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May 16, 2025 By Shawna

Inheriting Freedom & Emerging Activists: A Family Tour and Craftivist Workshop at the Stowe Center for Literary Activism in Hartford

Hi friends! Today we’ve got a special guest post from the wonderful folks at the Stowe Center for Literary Activism in Hartford. They are on the blog to tell us about their recurring summer program for kids ages 5+, which starts this weekend and continues through August. We can’t wait to check out this event […]

January 17, 2025 By Shawna

A Visit to the Connecticut Science Center

Please note: We are in the process of switching our email newsletter service. If you have recently tried to subscribe to our email list but are not receiving emails, please sign up again here. Thank you! Thank you to the Connecticut Science Center for giving my family complimentary admission for the purpose of writing this post. […]

September 26, 2019 By Shawna

EcoTarium Museum of Science and Nature

PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally published in 2019, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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: Have you ever had one (or two or three) […]

July 13, 2017 By Audrey Beatty

Discovery Sundays (and more!) at the Florence Griswold Museum

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was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 and pricing. Details for the 2023 Discovery Sundays program can […]

October 28, 2016 By Mandy

Event Update: Florence Griswold Museum’s Wee Faerie Village 2016

Hi readers! We know many of you are looking for fun things to do this weekend, so we wanted to let you know about a magical activity taking place at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. Each year the museum puts on a beautiful event called the Wee Faerie Village where they take visitors […]

May 12, 2016 By Shawna

History Comes to Life at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum

PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2016. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please visit their website for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you notice something in this post that needs to be […]

July 28, 2015 By Allyson Noel

Art Programs at the Aldrich Museum

Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Hi everyone! Today is a really special day because we’ve got a fantastic NEW POST from our friend and fellow blogger, Ally Noel. Ally has been chatting with us for months and giving us so many great ideas for outings in her neck of the woods […]

July 23, 2015 By Shawna

Summertime Saturday Puppet Show Series at UConn’s Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry

UPDATE 5/24/16: The Summertime Saturday Puppet Show Series will be presented on six Saturdays, July 2nd through August 6th for the 2016 season. Each show will be performed twice, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is $6 for children, $8 for adults. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. See here for details about this season’s […]

June 16, 2015 By Mandy

7 Fun Activities for Kids at Mystic Seaport

PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, 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 and Facebook page for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2015 Post Disclosure: Thank you to the […]

June 2, 2015 By Shawna

Museum & Me: Playdates with Art at the New Britain Museum of American Art

PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, 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, especially about things like hours, schedules and pricing. If you see something in this post that needs to […]

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