PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in in 2015. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated. Please visit their website for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you notice something in this post that needs to […]
OAAM ON BETTER CONNECTICUT: Dinosaur State Park
Our segment on Better Connecticut this week was all about Dinosaur State Park located right in Rocky Hill. We got a chance to check out the REAL dinosaur footprints that were discovered there in 1966 and share with Melissa Cole why we think this destination is such a great learning place for children (and adults too!). WFSB 3 […]
FREE Lowe’s Build and Grow Kids Clinics
UPDATE 2/19/17: Unfortunately, it has come to our attention that Lowe’s is no longer offering their Build and Grow Kids Clinics 🙁 Please visit this website for more information and any updates should they become available. If you are looking for a similar activity, you can check out our post on the FREE Kids Workshops at […]
The Big List of Connecticut Playgrounds
This post was last updated on 8/30/24. If you have updates about any of these playgrounds (or a tip about a new one we should explore!) please email us at outandaboutmom@gmail.com or leave a comment on this post (we love comments!). Also, please note that this list represents a compilation of our adventures over the […]
Things That Go: Transportation-Inspired Outings
UPDATED FOR 2016! Disclosure: This post contains information about businesses and/or organizations that are currently advertising on our site. We did not receive any additional compensation for this post and all opinions are 100% our own. Does your little one adore trains? Love trucks? Go bananas for boats? Well then, you are in luck! Because […]
Open Gym at the New Romp n’ Roll
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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 schedules and pricing. 2015 POST Thank you to our sponsor, Romp n’ Roll, […]
Toddler Time at Sky Zone Trampoline Park
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and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information.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 schedules and pricing. 2015 POST Thank you to Sky Zone Trampoline Park in […]
Little Y Kids Club at Big Y World Class Market
Grocery shopping with kids is not my idea of fun — I avoid it at all costs. As weird as it may sound to someone who isn’t a parent, grocery shopping is actually my time. It is a time when I am kid-free, with a coffee treat in my hand, making my way through the […]
What We’re Loving Now (March 2015)
Well, we’ve done all we can to try to will it to be spring around these parts. We put together a list of fun Easter activities: We compiled a guide to our top 10 Connecticut parks: And we even appeared on Better Connecticut today to talk about a few of our favorite springtime destinations. And yet, […]
10 Connecticut Parks To Visit This Spring
Technically spring arrived in Connecticut on March 20th and while we are still patiently waiting for the snow to melt, the promise of spring and the beautiful weather it brings is right around the corner (I think I may have seen 50 in the weather forecast this week. Woo Hoo!) So to make sure you are […]