Assuming you celebrate Christmas you might try out a polar express type train activity next December. I think Essex has one that is supposed to be the best in the state. We went to one in Thomaston this year. The three year old loved being on a real train and meeting Santa (first year he has) and the 11 month old literally was in disbelief when she saw Rudolph. They both carried around the bell they were given for days.

We did the lights at lighthouse point earlier in the month. It was the first week and right at sundown. It was deserted and we were able to drive through a few times. The fantasy of lights or whatever it’s called up at UCONN is a nightmare. The kids loved it, but nothing like paying thirty dollars to sit in bumper to bumper traffic for 90mins. An hour in line for a half hour of lights. The lights at Hubbard park in meridian were decent, and free. I think arriving before dinner at like 5pm is the best idea. The least amount of other cars.

Otherwise you seem to have a good plan for the week. Kids also seem to love being outside even in cold weather. Parks are always a good way to tire them out and hope for a proper nap.

On Friday and Sundays Extreme Air in Cheshire has the morning reserved for toddlers (really like 1-5 year olds.) also a lot of fun. It is a trampoline park. Last time I took my son he had the time of his life, but crashed with like 15 mins left. Could barely walk. Napped well that day.

They already have a great marble run wall thing that has been a huge hit when we've gone. And they should have some craft things you can buy and color on and assemble.

Good tip! He’s a bit of a train head but i mean I guess most of them are at that age

Yes!

Definitely! Thanks for the tip

Yesss this is perfect thank you!

All pets club in Wallingford has many many tanks for aquarium fish if animal window shopping is your thing

Shoreline Trolley Museum & Trolley Rides in EH actually has a Story time Hour tomorrow, Wednesday, and trolley rides at least the next two days

We sell it ground and steak, although it's not domestic. It's D'Artagnan brand. It's grass fed from New Zealand. Not too gamey and it's delicious.

Thyme & Season in Hamden at 3040 Whitney Ave.

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The library: https://nhfpl.libnet.info/events

Check out the trains at the Eli Whitney museum.

There are plenty of venison farms

There's a number of meat shops in CT that sell venison actually.

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Meat king on grand Ave or Ferraros in their new location in North haven.

Edit: they should have venison since they have rabbit etc..

Ice skating at Walker rink is always fun. Check out "skate new Haven" on Instagram or Facebook, they post the public skate hours each week.

>mew haven cat cafe

WHAT?

#WHAT?????

THIS EXISTS???

If you have access to a car (or can find cheap Amtrak tickets) taking a day trip along the coast is always nice! I moved away from New Haven recently to a big city and everytime I take Amtrak home to Boston, I wish I spent more time exploring the tiny towns with a cute little downtown area.

There’s also great hiking places within a 30 minute drive plus much more an hour or so away, though I’m not sure how they’ll be if you guys get snow.

Have you tried seasonal affective caffeine vampirism?

Sounds cool, I'd like to check it out.

They’ve really got a solid mix. Ninja Turtles, Ms PAC Man, QBert, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Frogger, some racing games, some fighting games, and a bunch more

I have heard Barcade is cool. I grew up going to old school arcades in the 80's, playing games like Hard Drivin' and Star Wars. Do they have games like that or is it just Pacman and Tron?

Beaches are still beautiful in winter. Check out Hammonasset in Madison or Silver Sands in Milford.

It’s a bit out of New Haven but since you said day trips I’d recommend going to Mt Southington or Ski Sundown for some skiing or snowboarding! I think theyre less than an hour out of the area.