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post was written in 2021, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it might also contain outdated information.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 […]
Jessica’s Garden in Marlborough
Please note that 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was written in 2021, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. We suggest you visit the Jessica’s Garden website for the most current information, especially about things like hours, pricing and menu offerings. 2021 Post: A few […]
Farmington Miniature Golf and Ice Cream Parlor
Please note that this post was written in 2021, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. We suggest that you visit Farmington Miniature Golf’s website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2021 Post: One of […]
Getting Ready for Fall at Scott’s Orchard & Nursery in Glastonbury
Fall might be my favorite season. And it’s definitely my favorite time of year for decorating our house. I love using all of Mother Nature’s wonderful bounty to make our home feel warm and welcoming. So when Little Miss and I found ourselves with a free hour last Friday afternoon, we scooted down the road […]
20 Fall Fairs for 2021
Please note: This post contains information about one or more current or former Out and About Mom sponsors. No additional compensation was received for this post and all opinions are 100% our own. If you would like to become an Out and About Mom sponsor, find more info here. Connecticut fall fairs and festivals are back! […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Out and About Mom
Ten years ago today, Mandy published her very first post on this blog and Out and About Mom was born! I’ve been thinking about how to commemorate this day for months now– such a HUGE milestone for us! But between coordinating busy camp schedules for three kiddos, doing our best to catch up with friends […]
The Matriarchy with The Parents’ Place in Hartford
Thank you to The Parents’ Place for offering Audrey a series of complimentary class sessions for the purpose of writing this post. All opinions expressed by this blogger are 100% her own. Hello Out and About Mom readers! I come to you today with an entry unlike any I’ve written for this blog before: it […]
Connecticut Summer at the Museum – Free Admission for Kids
We’ve got some breaking news on the blog today! Have you heard? Now through September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums FREE of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. This program is part of Governor Lamont’s plan to use recovery funds to provide students […]
5 Fantastic Spray Parks in (and Around) CT
Please note: this post was originally published in 2021. Please be sure to check each destination’s website for the most up to date information. Spray Parks are a toddler mom’s best friend! Often FREE to visit, these tot-friendly spots offer all the cool down potential of a swim without the stress that accompanies taking your […]
2021 Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom
The unofficial start of summer has arrived and we are ready to help you plan your season of fun! After nearly a decade of blogging, we’ve traveled to dozens of Connecticut towns, scoped out hundreds of destinations and taken thousands of pictures. And each year we’ve enjoyed looking back through our favorites to compile our […]
Toddler Time Story + Craft at The Firestone
Hello Out and About Mom readers! Audrey here with my first post in ALMOST TWO YEARS. My goodness, the time has flown. Bug and Bean are 7 and 3 respectively now and while we’ve been busy, we’ve been far from “out and about” this past year. But now summer has all but arrived and we’re […]
The Four-Letter Word Your Family Needs
This post has been sponsored by The Parents’ Place. All opinions expressed by this blogger are 100% her own. Hi friends! This is a really exciting day on the blog because we’ve got a special guest post from Rachel Taylor– friend, fellow mom and founder of The Parents’ Place, an organization devoted to helping moms […]
10 Places to Dine Out(side) This Mother’s Day
We are coming up on celebrating a decade of blogging on Out and About Mom this summer! Which means we’ve had over a decade of Mother’s Days to explore family-friendly destinations for honoring this special day. And what could be better than an afternoon out with the family PLUS no cooking and, even better, no […]
The Cheney Rail Trail in Manchester, CT
Psst! We’ve got a fun little surprise for you at the end of this post! Scroll down to find an illustrated Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt that you can take with you on this, or any outdoor adventure! Family hikes definitely seem to have been a rising trend in 2020 as we all (desperately) looked for […]
