This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Kristin S. on winning the $100 gift card to Cumberland Farms! But really, everyone’s a winner today because this post contains some of our best tips for saving a bundle on family outings. Including: Where to find FREE kids’ classes and events! A list of FREE admission times to area museums! How […]
Out and About Mom’s Favorite Science Adventures
Over the past 5+ years, we have been to so many fascinating places in and around our state. And every so often, we notice a theme emerge from those hundreds of outings. Well lately, I’ve been thinking about all of the science adventures we’ve enjoyed. Turns out, science is super exciting! In fact, we enjoyed these […]
Tinkerlab at the Welles-Turner Memorial Library in Glastonbury
Please note: This post was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about program dates and times. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I first wrote about my local library, the […]
Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids in CT (2017)
There may have been disagreement today about the groundhogs’ predictions, but we can all agree that whether we find ourselves with an early spring or a lingering winter, we can always look forward to Valentine’s Day! So this year we’ve tapped all our resources to put together this handy Valentine’s Day Guide for 2017 filled with […]
Learn and Play at Questers’ Way
Thank you to Questers’ Way for providing my family with complimentary admission to Pebble Park for the purpose of writing this post. All opinions are 100% my own. Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. I actually got my first glimpse of Questers’ Way back in the summer of 2016 when my family […]
Out and About Mom’s Ultimate Guide to Indoor Play in Connecticut
This post was originally published in 2017. Please be sure to check the websites of these destinations for any changes in hours, pricing and program offerings. Please note: This post may contain information about businesses that are or have been Out and About Mom sponsors. No additional compensation was received for this post. Out and […]
Event Update: The 2017 Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show is January 28th & 29th
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and got to spend some extra time celebrating with family and friends. I definitely enjoyed having a little time off from blogging (and I think my family was thankful to have a few weeks where I wasn’t constantly snapping pictures of them!), but as usual, […]
8 Family-Friendly Activities to Try This Holiday Break (2016)
Today’s post is brought to you by The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. Don’t miss their upcoming presentation that is perfect for your littlest theater goers: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! coming up on January 8, 2017 at 3:00pm. Join Daniel Tiger and his friends as they hop aboard the trolley and explore their beloved Neighborhood of Make-Believe in this live […]
Gingerbread House Workshop at Lyman Orchards
Today’s post is brought to you by The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. Don’t miss their upcoming presentation that is perfect for your littlest theater goers: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! coming up on January 8, 2017 at 3:00pm. Join Daniel Tiger and his friends as they hop aboard the trolley and explore their beloved Neighborhood of Make-Believe in this live […]
GIVEAWAY: Family Four-Pack of Tickets to Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! at The Bushnell
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. Congratulations to Alyssa M., winner of the family four-pack of tickets to see Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! at The Bushnell on January 8, 2017 at 3:00pm. Keep reading to find out more about this family-friendly show and how to buy tickets. Disclosure: This giveaway is being sponsored by The Bushnell Center for the Performing […]