We have been blogging for over a decade on Out and About Mom. 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 dishes? How about a visit to these delicious and super casual destinations that actually make dining out with your kiddos an enjoyable (seriously!) experience 🙂
Check out some of our favorite al fresco eateries for some celebration inspiration!
Please note: Check out our OAAM Posts for a sneak peek at each venue, but seeing as these outings range in date from 2011 to 2021, we suggest that you also check out each venue’s website and (maybe even more importantly) their Facebook page for the most current information.
Jessica’s Garden in Marlborough
198 East Hampton Road, Marlborough; OAAM Post; Website; Facebook Page
Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough in Noank
117 Pearl Street, Noank; OAAM Post; Website; Facebook Page
The Farmer’s Cow Calfe in Mansfield
86 Storrs Road, Mansfield Center; OAAM Post; Website; Facebook Page
Jem’s Garden and Dairy Barn in South Windsor
1062 Pleasant Valley Road, South Windsor; OAAM Post; Facebook Page
Lobster Landing in Clinton
152 Commerce Street, Clinton; OAAM Post; Facebook Page
Pizza Works in Old Saybrook
455 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook; OAAM Post; Website; Facebook Page
Harry’s Place in Colchester
104 Broadway, Colchester; OAAM Post; Website; Facebook Page
The Apple Barrel Deck at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield
32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield; OAAM Post; Website; Facebook Page
Waterfront Grille at Hidden Valley Mini Golf in Southington
2060 West Street, Southington; OAAM Post; Website; Facebook Page
Dondero Orchards in Glastonbury
529 Woodland Street, South Glastonbury; OAAM Post; Website; Facebook Page
BONUS UPDATE from 2024! Julien’s Farm Store in Granby
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Out and About Mom!
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