This post was written in 2012, so some information may be out-of-date. Please be sure to check their website for the latest event details. ————————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. There are so many fun, family-friendly outings listed on our 2012 Holiday Activities Page, including one of my favorite holiday outings […]
A Holly Jolly Trolley
This post was written in 2012, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, some information may be out of date. Please visit their site for the latest information and event details. And don’t forget to check out our updated 2018 post for more details about a visit to the Connecticut Trolley […]
2012 Holiday Events in Connecticut
Here it is! Our annual guide to Holiday Happenings in Connecticut. We are trying something a little different this year. I have included below details on a few events and then have put together a full list of events here. So many fun things to check out over the next few weeks! I hope our […]
To celebrate Chanukah: a recipe you’ll like a latke
Last night marked the first of the eight nights of Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. In addition to lighting the candles and spinning the dreidel, cooking foods fried in oil is also an important holiday tradition. This symbolizes the ancient miracle of Chanukah in which oil sufficient for only a day continued to burn […]
Holiday Light Fantasia at Goodwin 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This post was written in 2011, so some information may be out-of-date.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! For the 2016 holiday season, Holiday Light Fantasia will run from November 24, 2016 – January 1, 2017. ———————————————————————- 2011 Post: A month or so ago, when we were discussing the upcoming […]
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This post was written in 2011, so some information may be out-of-date.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 […]
Smile! Quick crafts for those special photos.
Lately, we’ve been sending you all over town in search of fun holiday activities, and you know what that means–photo opportunities! Today, we thought we’d show you a few quick crafts for transforming your holiday (or anytime) photos into fun cards and keepsakes for you and your loved ones. Speaking of cards, you’re likely about […]
The 2011 Great Santa Search – Part 2
On Tuesday, Shawna gave you a sneak peek of Santa during her visit to the Shoppes at Buckland Hills in the 2011 Great Santa Search – Part 1. Now I’m going to give you a sneak peek of Santa’s visit at the Westfarms Mall in West Hartford (along with some other fun things to check out while you are […]
The 2011 Great Santa Search-Part 1
Let’s face it, if you’re only a celebrity one month out of the year, you’re going to have a major appearance schedule to keep. This week, we’re catching up with Santa all around the greater Hartford area.