PLEASE NOTE: This post contains information about events from 2023. However, many of these events are annual happenings. So you can use this list as inspiration for future Halloween fun! Just be sure to check each event/venue’s website for the most up-to-date information. 2023 Post: Spooky season is upon us! Which means it’s time for […]
Make Ahead Slow Cooker Freezer Meals for Busy Days
Hi friends! Do you ever have those days where you just don’t know how you’ll get dinner on the table and still get the kids to bed at a decent hour? We have those A LOT in my house, especially now that my three kiddos have twelve (yes, 12!) weekly extracurricular activities between them. And […]
Fall Fairs in Connecticut 2023
Fall is such an exciting season in Connecticut! Practically every weekend from September through October there is a new local fair or festival to check out. And since these events are the epitome of family-friendly entertainment, that means we don’t have to try hard or go far to find something fun to do with our […]
R & B Sports World
I am not exaggerating when I tell you that we have been trying to get to R&B Sports World in Winsted for years. Literally years. And if you don’t believe me, just ask our blogger Tiffany, who I think had come this close to arranging a visit–only to have COVID foil her plans (I mean, […]
Six Flags New England
Did you know that Six Flags New England is just about a 30-minute drive from Hartford??? That is so much closer than I imagined when we took off on our family adventure there back in April. I had barely broken into the silly road trip games when we pulled into the parking lot! I don’t […]
Connecticut Summer at the Museum 2023-FREE Admission for Kids!
Pssst! Don’t forget to check out our 2023 Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut mom for 50+ outing ideas for summer fun! Great news! Once again, from July 1st through September 4th, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult can visit participating museums FREE of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. This […]
A Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom {2023}
Summer is here! Once again, we have put together a list of over 50 destinations, activities, and events in and around Connecticut that we think your family will enjoy this season. This year’s Summer Bucket List includes exciting new activities and destinations that have never been on our list before, as well as plenty of old favorites from our […]
Strawberry Picking at Lyman Orchards (With a very special guest!)
Hi everyone! Today we have an extra special guest poster on the blog: Mandy is here! She and the family came up from their home near Orlando, Florida for a quick visit to CT, and so of course she had to go on and Out and About Mom adventure! For the first 5 years of […]
Little Bricks, Big Fun at LEGOLAND New York
My kids love LEGOs. Do yours? I don’t know what it is about these little blocks, but anything made out of them is just way cooler than if it were made out of anything else. Years ago, we visited the LEGO Discovery Center in Westchester, NY and that was a hit with my LEGO-lovin’ crew. […]
Giveaway: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at the XL Center in Hartford
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Shelly M., winner of the family four pack of tickets to see Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at the XL Center in Hartford! Didn’t win but still want to go? Read on for all the details including where to purchase tickets! Thank you to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live […]
Dickinson Park Playground in Newtown
As I mentioned in my last post, our little playground roundup made a big splash last month! As a result, we got several recommendations from our wonderful readers for new-to-us playgrounds we should add to our ever-growing list (we’re up to more than 50!). Today, I am sharing some photos from Diana B., who wrote […]
Playground at the Mansfield Community Center
So a thing happened last week. One morning before I headed out on a spring break adventure with my kiddos I happened to notice the beautiful weather forecast and quickly threw up a link to our playground roundup post on our Facebook page. Hours later, when my family arrived home, I discovered that this oldie […]
Maple Sugaring Activities in CT (2023)
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 […]
Family Skiing at Ski Butternut in Great Barrington, MA
Please note: This post was originally published in 2023. 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 current information. Psst! Be sure to check out our OAAM-approved family ski gear at our Amazon Store! […]
5 Inspiring Decluttering Books for Moms
Done decluttering? Now keep things that way! Check out our favorite storage and organization products at our Amazon store and support Out and About Mom as you get organized. As an Amazon associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. One morning last week, my neighbor and I got to talking at the bus stop. I’m not […]
