Fun Squared  “Double the Fun!”
An entertainment facility conveniently located on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington with 32 Duckpin Lanes (T-Bowl) and a BRAND NEW 6,500 square foot, multi level laser tag arena (Knight’s Quest).  Add a terrific snack bar with freshly rolled pizza (only $10.00 for a large-Wowee!), arcade, cocktail lounge,  7 Private Party Rooms, and Rock & Bowl on Friday, Saturday and Sundays and what you have is fun, fun, fun!  “Double the fun!” at Fun Squared! Come with your family, friends, for your party, corporate group, all are welcome! Check out our website:  www.funsquared.biz.

Coco Key Water Resort in Waterbury combines the relaxation of the islands with the excitement of a water park. For the most fun this summer, bring your family to this unbelievable 55,000 square foot indoor water park nearby. Click on www.cocokeywaterresort.com for more information.

At Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, visitors encounter ocean animals in an exciting new way – no scuba gear required! Reach in and touch a ray, go beak-to-nose with a penguin and feel the splash of a beluga whale. Watch our California sea lions – including Boomerang, the sea lion pup – strut their stuff during a live show, and meet a variety of animals, from African penguins and Steller sea lions to sharks and blue-tongued skinks. Dig into the new interactive exhibit Prehistoric Creatures of the Sea, where kids can uncover the fossils of sea creatures from 600 million years ago! Visit www.mysticaquarium.org for more information.

Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park in Portland, just over the bridge from Middletown, is an adventure sports park for the whole family.  It’s not your run-of-the-mill water park!  Brownstone features scuba diving, cliff jumping, rock climbing, zip lines, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, wakeboarding, adventure obstacle courses and much more.  If you aren’t up for the adventure challenges, pack a picnic lunch and relax on the beach or rent your own private cabana in the middle of the water and soak in the summer sun.  All the details you need about Brownstone are right here… www.brownstonepark.com 

Relax and get away from the stresses of everyday life on Hartford Belle Cruises. The "Hartford Belle" is a beautiful 49-passenger riverboat - reminiscent of simpler times. She has a mahogany-trimmed enclosed cabin, but we like to keep the windows open to enjoy the warm summer breezes. Cruise the historic and scenic Connecticut River. 60 Minute and 90 Minute Cruises, Weekends and Holidays (Throughout the months of July and August:  Happy Hour Cruises, 30 Minute Lunch Cruises from Riverfront Plaza, opposite the new Science Center, Hartford Plus Thursday and Friday Evening Cruises). Now kids cruise FREE with this printable coupon. Acrobat reader required, details on coupon. http://www.hartfordbelle.com/

Experience the fun of the all new Golf Track in East Windsor. Whether it's the thrill of being able to jump higher with the brand new air jumper (up to 20 feet above the ground) or taking a spin in a go kart you'll have a most memorable time at The East Windsor Golf Track. Try out your golfing skills by whacking some balls at the driving range, voted number one by the North Central News Reader. Call 860-254-5572 for more information

Every Wednesday and Thursday at 10am this summer, the Bloomfield 8 Movie Theatre is offering free summer kids shows. Beginning June 24th and running through August, come in from the summer heat and enjoy a free movie. Some of your kids favorites, like Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar 2, event Doctor Seuss' Horton Hears a Who. Wednesday's and Thursdays this summer enjoy a free kid's film at 10am at the Bloomfield 8 Movie Theatre in the Wintonbury Mall, Bloomfield. For more info call 242-3456 or go to www.bloomfield8.com

Every visit to the Lutz Children's Museum is exciting because exhibits change frequently and special programs are offered daily. Most exhibits and activities are designed for children aged two through twelve.
The museum's home is a former schoolhouse. Gallery halls were once classrooms, and the school auditorium is now used for classes, parties, concerts and special events. Downtown Manchester and the historical district are right down the road. For hours and more information, visit www.lutzmuseum.org

The Imagine Nation Museum is a hands-on, interactive children's museum best suited for ages 2 to 10. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation a division of the Boys & Girls Club & Family Center of Bristol and funded in part by the United Way of West Central Connecticut. After walking through the main doors of the museum, the first area visitors encounter contains a variety of interactive exhibits encouraging exploration and experimentation. These "interactives" explore the science of sound, air, and motion. For more info, visit www.imaginenation.org

The Sports Center of Connecticut is affordable fun for the entire family!  There’s something for everyone including a covered golf driving range, covered batting cages, an 18-hole mini golf course, the Game Zone arcade area, a jungle themed lazer tag arena, Fun Bowl bowling and their crown jewel… the world’s only double decker ice-skating arena!  You have to check this place out!  They also feature golf lessons for adults and kids, a golf camp, skating lessons, summer camps, youth hockey programs, a hockey pro shop and more.  It’s the perfect place to throw your child’s next birthday party.  It’s a place like no other!  www.sportscenterct.com. 

Minor League Baseball returns to Dodd Stadium in Norwich for 2010 with the Connecticut Tigers. The Tigers are the Class A Minor League Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and will play this season in the Historic New York – Penn League.  Facing the Tigers this season are affiliates from such teams as the Red Sox, Yankees, Mets, Phillies and many more.  For information on tickets and the 2010 home schedule call (860) 887-7962 or visit the Tigers on the web at www.cttigers.com.