Get out of the house and beat the winter blues by spending winter 2025 in nature with your kids! Layer up, grab some snacks and scroll down for a list of options in Stamford and the surrounding areas!
Note: Some options do have membership options/requirements.
Visit The Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Spend a morning or afternoon seeing the animals (otter feedings happen daily at noon!) or take a family walk on the trails at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center!
Sign the kids up for Wild Woods Adventure Afterschool on Wednesdays, January 22 – February 12.
Also keep an eye on the calendar for Vacation Drop Off Days in February!
Head to Mill River Park
Take a walk at Mill River Park in Downtown Stamford.
Register for Nature Tots to connect to nature and your child. Tuesdays, January 14 – March 4.
Explore the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
Take a nature walk and explore the trails at the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens. Leashed dogs are welcome to come along with you!
Go to the Word Garden on the Great Lawn to create poetry, share a message or start a discussion. Leave your words for others to enjoy!
Explore the trails with naturalists and observe the behaviors of our busy furry and feathered friends during Vacation Days at the Bartlett.
Walk at Mianus River Park
Mianus River Park is a great place to explore as a family and with your dog! Check the trail map, bundle up and head out.
Go Letterboxing. Look for hidden letterboxes by following clues that are posted online.
Sign Up for an Activity at Darien Nature Center
Register for Outdoor Explorers on Mondays, January 6 – February 24. Open to grades Pre-K – 1 (must be 5 years old to participate).
Register for Animal Caretakers Club on Mondays, January 6 – March 21. Open to grades 2 – 6.
Register for Nature Art Class on Tuesdays, February 4 – March 11. Open to grades 3 – 6.
Register for an Activity at Greenwich Botanical Center
Winter Forest Days Explore with Me runs January 20 – February 26.
Forest Days Little Rangers runs from January 20th – May 15.