebration and a private party. The nonprivate option costs $240 for two hours and includes 12 children.

Indoor play

Kids have access to all play areas during a two hour Basic birthday party at ProKids Place in Waterbury, Connecticut. Basic costs $250 Monday through Thursday or $350 Friday through Sunday for 15 people, counting…

Parks & public facilities

Groton Community Center in Groton, Connecticut, has a birthday package with two hours in the gymnasium and party room for up to 35 attendees. It costs $175 plus a refundable $100 security deposit.