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Maple Sugaring Activities in Connecticut (2022)
One of the things I love about writing this blog is that over the years I’ve grown increasingly aware of the subtle rhythms of New England agricultural life. I know that pick-your-own season officially opens with strawberries in June, that fresh berries and stone fruits start to top pancakes in local eateries in early July, and that corn mazes spring up […]
Favorite Winter Activities with Kids in (and Around) CT
January was a rough month for many of us, so I was glad to see that calendar page flip over to the February! There is still plenty of time left to enjoy those wintertime activities, and we thought today it would be fun to to take a walk down memory lane and remember some of […]
Easy Treats That are Actually Healthy (and Kid-Approved!)
Like so many other families, we found ourselves baking A LOT over the past two pandemic years. It was a fun activity that all three of my kids could participate in, and it resulted in something that disappeared soon after (unlike the gazillion craft projects that are still littering every corner of my house). But […]
Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays (2021)
Pssst! Don’t forget to enter our GIVEAWAY to win tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters in Hartford on December 26th! Enter to win through 12/13/21! —————————— Please note: Event information is current at the time of posting. Please check their websites for the most up-to-date information. Put the kids in their PJs, fill up the travel mugs with […]
Gingerbread House Festival at the Wood Memorial Library & Museum in South Windsor
Please note: This post was written in 2021, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check the Wood Memorial Library’s website for the most current information. The 2023 event runs from November 24th to December 17th. —————————————- 2021 […]
GIVEAWAY: Family Four Pack of Tickets (Plus Magic Passes!) to the Harlem Globetrotters at the XL Center in Hartford
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Rebekah M., winner of the family four pack of tickets and Magic Passes to the Harlem Globetrotters show in Hartford on 12/26/21. Thank you to the XL Center and the Harlem Globetrotters for providing the tickets for this giveaway. Any opinions expressed by this blogger are 100% her own. […]
Magic of Lights at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford
Update for 2022: Magic of Lights Presented by American Eagle Credit Union is back! This year’s event runs from November 23, 2022 to January 1, 2023. The event is open nightly from 5pm to 10pm. Visit their website for ticketing information. 2021 Post: Thank you to Magic of Lights for providing my family with complementary […]
5 NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN EVENTS FOR FAMILIES IN CT (2021)
At Out and About Mom, we’ve always had a soft spot for Halloween. I mean, what other holiday practically requires that grownups act like kids? To make sure you find lots of opportunities to enjoy this fun holiday with your kiddos of all ages, we’ve pulled together a list of not-so-scary Halloween happenings at some of our favorite Connecticut destinations […]
Petting Zoo at The Old Cider Mill in Glastonbury
Please note: This post was written in 2021, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it might also contain outdated information. Please be sure to check this destination’s Facebook page for the most current information. Update 2024: Here are a few pics from our 2024 visit! 2021 Post: Fall […]
