I’ve rounded up some of the best coloring pages, puzzles, games and more–all FREE for you to print and use at home! These are great activities for rainy days, school vacations, play dates, birthday parties, restaurants, on-the-go entertainment or anytime you need a few minutes of peace and quiet 🙂 I’ve included a link to […]
Connecticut Touch-a-Truck Events 2025
Touch-a-Truck season kicks off this weekend in Connecticut! This is such a fun time of year when car, truck and tractor loving kids can see and explore some of the coolest vehicles around. When we first started this blog over a decade ago, these events were just starting to be popular in Connecticut. Now they […]
A New Playground for Veteran’s Memorial Park in Hebron, CT
About a lifetime ago I took my toddler “Boo” (now 14 and definitely no longer answering to the nickname “Boo” LOL) to the Veteran’s Memorial Playground in Hebron, CT for one of the early outings on this blog. Recently, I was delighted to discover that this park has received a HUGE playscape upgrade! So I […]
Spring Break Staycation Guide for CT Parents
Hi friends! Next week is spring break for many of us with school-age kiddos in CT. If you have a fabulous trip planned for your family, then this post isn’t for you– quit reading!! Haha, just kidding 🙂 But seriously, if, like me, you’re staring down a week off with no travel plans in sight, […]
Maple Sugaring Activities in Connecticut (2025)
Please check out the updated for 2026 version of this post HERE. One of the things I love about writing this blog is that over the years I’ve grown increasingly aware of the subtle rhythms of New England agricultural life. I know that pick-your-own season officially opens with strawberries in June, that fresh berries and stone fruits […]
Playhouse on Park
Hi everyone! Our Out and About Dad John O’Leary is back on the blog today with another OAAM first–a post meant just for us parents! Although Playhouse on Park does offer shows for young audiences, this time we’re hoping to inspire some grownup fun 🙂 Let’s face it, parenting is joyful but it can also […]
Ben & Jerry’s Factory in Waterbury, VT
Stowe, Vermont is one of our favorite destinations for a family ski trip. Did you know that this remote VT resort area is also home to the very first Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory?? On our first family visit to Stowe back in 2022, COVID-19 restrictions kept the factory closed to visitors, but on […]
Fun City Adventure Park in Rocky Hill
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! Have you heard about the new indoor play place in Rocky Hill, CT? Today on the blog we’re checking out […]
A Visit to the Connecticut Science Center
Please note: This post was originally published in January 2025. Please be sure to check their website for the most current information. The Forest of Illusions exhibit pictured below is from 2024-2025, but scroll down for a look at the Connecticut Science Center’s permanent exhibits! Thank you to the Connecticut Science Center for giving my […]
Make & Decorate an Easy DIY Playhouse
Here’s a cute idea for a homemade holiday gift! All you need is one of these tri-fold presentation boards, a yardstick or other straight-edge tool, a utility knife and a Sharpie! Over the years my kids have enjoyed several of these cardboard houses that they can decorate themselves. They have always been a great gift. […]