Please note: This post contains links to articles that were published in previous years. Please be sure to check each venue’s website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. For the past couple years we’ve put together a massive Fall Bucket List comprised of 50+ outing ideas for the season. […]
Thomas Land & More at Edaville USA
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016. We have since been informed that Thomas Land is no longer operating at Edaville USA. However, you can check out other offerings available at this amusement park in this post. Please be sure to check their website for the most current information, especially about things like ride offerings, […]
Splash Pad at Watrous Park in Cromwell
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information. UPDATE 2018: We heard that since our initial visit they have added some sails for shade! Yay! […]
Milk and More at The Farmer’s Cow Calfe
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most current information especially about things like hours, menu items and pricing. 2016 Post: Do you ever have trouble getting your kiddos […]
Celebrating Our Fifth Year of Blogging
If you follow our Facebook page, you know that this is a big week for us at Out and About Mom. It’s our FIFTH blogging anniversary! Yes, five years ago–with a rambunctious 1-year-old and a couple of 7-month-old cuties–we set off on our first set of weekly outings. Our mission: to provide parents with the nitty-gritty details they […]
Family Fun at Ocean Beach Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2016 Post: Pssst! Did you know Out and About Mom is […]
Open Farm Day at Common Ground in New Haven
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information about Open Farm Day and other programs, especially about things like hours and program schedules. If […]
Three Kids, Two Moms, and One Tipi: Our Night in a Tipi at Bear Creek Campground
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like schedules and pricing. 2016 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to the […]
More Places to Cool Off in Connecticut
Have you seen the forecast for the next several days? The high temperature isn’t predicted to drop below 90 until next Thursday! (And then only under by one degree!) Looks like we are facing down a heat wave, my friends. But of course, we have got you covered here at Out and About Mom. As it […]
East Beach and the Nature Center at Sherwood Island State Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like schedules and pricing. 2016 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to […]