Great news! Once again, from July 1st through September 5th, 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 program is made possible through an investment from the federal COVID-19 recovery funding Connecticut is receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act. […]
Luv 2 Play Indoor Playground and Arcade
Pssst! Don’t forget to check out our 2022 Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom with 50+ ideas for summer outings, events and activities in (and around) CT! As a mom of three kids, I am always willing to drive a considerable distance for a place that offers activities for all three of my children […]
2022 Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom
Here it is! Our annual Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom! This has become a favorite tradition here at Out and About Mom. Every spring we take a scroll down memory lane (i.e. look back over all our past blog adventures–that’s 10+ years of outings!) and select just 50 of our favorite destinations, events […]
Summer Fun Bullet Journal Page {FREE Printable}
A few years ago, one of my friends showed me a journal page where she kept track of all the books she’d been reading that year. For a second, I wasn’t sure what I was looking at. This was not a regular notebook page. It didn’t have lines or grid marks or anything resembling your […]
Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt {FREE Printable}
Over the years, we have noticed a trend while visiting dozens of family-friendly destinations. Often, places like museums and nature centers, parks and zoos, will offer kid-friendly scavenger hunt activities for visitors to use while they explore. It didn’t take long for us to fully understand and appreciate the genius of this idea! It really […]
Soarin’ Indoors Aerial Adventure Center
UPDATED 11/4/2023 ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS LOCATION HAS PERMANENTLY CLOSED*** 2022 Post: After 10+ years writing this blog, I always feel like I must have heard of every family-friendly destination in this state. So I am always surprised when I stumble upon a new-to-me place that isn’t actually new. And I’m even more surprised when I […]
Easter Fun at Bunnyville in the Westfarms Mall
Thank you to Westfarms for providing us with this complimentary experience for the purpose of writing this post. All opinions expressed by this blogger are 100% her own. I am SO excited to be back on the blog today – It has been a really long time! I am sure you won’t even recognize my […]
Learning to Ski at Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont
Planning for your family’s first ski trip? Be sure to check out our ski trip essentials at our NEW Amazon Store. As an Amazon Associate we, earn from qualifying purchases. So you can support Out and About Mom when you shop! Please note, this post was written in 2022, and while it should still give […]
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 […]
