This post was last updated on 8/30/24. If you have updates about any of these playgrounds (or a tip about a new one we should explore!) please email us at outandaboutmom@gmail.com or leave a comment on this post (we love comments!). Also, please note that this list represents a compilation of our adventures over the […]
Archives for 2015
Things That Go: Transportation-Inspired Outings
UPDATED FOR 2016! Disclosure: This post contains information about businesses and/or organizations that are currently advertising on our site. We did not receive any additional compensation for this post and all opinions are 100% our own. Does your little one adore trains? Love trucks? Go bananas for boats? Well then, you are in luck! Because […]
Open Gym at the New Romp n’ Roll
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like schedules and pricing. 2015 POST Thank you to our sponsor, Romp n’ Roll, […]
Toddler Time at Sky Zone Trampoline Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like schedules and pricing. 2015 POST Thank you to Sky Zone Trampoline Park in […]
Little Y Kids Club at Big Y World Class Market
Grocery shopping with kids is not my idea of fun — I avoid it at all costs. As weird as it may sound to someone who isn’t a parent, grocery shopping is actually my time. It is a time when I am kid-free, with a coffee treat in my hand, making my way through the […]
What We’re Loving Now (March 2015)
Well, we’ve done all we can to try to will it to be spring around these parts. We put together a list of fun Easter activities: We compiled a guide to our top 10 Connecticut parks: And we even appeared on Better Connecticut today to talk about a few of our favorite springtime destinations. And yet, […]
10 Connecticut Parks To Visit This Spring
Technically spring arrived in Connecticut on March 20th and while we are still patiently waiting for the snow to melt, the promise of spring and the beautiful weather it brings is right around the corner (I think I may have seen 50 in the weather forecast this week. Woo Hoo!) So to make sure you are […]
Family Sundays at The New England Carousel Museum
Please note: This post was originally written in 2015 about the Family Sundays program offered by the New England Carousel Museum at that time. While this post should still give you a good idea of the overall experience of visiting the Museum, the Family Sundays program is not currently running. For more information on current […]
The New Bounce Town in Canton
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like schedules and pricing. 2015 POST Thank you to Bounce Town for […]
OAAM on Better Connecticut: Jack and Allie’s Bookstore in Vernon
We are so excited to have the opportunity to work with Better Connecticut. Now on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month we get a chance to share some of our favorite family-friendly destinations in and around the state! We would love to have you tune in to the show! Better Connecticut airs Monday through Friday […]