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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 If you’ve been reading our site for a […]
Story Time and Much More at Jack & Allie’s Bookstore
Wow. Winter is really giving us a run for our money this year. Not only have my kids missed several days of school due to these major snowstorms, but the blog is now starting to feel the strain! Each week I schedule my outing and then turn on the news and watch the weather reports to […]
Top 10 Reasons We Enjoyed Our Stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
In the midst of this winter weather, this post might seem a bit cruel, but yes, for the last two weeks I have been hanging out in sunny Florida. Don’t worry, we didn’t miss out on any of the excitement here in Connecticut, we returned home last Friday, just in time to enjoy both snowstorms (and […]
Tot Town Party & Play
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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 hours and pricing. If you notice something in this post that needs to be updated, please […]
An Indoor Playground at PlayStrong in Simsbury
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2015 and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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. If you notice something in this post that needs to be […]
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This post was written in 2014, so some information may be out-of-date.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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Avon Library – A Great Place for Play and Programs
UPDATE September 2015: This post is from 2014 and it is possible that it may contain some out-dated information. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Avon Free Public Library’s website for details on the library hours and class schedule. ——————————————————- Last week we […]