It’s strawberry picking season in Connecticut and we wanted to let you know which locations are open right now! This season only lasts a few weeks, so get out there if you want to pick. If you are new to fruit picking in Connecticut, the season always kicks off with strawberries in June and ends […]
9 Fun Family Games to Try
How many weeks have we been in quarantine now? 6, 8, 1 million? I really can’t keep up anymore. The one sure thing that has helped us get through this time is playing games. Board games, card games, online games, we like them all! Sometimes my husband and I play with the kids, and sometimes […]
Take Your Child to the Library Day 2020
On Saturday, February 1, 2020, libraries all across Connecticut will be celebrating the 9th annual Take Your Child to the Library Day! Since we are HUGE fans of the amazing libraries located in (and around) our state, we absolutely love promoting this event and all of our great libraries too. BUT this year — we […]
Connecticut Touch-a-Truck Events 2019
Touch-a-Truck season kicks off this weekend in Connecticut! This is such a fun time of year where truck and tractor loving kids can see and explore some of the coolest vehicles around. Check out our list below and please let us know if you are aware of any events we may have missed! Melissa & […]
Guide to Easter Egg Hunts & Activities in and Around Connecticut 2019
Easter will be here in just a few short weeks which means some of our favorite Out and About Mom destinations will be hosting amazing Easter-themed events starting next month! Whether your little one loves to meet the Easter bunny, participate in an Easter egg hunt, or just eat some jelly beans, you will be […]
Out and About Mom’s 2018 Holiday Guide
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we want to be sure you and your family have an opportunity to spend time together and enjoy some of the amazing holiday activities in our area! So, once again, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite holiday destinations to share with you. […]
20+ Outings on our 2018 Fall Bucket List
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally published in 2018 and it may contain some outdated information. Please check the websites for each venue for the most current information, especially about schedules and dates. Fall officially begins on September 22nd but we are already preparing at Out and About Mom! We want to make sure you […]
Connecticut Touch-a-Truck Events 2018
It’s finally time to get out and about and enjoy the spring weather in Connecticut. Yay! What better way to do that then to have a family day at a local touch-a-truck event. Let the kids sit in the front seat of a fire truck, pretend to drive a police car, or try the […]
2018 Easter Events in Connecticut
The Easter bunny hops into town a little early this year (April 1st!) which means March and the early part of April are loaded with fun Easter-themed events happening all across Connecticut! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorites but we hope you will share some of your favorites with us as […]
Out and About Mom’s 2017 Holiday Guide
Happy Thanksgiving Out and About Mom readers! We hope each of you enjoys this week and the chance to spend time with family and friends. And before you get too busy, we wanted to share with you some information to help you get a leg up on the Connecticut holiday season. Now we know Thanksgiving week can […]