Name: Dinosaur State Park Day (Dino Day)
Start: 2025-08-02
Location: Dinosaur State Park

Connecticut Dinosaur Attractions and Events

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Events

The Dinosaur Place 25 Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting
Montville, CT
Anniversary celebration for The Dinosaur Place.
June 11, 2025
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Dinosaur State Park Day (Dino Day)
Rocky Hill, CT
Family-friendly festival with games, crafts, and music.
August 2, 2025
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Permanent Exhibits and Attractions

Dinosaur State Park
Rocky Hill, CT
750+ early Jurassic dino footprints, interpretive center, casting area, and arboretum.
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The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village
Montville, CT
Outdoor trails with 60+ life-sized dinosaurs, splash pad, maze, and indoor gem digging.
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Connecticut Science Center
Hartford, CT
Features Apatosaurus, Dilophosaurus, and Pterosaur models, plus fossils and dig pit.
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Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
New Haven, CT
Home of the Great Hall of Dinosaurs and “Age of Reptiles” mural. Recently renovated.
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The Children’s Museum
West Hartford, CT
Jurassic-themed exhibit with fossils, footprints, and interactive experiences.
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