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 family, we’ve pulled together a list of Halloween happenings at some of our favorite Connecticut destinations. We’ve got […]
EcoTarium Museum of Science and Nature
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally published in 2019, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. 2019 Post: Have you ever had one (or two or three) […]
SeaQuest Trumbull
Thank you to SeaQuest Trumbull for giving my family complimentary admission for the purpose of writing this blog post. All opinions expressed by this blogger are 100% her own. Now that we are all settling back into our new school year routine, I am happy to have the chance to finally share about one of […]
20 Fall Fairs To Try This Season
If you’re a fan of our blog, then you probably know that in general, we mostly write about destinations and activities that we have actually been to and experienced firsthand. We like to be on the ground, getting all the nitty-gritty details and making sure that each outing is worth your time and expense. For […]
Favorite Outings From Year 8!
So this happened yesterday: And a couple weeks ago down in FL, this happened too: And it made me realize two things. 1. These kids are growing up WAY too fast. And 2. I almost forgot to celebrate our 8th Blog-I-Versary! Sometimes I can’t even believe it was 8 years ago (August 16, 2011 to […]
The Flying Horse Carousel in Watch Hill, RI
Please note: This post was written in 2019, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdates information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most current information, especially about things like schedules and pricing. See something new or different on your visit? […]
Hersheypark Highlights
I cannot catch my breath this summer. As usual I have over scheduled, over committed…and over done it. LOL. But that fear of 3 kids + 1 mom + completely unstructured time is real. It makes me do crazy things. So while we’ve been out having a whole lot of exciting adventures, I’m finding I […]
Ice Cream in the Barnyard at Gran-Val Scoop
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2019, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. 2019 Post: About a decade ago–B.C. (before children)–my husband and I were […]
Climbing at Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury
Please note: This post was written in 2019 and while it should still give you a great overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please visit their website for the most current information, especially about things like pricing, schedules and the admission/registration process. 2019 Post: If you’ve read my previous blog […]
Breakfast on the Deck and Berry Picking at Lyman Orchards
Please note: This post was written in 2019 about a specific event (“Breakfast on the Deck”) which may or may not still be among Lyman Orchard’s offerings. However, this post will still give you a good overview of a visit to Lyman Orchards for fruit picking and dining at the Apple Barrel, their permanent grocery […]
School Street Spray Park in Agawam, MA
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2019, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most up-to-date information. 2019 Post: As you now know from my recent post, I once again have a toddler in tow. […]
Love Makes A Family
For nearly two years, we’ve been keeping a big secret on the blog. You may recall that back in the late summer/early fall of 2017 both Tiffany and Audrey welcomed baby boys into their families and the OAAM team. Well, those little guys weren’t the only newbies! In fact, several weeks before their arrivals, my […]
A Walk in the Woods: CT Audubon Center at Glastonbury
Please note: This post was originally published in 2019. Since that time, the Audubon Center at Glastonbury has closed its doors. However, the trails of Earle Park (featured in this post) are still open for visitors. Please be sure to visit the Glastonbury town website for the most current information regarding Earle Park. 2019 Post: […]
6 Tips for planning your visit to Great Wolf Lodge New England
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2019, 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 visit Great Wolf Lodge New England’s website for the most current information, especially about things like schedules, pricing and the reservation/registration process. 2019 […]
The Sky’s the Limit Hiking Challenge
Please note: This post was written in 2019. Information for the 2022 DEEP Sky’s the Limit Hiking Challenge can be found here. 2019 Post: Hi everyone! Today I am really excited to welcome a new Out and About DAD to our site! Well, actually, he’s not all that new around here. In fact, you may […]
