Fall has always been my favorite season– the crisp air, the brilliant colors, the cozy apparel…the pumpkin spice everything 🙂 I’ve grown to love this season even more as I have spent time exploring the many family-friendly outings and activities that make this time of year extra special in Connecticut. So today, I’m sharing the […]
Pick Your Own Farms and Orchards in Connecticut
Check out these PYO (pick your own) destinations in CT that have been OAAM approved (i.e. we’ve been there, we’ve picked that, we’ve loved it, and we think you will too!). Don’t see your favorite farm on our list? Please leave a comment and tell us about your top PYO pick! We’d love to check […]
FREE Summer Activities for Kids in Connecticut
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally published in 2025 and all information pertaining to dates/times and schedules is from 2025. We’ll try to get it updated ASAP. In the meantime though, most of these activities and destinations are available annually, so you can check each venue’s website for the most current scheduling information and details. […]
OAAM’s Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom (Budget Edition)
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally published in 2025 and all information pertaining to dates/times and schedules is from 2025. We’ll try to get it updated ASAP. In the meantime though, most of these activities and destinations are available annually, so you can check each venue’s website for the most current scheduling information and details. […]
Bicycles on Main in Old Wethersfield
Please note: This post was published in 2025. However, this is an annual event so this post should still give you a good idea of what to expect on your visit! We love visiting the annual Scarecrow Walk in Old Wethersfield each fall, so we were excited to find out that each May, for National […]
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 […]
PAW Patrol LIVE: A Mighty Adventure GIVEAWAY
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Tatiana F., the winner of a family four-pack of tickets to PAW Patrol LIVE in Hartford! Didn’t win but still want to go?? Keep reading for details and to purchase tickets. Thank you to The Bushnell for sponsoring this post and providing the tickets for this giveaway. All opinions […]
Favorite FREE Printable Activities for Kids
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
Check out our updated 2026 Touch-a-Truck event list HERE! 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 […]
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 […]