***Please note: information in this post is accurate as of the time of publication. Given the ever-changing pandemic situation, please be sure to check their website or call ahead for the most up-to-date information.*** Do you need a little Christmas? I mean like, right this very minute? If you follow our blog, you know that […]
Tricks for Your Treats: Make that leftover Halloween candy disappear with these clever recipes–No magic required!
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally published in 2020. ——————————- Halloween was on. Then is was off. Then is was definitely happening (albeit with candy bowls on the front porch). Now the experts at the CDC are recommending new alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating. So what’s a mom with five bags of Halloween candy languishing in […]
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published in 2020, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 2024, the Annual Scarecrow Walk will run from October 1st to […]
Fall Fun in Connecticut 2020 (Yes, it’s still happening!)
In my post last week I promised that there would be fall fun out there to be had this season, despite the unusual times. So this week I’m backing up that statement by highlighting 20+ fall-themed events and activities that your family can start enjoying right now. Pumpkins and apple fritters and hayrides and corn […]
Main Street Creamery in Wethersfield
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2020, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 visit their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. 2020 Post: I was feeling a little down last Saturday. The weather […]
Tall Man’s Ice Cream in Cromwell
Summer and ice cream. They just go together, right? Well in the name of this classic coupling, each summer we try to add a few new destinations to our ever-growing list of CT sweet spots (that we have personally been to and blogged about, of course). Yeah, we know. Tough job, right? 😉 This year, […]
Fresh Picked Fruit and Al Fresco Lunch at Dondero Orchards
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written 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 visit their website or their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. 2020 Post: Every so often I get bested […]
The NEW Playground at Elm Ridge Park in Rocky Hill
Good news! Playgrounds are slowly starting to open up again. And although you’ll want to check out municipal websites or call local Parks & Rec departments to double check on the status of those destinations before heading out, you can use our popular Big List of Connecticut Playgrounds to discover the more than 50 playgrounds […]
Cherry Picking at Belltown Hill Orchards
Please note: This post is from 2020. Be sure to check Belltown Hill Orchards’ website and Facebook page for info on the current picking season! ———————————– If you think PYO strawberry season is short, just wait until you try to catch the cherries! In the world of fruit picking, I’m not sure it gets any […]