Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Get ready to celebrate with our Out and About Mom Valentine’s Day Guide for 2019. This year we’ve compiled a list of 10 activities and events for families that will teach, engage, inspire and encourage creativity. From hands-on projects and handmade gifts to snuggly storytimes, get ready to cuddle up with […]
Take Your Child to the Library Day 2019
It’s no secret that we LOVE libraries here at Out and About Mom. From play areas to programs, our public libraries offer tons of FREE fun for the whole family. And that’s why we get so excited about this annual event aimed at inspiring folks to check out their local library! On Saturday, February 2nd 2019, public libraries […]
GIVEAWAY: Urban Air Adventure Park in Orange, CT
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Geraldina C. and Stephanie, winners of the Pair of Ultimate Passes! Congratulations to Shannan C., winner of the Basic Birthday Party Package! Thank you to Urban Air Adventure Park in Orange, CT for providing the prizes for this GIVEAWAY! Any opinions expressed by this blogger are 100% her own. Now that you’ve read all […]
Urban Air Adventure Park in Orange, CT
Please note: This post was written in 2019, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 Urban Air Orange’s website for the most current information, especially about things like hours & pricing. 2019 Post: Thank you to Urban […]
Glazed Pottery Painting & Art Studio
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2019, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. 2019 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to […]
‘Twas the Night Before Holiday Break
This post was originally published in 2018 but has been updated with current information for 2019. Please note: some activities mentioned may be past or present sponsors of Out and About Mom. No additional compensation was received for this post. All opinions are 100% our own. ‘Twas the night before holiday break and all […]
Holiday Shopping With Kids (Yes, it can be fun!)
If you’re anything like me, despite your best efforts to plan ahead, you’re still staring down a list of holidays gifts. And with time running short, it’s inevitable that at some point we’ll find ourselves with no choice but to bring along the kiddos for some of the last-minute holiday prep. So I thought it […]
The NEW Playground at Bushnell Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2018, 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 their website for the most up-to-date information. 2018 Post: Have you heard?! The BRAND NEW playground at Bushnell Park in Hartford is […]
Northwest Park in Manchester
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. One of the best parts of writing this blog is when our wonderful readers introduce us to little-known places. Places that we have driven by a thousand times, and yet never knew what was just around the corner! And so is the case with the subject […]
12 FREE Halloween Activities for Kids (2018)
At Out and About Mom, we have 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 family, we’ve pulled together a list of Halloween happenings at some of our favorite Connecticut destinations. And […]