The Pick Your Own (PYO) fruit season is in full swing right now and we were on Better Connecticut last Thursday to discuss some of the places we’ve enjoyed visiting with our kids over the last four years! While strawberry picking might have its last hurrah at most farms this week, raspberries are starting to become available and blueberries […]
A Fully Fenced-in Playground at Brodie Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015 and although it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check the New Hartford Recreation Department’s website for the latest destination details. 2015 Post My post this week is thanks, once again, to our fabulous […]
GIVEAWAY: FAMILY FOUR-PACK OF TICKETS TO CELEBRATE AMERICA AT THE TALCOTT MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Joy F.! Tickets for this Friday’s concert are still available at HartfordSymphony.org. ——————————————————————————— Disclosure: This giveaway is being sponsored by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. All opinions expressed here are my own. I’m back with another awesome giveaway! Wondering what you and your family should do to celebrate […]
7 Fun Activities for Kids at Mystic Seaport
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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 and Facebook page for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2015 Post Disclosure: Thank you to the […]
GIVEAWAY: Family Four-Pack of Tickets to Mambo Kings at the Talcott Mountain Music Festival
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Karen O.! Tickets for this Friday’s concert are still available at HartfordSymphony.org. Disclosure: This giveaway is being sponsored by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. All opinions expressed here are my own. Exciting news! The Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s annual Talcott Mount Music Festival held at the Performing Arts Center at Simsbury […]
OAAM on Better Connecticut: Wickham Park
Our most recent segment on Better Connecticut is a destination perfect for a summer outing. If you like scenic views of the city, fenced-in playgrounds (with shade!), an aviary, beautiful gardens, and more than you have to check out our visit to Wickham Park in Manchester, Connecticut. WFSB 3 Connecticut Open April through October, 7 […]
Pick Your Own at Lyman Orchards
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 and Facebook page for the most current information, especially things like hours and pricing. 2015 Post Cut to the chase. Take me […]
Connecticut Open House Day 2015
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written about the 2015 Connecticut Open House Day event. While it should still give you a good overview of and background about this annual event, the participating venues change each year, so you’ll want to check The Connecticut Office of Tourism’s website for the current 2017 list of participating destinations. For 2017, […]
OAAM on Better Connecticut: 2015 Summer Bucket List
We are having such a great week here at Out and About Mom as our second annual Summer Bucket List post has received over 40,000 views in just a few days! Thank you to everyone who has read the post and shared it with their family and friends! This week was also our opportunity to be […]
2015 Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom
The unofficial start of summer has arrived and we are ready to help you plan your season of fun! For the second year in a row, Shawna and I have put together a list of over 50 destinations, activities, and events that your family is sure to enjoy. These are places we have personally been to […]