UPDATES FOR 2019: PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2018 and while many of the Mandell JCC summer programs remain the same for the 2019 season, it is possible that this post may contain some outdated information (and links!). Please view their 2019 Summer Program Guide for the most current information. Additional (and updated) information […]
Feeding Time at The Children’s Museum in West Hartford
Please note: This post was originally published in 2018, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 The Children’s Museum website for the most current information, especially about things like hours & pricing. Find more information about daily […]
FREE Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids in Connecticut (2018)
You know that famous Beatles tune. The one that says all you need is love. Well this Valentine’s Day, we’re taking a page from their songbook with our list of FREE (or practically free) kids’ activities to celebrate the official day of love! This handy Valentine’s Day Guide for 2018 is filled with activities and events for […]
Take Your Child to the Library Day 2018
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 3, […]
Wood Memorial Library & Museum Gingerbread House Festival
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2017. Please see their website for the most up-to-date information. ——————————————————————————————————————– We first visited the Wood Memorial Library & Museum in South Windsor, CT for their annual Gingerbread House Festival four years ago. Back then my older son was still a preschooler and my little guy was, well, little. […]
GingerBread Lane at The Children’s Museum in West Hartford
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Thank you to The Children’s Museum for giving my family complimentary admission to the museum for the purpose of writing this post. All opinions are 100% my own. Next weekend we are headed to Lyman Orchards for one of their gingerbread house decorating sessions. We did […]
Thanksgiving Break Outing Ideas for Connecticut Families
So it’s the week before Thanksgiving and you know what that means. It means we’re hard at work on our 2017 Holiday Guide! (What? You were expecting something about turkey? 🙂 ) But while Mandy is sifting through our favorite holiday activities and putting together our annual “to go” list, I thought it might be […]
The NEW Jonathan’s Dream Playground
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2017, 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. 2017 Post: Mandy and I were so excited to […]
Golf Skills and Life Lessons at The First Tee
This has been a doozy of a week in Connecticut! Fallen trees, downed wires, widespread power outages, school closures. My older son’s elementary school was shut down for two days and my little guy’s preschool has been power-less (and closed) all week, so you can guess how much *free* time I’ve had for the blog these […]
Haunted Mini Golf at Farmington Miniature Golf and Ice Cream Parlor
UPDATE 2018: Unfortunately, there will be no Haunted Mini Golf for the 2018 season 🙁 2017 POST: Thank you to Haunted Mini Golf for providing Tiffany and her family with complimentary admission for the purpose of writing this post. All opinions are 100% our own. Are you looking for a spooky activity for your little […]