Nature/Outdoors | Kids Out and About Fairfield County, CT

Penfield Beach in Fairfield

Penfield Beach is a 3.5 acre beachfront property that is a favorite. A great place to swim and sun along the Long Island Sound, it offers a long stretch of sandy beach. There are picnic tables and grills on the beach for visitor use.
323 Fairfield Beach Road
Fairfield , CT , 06824
Phone: 203-256-3191
41° 8' 5.2152" N, 73° 14' 30.6384" W

Earthplace

Earthplace offers educational programs for all ages, including Preschool, Summer Camp, year-round nature activities, and Harbor Watch programs, providing hands-on, nature-based learning opportunities. Our afterschool programs and internships provide unique experiential pathways that extend beyond traditional school curricula.
10 Woodside Lane
Westport , CT , 06880
Phone: 203-557-4400
41° 8' 43.7028" N, 73° 22' 51.4524" W

Challenge Camp

Challenge Camp is an ACA-accredited day camp at Iona University in New Rochelle, offering summer enrichment learning opportunities for creative children ages 4-15. Over 140 STEM & Arts project based electives to engage and inspire your camper. Sports and on-site Swimming options enable campers to challenge their minds and bodies.
715 North Avenue
New Rochelle , NY , 10801
Phone: 914-779-6024
40° 54' 57.042" N, 73° 47' 11.148" W

Location: 
Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549, United States
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Animal Care Sessions at Westmoreland Sanctuary

Dates: 
12/20/2025
01/10/2026
02/28/2026
Time: 
10:00 - 11:30 AM

Location: 
4-H Education Center at Auerfarm, 158 Auer Farm Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002, United States
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Annual Santa on the Farm Event at Auerfarm

Dates: 
12/06/2025
Time: 
10 am - 1 pm

Location: 
Queens Zoo, 53-51 111th Street, Corona, NY 11368, United States
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Beast Friends Forever at Queens Zoo (Grades K - 5th)

Dates: 
01/19/2026
Time: 
9:00am - 3:00pm