I know, I know. First, I give you a post about walking trails while we’re having sub-freezing temperatures, and now I’m presenting you with a playground post the day before a blizzard. You must think I have gone off the deep end! Well, I apologize for my rotten timing, but I have a good reason. […]
The Little Green Tambourine Creative Arts Studio
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2013. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated. We encourage you to check out The Little Green Tambourine’s website for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours, class […]
Simsbury Library
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I’m usually a somewhat organized person. I put together a schedule for our family early in the month and make sure that I include an outing each week that is new and, hopefully, something I can post about. Sometimes, though, the best laid plans just don’t work […]
Nevers Park Walking Trails
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Okay. So you might have seen the title of this post, glanced at the weather report, and then thought: is this girl crazy? Why is she telling me about outdoor walking paths when the temperature is barely making it into double digits? Well, when the weather […]
Feathers, Scales, and Things with Tails at the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I always find January to be such a dreary time of year. All the sparkly holiday decorations are packed away making mantels and landscapes alike look heartbreakingly bare. There’s often a coat of crusty snow–or more likely ice–covering the ground, sometimes making it difficult to do […]
The Connecticut Science Center
Update October 2014: This past summer, the Science Center made a few changes. They changed their admissions policy from ages 3 and under being FREE to ages 2 and under being FREE. This update was made because they added more exhibits for preschool aged children. The Science Center also changed their in-house food option from a […]
A Winterfest Wonderland at Bushnell Park
This post was written in 2012, so some information may be out-of-date. Please be sure to check their website for the latest event details. ————————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. There are so many fun, family-friendly outings listed on our 2012 Holiday Activities Page, including one of my favorite holiday outings […]
A Holly Jolly Trolley
This post was written in 2012, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, some information may be out of date. Please visit their site for the latest information and event details. And don’t forget to check out our updated 2018 post for more details about a visit to the Connecticut Trolley […]
Second Saturdays at Wadsworth Atheneum
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Did you know that on the second Saturday of every month, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art has a family day? Best of all, the family days are FREE!
A Whole Lotta Fun at Whole Foods
PLEASE NOTE: Update 2023–Post COVID-19 Pandemic this Whole Foods no longer offers the large indoor seating area/food court or children’s play area. It does still have limited indoor seating at the front of the store (beyond the checkouts) and outdoor tables. It also still offers all the yummy food choices including fresh, hot pizza (hello, […]