Winter Activities in Connecticut, Plenty to Keep You Entertained

Connecticut residents have grown accustomed to cold, snowy winters. What we aren't accustomed to is boredom. Just because it's winter doesn't mean we have to hibernate. There are activities to help you enjoy the Connecticut winter days.

　

The Hartford Wolf Pack

The Hartford Wolf Pack, the New York Rangers AHL affiliate are Connecticut's minor league hockey team. The Pack play their home games at the XL Center in downtown Hartford, CT. In twelve seasons, the Pack has made the playoffs every year, winning the Calder Cup in 2000.

With tickets starting at just $10 a person, seeing a Wolf Pack game is the perfect thing to do on a winter day. Throughout the season there are plenty of promotional nights, and Friday's are usually Guida's Family Nights, where you can buy 3 tickets, 3 soda's, 3 hot dogs or pizza slices, and a souvenir for as low as $45. It's hard to beat that deal.

Information on all Wolf Pack home games can be found at, hartfordwolfpack.com.

Big Y Kids Fair

Big Y Kids Fair takes place during the second weekend of February at the Connecticut Expo Center in Hartford, CT. The fair is full of fun things for the kids.

-Amusement Rides

-Clowns

-Magicians

-A Petting Zoo

-Pony Rides

-Video Game Stations

-Zoomba Kids

and more.

The fair runs from 10 AM- 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday.

Ticket Prices:

Adults $8, Kids $4 Use Big Y savings club card and buy 1 ticket get 1 free.

Parking is free for the Fair.

Additional Information on Fair located at,connecticutkidsfair.com

　

Eagle Watches by the CT River
The Opportunity to track Bald Eagles along the Connecticut River as they soar above the sky. The trip, sponsored by the Audubon Shop, takes place every Saturday starting the last two weeks in January thru the end of February.

The trip begins at 7:45 in Madison, CT, 907 Boston Post Road. If that's too early, you can opt to begin your trip at 8:30, at the boat lunch in Hadaam. The trip ends at 1:15.

Cost- $20 for lunch at, Oliver's Tavern in Essex.

Note- transportation is by car, not boat. If you forget your binoculars, don't worry you can rent a pair for $4. But, remember your camera, because there are no rentals and you don't want to miss the wonderful photo opportunity of these magnificent birds.

Find more information at,www.theaudubonshop.com.

　

Ski Sundown

One of the perks of living in New England in the winter, is the snow. Skiers and snowboarders can spend the winter enjoying the snow at Ski Sundown. Sundown is located at 126 Ratlum Rd. New Hartford, CT.

The slopes are open: Mon. - Fri. from 9AM-10PM. Sat. & Sun. from 8 AM- 10 PM.

Sundown contains 5 lifts and 15 trails with beginner, intermediate and expert runs.

New skiers can take lessons including children as young as 4.

Additional services at Ski Sundown:

-Full service rental & repair shop.

-Big lodge with 2 food courts.

-Weekly themed events and exciting winter competitions.

Some Price information:

Lift Tickets-

Adults (15 and older) $34- 52

Junior $31-46

Children (6 and under) $16

Seniors (65 and older) $26

For additional information on prices for varying services, see www.skisundown.com phone 860-379-snow.

　

Lyman's Annual Winterfest
This is an amazing indoor and outdoor winter event, located on Rte 147 & Rte 157, in Middlefield, CT. This is a great way to spend some time during the cold winter month of February. Families heading to Winterfest can expect to find among other things:

- Ice Carving Demonstrations and sculptures.

- Sled dog mushing demos.

- Horse drawn wagon rides.

- Igloo Making demonstrations.

- Apple pie baking workshop for children.

- Rail Jam Exhibition with Ski Sundown complete with portable ski jump.

- Winterfest officially begins on Saturday, February 20th and continues thru Sunday February 21st.

Hours are: 8 AM- 7 PM Saturday, 8 AM- 6 PM on Sunday.

Admission to Winterfest is free, but food, and participation in some of the exhibits do cost money.

For more information, see www.lymanorchards.com