Pssst! Don’t forget to enter our GIVEAWAY to win tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters in Hartford on December 26th! Enter to win through 12/13/21! —————————— Please note: Event information is current at the time of posting. Please check their websites for the most up-to-date information. Put the kids in their PJs, fill up the travel mugs with […]
Gingerbread House Festival at the Wood Memorial Library & Museum in South Windsor
Please note: This post was written in 2021, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check the Wood Memorial Library’s website for the most current information. The 2023 event runs from November 24th to December 17th. —————————————- 2021 […]
5 NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN EVENTS FOR FAMILIES IN CT (2021)
At Out and About Mom, we’ve always had 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 kiddos of all ages, we’ve pulled together a list of not-so-scary Halloween happenings at some of our favorite Connecticut destinations […]
Petting Zoo at The Old Cider Mill in Glastonbury
Please note: This post was written in 2021, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it might also contain outdated information. Please be sure to check this destination’s Facebook page for the most current information. 2021 Post: Fall fun is back at The Old Cider Mill in Glastonbury this […]
20 Fall Fairs for 2021
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Connecticut Summer at the Museum – Free Admission for Kids
We’ve got some breaking news on the blog today! Have you heard? Now through September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums FREE of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. This program is part of Governor Lamont’s plan to use recovery funds to provide students […]
Maple Sugaring Activities in Connecticut (2021)
Please note: This post is from 2021. Stay tuned for an updated 2022 listing! One of my favorite discoveries from writing this blog has been the brief (blink and you’ll miss it!) season of Maple Sugaring that generally happens late February into March. Sadly, many of our favorite maple-themed events and activities have been cancelled […]
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Olde Mistick Village
Please note: This post was originally published in 2021, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information (especially as it was written in the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic!). Please be sure to check their website for the most current information. For […]
5 Not-So-Scary Halloween Events for Families in CT (2020)
At Out and About Mom, we’ve always had 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 kiddos of all ages, we’ve pulled together a list of not-so-scary Halloween happenings at some of our […]
The Annual Scarecrow Walk in Old Wethersfield
Please note: This post was originally published in 2020, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check the Wethersfield Town Website for the most current information. For 2022, the Annual Scarecrow Walk will run from October 3rd to […]