Spooky season is upon us! Which means it’s time for our annual roundup of not-so-scary Halloween events in Connecticut that you can feel confident taking your littles to (hey, we don’t want our kids climbing into bed with us after a 3am nightmare either! Ha!). And if you’re looking for a little extra mileage out […]
Connecticut Golf Land
A few weeks ago we planned a family outing to Connecticut Golf Land. I’ve learned that no matter how old my boys get, they still won’t pass up a chance to do just about any activity that qualifies as competitive 🙂 Golf Land is located in Vernon, CT, and recently underwent a major renovation resulting […]
The Boardwalk Water Park at Hersheypark in Hershey, PA
Want to keep up with new things to do with kids in (and around) Connecticut? Sign up for our email newsletters HERE. We visited Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania for the first time 8 years ago when our kiddos were 8, 5 and 1. (You can check out the highlights of that experience HERE.) We had such […]
The NEW Addison Park Playscape in Glastonbury
Want to keep up with new things to do with kids in (and around) Connecticut? Sign up for our newsletters HERE. UPDATE 7/11/26: It’s officially open! We’ve got some **BREAKING NEWS** on the blog today 🙂 The NEW playscape at Addison Park in Glastonbury is (just about) open for business! We just came from Addison […]
Connecticut Touch-a-Truck Events 2026
Love this post? Subscribe to Out and About Mom for more outing ideas delivered right to your inbox! Touch-a-Truck season kicks off this weekend in Connecticut! This is such a fun time of year when car, truck and tractor loving kids can see and explore some of the coolest vehicles around. When we first started […]
Nova Indoor Adventure Park
In our town, elementary school kids have early dismissal every Wednesday in the fall and spring seasons. They call it “Wacky Wednesday,” and I’m convinced that’s because–even after 10 years as an elementary school parent in this town–I still get caught off guard just about every week when I remember that I have two fewer […]
Giveaway: Family Four-Pack of Tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Brittany H., winner of the family four-pack of tickets! Didn’t win but still want to go? See details below! Thank you to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for sponsoring this giveaway. Any opinions expressed by this blogger are 100% her own. The circus. It’s an iconic part […]
Maple Sugaring Activities in Connecticut (2026)
One of the things I love about writing this blog is that over the years I’ve grown increasingly aware of the subtle rhythms of New England agricultural life. I know that pick-your-own season officially opens with strawberries in June, that fresh berries and stone fruits start to top pancakes in local eateries in early July, and that corn mazes spring up […]
The Instant Pot Trick That Will Change Your Dinner Game
I’ve had my Instant Pot for more than five years now, and I use it weekly to make quick and delicious meals for my busy family (you can find some of my favorites here, here, and here). Lately though, I’ve been using my Instant Pot almost daily to prepare side dishes like rice and potatoes– […]
Sunday River Ski Resort in Maine
Hi everyone! I know it’s getting a little late in the month to say Happy New Year, but the last few weeks have gotten away from me. So, Happy New year!! I hope 2026 is off to a great start for you all, and I’m looking forward to sharing a new year of adventures with […]