Summer Bucket List 2018

June 18, 2018

Come along with us as we check things off our Summer Bucket List! We love that summer provides more time and better weather for so many fun activities in Fairfield County and the surrounding areas. This year our Bucket List is composed of tons of off the beaten path, hidden gem, “I didn’t even know that place existed” type of activities. Some are easy, spur of the moment ideas like having lunch at Sweet Pea’s & walking to Binney Park; or having a scavenger hunt in your own backyard! Others are day trips to places like the Thimble Islands, the Pez Visitor Center, or LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Some are for the more adventurous: indoor skydiving at iFLY! While others are a bit slower paced: strawberry picking at Jones Family Farm. Whatever your mood may be, we have something FUN for you & your entire family to enjoy! If your favorite “secret” summer destination is missing from our list, email us here and let us know! Happy Summer!

*Please be sure to check with individual businesses for full event or program details before attending or visiting.

Museums/Discovery

Indoor Adventure

Outdoor Adventure

Scavenger Hunt at local beach, park, or even your own backyard!
The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Thimble Islands Cruise aboard Sea Mist or Volsunga IV & ice cream from The Thimbleberry
The Carousel at Mill River Park
Sheffield Island
Dinosaur State Park
Devil’s Den Preserve
The Maritime Aquarium Cruises
The Beer Garden at Shippan Landing (live music, lawn games, food trucks, kids welcome!)
Kayak & Paddle Board rentals in Darien, Rowayton, & Westport
Cove Marina Mini Golf & Sunset Grille
Devon’s Place Playground & Splash Pad
Scalzi Park Playground & Splash Pad
Mill River Park Playground (Splash Pad coming 2019)
Playland
Lake Compounce & Crocodile Cove
Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark
Farmington River Tubing
McGuane Park playground (visit the concession stand while Darien Butcher Shop is there!)
Gillette Castle State Park
Sherwood Island State Park & 9/11 Memorial
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Captain’s Cove Seaport

Yummy Eats

Milkcraft
Eats & Antiques (kiddos love the lemonade & playing with the vintage toys)
Sweet Pea’s (get the Pão de Queijo!) & stroll to Binney Park
Rowayton Market (sit outside overlooking the water) & then grab ice cream at Brendan’s 101
Sweet Ashley’s Ice Cream Shoppe
Chocolate Works (be a chocolatier for the day!)
Stew Leonard’s ice cream (1 free cone when you spend $100) & edible cookie dough; then visit the Little Farm
Elm Street Diner for insane desserts!
The Drawing Room & make your way to Whimsies Dollhouse Shop (not walkable!)
Pack a picnic & head to Waveny Park