It looks like we might be able to squeeze in a few more days of sunny, above normal temperatures before winter hits, so can I recommend to you a fun park in Simsbury?
A Class for Babies at Noah Webster Library
UPDATE: For the fall 2014 program, the drop-in Babytime class will be held on Fridays at 11:30 starting September 19th. For more details, check out the full children’s program schedule for the West Hartford Libraries. Are you starting to feel a little anxious about the thought of being stuck in your house with your […]
A Visit with Santa at Wickham Park
This post was written in 2011, so some information may be out-of-date. Please be sure to check their website for the latest event details! Update 2024: The tradition continues! Santa’s Workshop at Wickham Park continues to be a free event for families, but in the true spirit of the holidays visitors are now asked to bring […]
Winterfest in Bushnell Park
As someone who has lived in the Hartford area for close to six years now, I am almost embarrassed to admit that I had never set foot in Bushnell Park until two weeks ago. Sure, we had driven by it countless times, but I had never actually had a reason to stop. Well, all that […]
Check Out More Than Books at the Glastonbury Library
I’m going to start by saying this is not a holiday post. In fact, this is a “time out from the holidays” post. Now, I know that we’ve only just begun decking the halls, rockin’ around the Christmas tree, walking in a winter wonderland, and jingling all the way, but I also know that somewhere […]
A Walk in Elizabeth Park
The weather has really been mild the last couple of days, so Shawna and I thought it would be nice to meet up for a walk in the park. Since our kids are still in strollers, we needed to go somewhere that had stroller-friendly walking paths. Since we had already been to the Reservoir (one […]
Take a Walk – Westmoor Park Trails
Before Halloween and before the drama of “Snowtober”, I did a post on the Gentle Touch class at Westmoor Park. Well, petting adorable farm animals and slithery reptiles isn’t the only action at Westmoor. The park also has some easy walking trails that are a great option if you want to get out of the house […]
Blue Back Halloween Stroll Recap PLUS what to do with all that candy
UPDATE 2016: The 2016 Moms & More Halloween Stroll will take place on Saturday, October 29th from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. This post is about the 2011 event and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may contain outdated information. Please be sure to check out the Moms & […]
Once Upon a Time at Barnes & Noble Story and Craft Hour
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2011. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated. We encourage you to check out their website for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you notice something […]
Jonathan’s Dream
6/2014 UPDATE: The group working to rebuild this wonderful playground now has a website. http://www.jonathansdreamreimagined.org 5/2013 UPDATE: Jonathan’s Dream playground is currently closed and will be undergoing a complete refurbishment. A timeline has not yet been set for reopening. Please see this article from the Patch for more details. Earlier this summer, some friends introduced me […]