I know we are still a few days away from October but in our book, the Halloween season has officially begun! At Out and About Mom, we want to make sure you find lots of opportunities to enjoy this fun holiday with your kiddos, so we’ve pulled together a list of Halloween happenings at some […]
The Collins Creamery in Enfield
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was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 Facebook Page for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & menu offerings. 2017 Post Cut to the chase. Take […]
OAAM Readers’ Choice: 10 Fall Fairs to Try This Season
If you’re a fan of our blog, then you probably know that in general, we only write about destinations and activities that we have actually been to and experienced firsthand (like those on our recent Fall Bucket List). And for the most part, that approach works well for us. There are some exceptions though. You […]
25 Outings On Our Connecticut Fall Bucket List
Grab your pumpkin spiced latte and get ready for some fall fun in Connecticut! Enjoy this beautiful time of the year when the leaves are changing, the weather is turning crisp, and you can find delicious treats around every turn (I’m talking to you apple cider donut!) We’ve pulled together a list of some of […]
A New Adventure at Mystic Aquarium
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was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 & pricing. 2017 Post Cut to the chase. Take me to […]
Grassroots Ice Cream in Granby
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was written in 2017, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 & menu offerings. Grassroots is now also serving food! Check […]
OAAM’s Top 5 Outings From Our 6th Year
Our blogiversary really snuck up on me this year! In fact, I had a totally different post planned for this week until I did a double-take at the calendar and realized that August 16th marked the 6th anniversary of our very first post on Out and About Mom. And of course, we couldn’t let this […]
Jump Off Indoor Trampoline Park & Fun Zone
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. Also, please note that the name of this location has changed to “Flight” but the inside looks pretty much the same 🙂 Please be sure to visit […]
Pick Your Own Flowers at Gutt Family Farm in Glastonbury
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 visit their Facebook page for the most current information. 2017 Post: Surprise! I know you don’t usually hear from us on the blog on Mondays (or […]
Let Us Help You Keep Cool This Summer
When the heat is on in Connecticut, we have you covered with over 20 destinations where you and your family can cool off! We’ve updated our popular post: Places to Cool Off in Connecticut with the latest venue information. And best of all, several of the destinations are FREE. We just love a good, inexpensive summer outing. […]