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post was written in 2021 and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 visit Chris Cote’s website for the most current information, especially about things like pricing and schedules. 2021 Post: A few weeks ago, before all this snow that […]
Some Big (Pink!) News…
Hi friends! You may have noticed that one of our regular contributors, Tiffany, has been a little MIA from the blog in past months. Well, that’s because she has been busy growing our Out and About Mom team 🙂 Tiffany and her husband welcomed a beautiful baby GIRL about two months ago. This is Tiffany’s […]
Snow Tubing at Powder Ridge Park
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post was written in 2021 and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 visit Powder Ridge Park’s website for the most current information, especially about things like pricing, schedules and process for registration/purchasing tickets. 2021 Post: I’m so lucky […]
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Olde Mistick Village
Please note: This post was originally published in 2021, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information (especially as it was written in the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic!). Please be sure to check their website for the most current information. For […]
Devil’s Hopyard State Park
Please note: This post was originally published in 2020, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 the CT DEEP website for the most current information. 2020 Post: Disclosure: Nicole Bedard Photography is currently an Out and About […]
Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays (2020)
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 hot cocoa, and drive through one of these festive light displays! This is one holiday tradition that is practically pandemic-proof. Enjoy! Holiday Light […]
A Socially Distant Santa Visit (Yes, it does exist!)
***Please note: information in this post is accurate as of the time of publication. Given the ever-changing pandemic situation, please be sure to check their website or call ahead for the most up-to-date information.*** Do you need a little Christmas? I mean like, right this very minute? If you follow our blog, you know that […]
Tricks for Your Treats: Make that leftover Halloween candy disappear with these clever recipes–No magic required!
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally published in 2020. ——————————- Halloween was on. Then is was off. Then is was definitely happening (albeit with candy bowls on the front porch). Now the experts at the CDC are recommending new alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating. So what’s a mom with five bags of Halloween candy languishing in […]
5 Not-So-Scary Halloween Events for Families in CT (2020)
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 […]
The Annual Scarecrow Walk in Old Wethersfield
Please note: This post was originally published in 2020, 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 Wethersfield Town Website for the most current information. For 2024, the Annual Scarecrow Walk will run from October 1st to […]