Hi everyone! In case you haven’t noticed, PYO (pick-your-own) season is in full swing now with the arrival of strawberries last week (not to mention sunshine!). So this time of year we like to revise and update our ever-expanding list of farms and orchards that we have visited over the years here at Out and […]
Making Maple Syrup at Lamothe’s Sugar House
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was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 current information. 2017 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. A couple of weeks […]
Fall Fun at Scott’s Yankee Farmer
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016 and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please visit their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2016 Post: Thank you to Scott’s Yankee Farmer for giving my […]
Open Farm Day at Common Ground in New Haven
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information about Open Farm Day and other programs, especially about things like hours and program schedules. If […]
OAAM’s Top Animal Adventures
So you may have noticed that things are looking a little bit different on our site this week. With all the other changes we’ve got going on right now, we thought it might also be a terrific time for a makeover! Our new site is (hopefully) designed to be more reader-friendly with additional menu items, easier […]
Cut-Your-Own Christmas Trees at Coward Farm
This post was written in 2015, so some information may be out-of-date. Please be sure to check their website for the latest details. ———————————————————————- I know many of you are getting ready to start a day of cooking or traveling or just enjoying spending time with family. No matter what you are doing, Shawna and I […]
Burke Ridge Farms Hayride to the Pumpkin Patch
After 4 years of blogging (and 5 fall seasons!) we’ve noticed that people take their pumpkin picking pretty seriously around these parts. Sure, you can pull up to your favorite farm stand and pick out a Jack-O-Lantern-worthy gourd, but then you’d be missing out on half the fun. When you’ve got kids in tow, no […]
Fall Fun at Meadow View Farm
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and menu items. For the 2017 season, the corn maze and activities will begin September 20th. 2015 Post: […]
5 Reasons to Fall for Fair Weather Acres Fall Festival
Hi everyone! I hope you all enjoyed getting a look at our Fall Bucket List last week. Mandy and I always have so much fun putting those lists together! It also makes us realize how many wonderful places we have been to over the years, and that makes us want to pull out some of […]
OAAM on Better Connecticut: Pick Your Own (PYO) at Connecticut Farms & Orchards
The Pick Your Own (PYO) fruit season is in full swing right now and we were on Better Connecticut last Thursday to discuss some of the places we’ve enjoyed visiting with our kids over the last four years! While strawberry picking might have its last hurrah at most farms this week, raspberries are starting to become available and blueberries […]