This post was written in 2014, so some information may be out of date. Please visit their site for the latest event details. For the 2016 holiday season, the Holiday Express Train Show, will take place from December 3, 2016 – January 8, 2017. —————————————— Until I had kids, I never realized just how popular toy […]
Archives for 2014
The Nutcracker Presented by the Hartt Community Division
This post was written in 2014, so some information may be out-of-date. Please be sure to check their website for the latest event details. ———————————————————– As a child, my absolute favorite holiday tradition was my families’ annual trip to see the Nutcracker. I loved getting dressed up in my finest holiday attire, I loved seeing all […]
Family-Friendly Fun at the Springfield Museums
If you read my post from yesterday about the festive Adventures in Gingerbread holiday exhibit at the Springfield Museums in Springfield, MA, you may have noticed that I mentioned a follow-up post with some new-to-me family-friendly features that I discovered on my latest visit. Because these activities are year-round fixtures at the Springfield Museums, I didn’t want […]
Adventures in Gingerbread at the Springfield Museums
This post was written in 2014, so it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the latest information about this event. 2014 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Making gingerbread houses is serious business in my family. Every year, we get more ambitious with our design. Although, last year we […]
Breakfast with Santa at Flamig Farm
This post was written in 2014, so some information included below may no longer be accurate. Please be sure to check the Flamig Farm website for the latest information on this event. For the 2016 holiday season, Breakfast with Santa will be offered on December 3 & 4, 10 & 11, and 17 & 18. […]
Free Holiday Toy Train Display – the Connecticut Cellar Savers
UPDATE 12/4/15: You know what Mandy and I love even more than discovering new outings??? We love finding new ways to make some of our old favorite outings even better!!! Like this Holiday Toy Train Display in Portland. So, how do you top a FREE and amazing display of model trains that my kids always […]
What We’re Loving Now (November 2014)
Okay, so technically it’s not November anymore. But we couldn’t miss an opportunity to share all the fun things that went on behind the scenes last month. And actually, with the holidays right around the corner, the timing is perfect for us to give you a sneak peek at some of our favorite holiday tips and traditions. In case […]
The Out and About Mom Guide to Holiday Events in 2014 for Connecticut
It’s here! Our annual list of family-friendly holiday events in (and around) Connecticut for 2014. Once again, this year’s list is bigger and better than ever (thanks to many of you who submitted events on our Facebook page!). Hopefully we inspire you to get out your calendar and start marking down days to experience some […]
Children’s Museums in RI, MA & NY
Please note that this post was written in 2014 and may contain some outdated information. Although it will still provide you with a great overview of each destination, please check each venue’s website for the most up to date information about specific details like hours & pricing. ——————————————————————— So Thanksgiving is next week, and of course there are going […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Rein’s Deli in Vernon
Please note: This post was written in 2014, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. For the most up-to-date information, please visit their website. ———————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Before Boo came along, going out to […]
