Our most recent segment on Better Connecticut is a destination perfect for a summer outing. If you like scenic views of the city, fenced-in playgrounds (with shade!), an aviary, beautiful gardens, and more than you have to check out our visit to Wickham Park in Manchester, Connecticut. WFSB 3 Connecticut Open April through October, 7 […]
One DINO-MITE Destination on Connecticut’s “Roar Tour”: The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information.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 The Dinosaur Place’s website for the most current information, especially about things like hours & pricing. UPDATE 6/7/18: Last year we heard about some […]
Pick Your Own at Lyman Orchards
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 and Facebook page for the most current information, especially things like hours and pricing. 2015 Post Cut to the chase. Take me […]
Connecticut Open House Day 2015
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written about the 2015 Connecticut Open House Day event. While it should still give you a good overview of and background about this annual event, the participating venues change each year, so you’ll want to check The Connecticut Office of Tourism’s website for the current 2017 list of participating destinations. For 2017, […]
Museum & Me: Playdates with Art at the New Britain Museum of American Art
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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, schedules and pricing. If you see something in this post that needs to […]
OAAM on Better Connecticut: 2015 Summer Bucket List
We are having such a great week here at Out and About Mom as our second annual Summer Bucket List post has received over 40,000 views in just a few days! Thank you to everyone who has read the post and shared it with their family and friends! This week was also our opportunity to be […]
What We’re Loving Now (May 2015)
As I start to write this little monthly post where we run down all the fun things we’ve been up to over the past 30 days or so, I cannot even believe that May has flow by so quickly! I also can’t believe that it already feels like August (hello 80+ degrees!). I mean, it […]
2015 Summer Bucket List for the Connecticut Mom
The unofficial start of summer has arrived and we are ready to help you plan your season of fun! For the second year in a row, Shawna and I have put together a list of over 50 destinations, activities, and events that your family is sure to enjoy. These are places we have personally been to […]
OAAM’s Top Ice Cream Destinations in Connecticut
UPDATE 2024: New destinations added!!! Since we originally published this post in 2015, we’ve received lots of recommendations from readers. Thanks for all the great suggestions last summer! Still missing your favorite? Please let us know! We’re always happy to do more ice cream eating, ahem, I mean, research 🙂 Also, we had a TERRIFIC suggestion […]
DINO Expedition: A New Attraction at Lake Compounce
Thank you to Lake Compounce for providing us with complimentary admission to the park and a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. ————————————————– Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. This past Sunday the weather was beautiful and Shawna and I took full advantage by taking our families to a fun outdoor destination, Lake […]