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Thanksgiving Weekend 2022 in Connecticut: Reindeer Fest, Turkey Trots, and Tree Lightings

Submitted by Ally Noel on Tue, 11/22/2022 - 9:00pm

The holiday season really lights up this Thanksgiving Weekend 2022 in Connecticut! Magic of Lights courtesy of Live Nation Connecticut

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut on Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this Thanksgiving weekend.

There is a full roster of holiday activities this Thanksgiving weekend in Connecticut 2022. It's time for seasonal cheer and family fun. Nutmeggers won't have to look far to find some festivities for Connecticut kids. The state is lighting up for the holidays! Tis weekend marks the opening of glittering light displays in Hartford and East Hartford. You can launch some pumpkins in Wilton and waddle away your weekend in New Canaan. Or, you can work off some Thanksgiving calories at holiday-inspired fun runs in Rowayton and Fairfield. 

Hopefully, you will have a chance to enjoy the company of friends and family. Have safe and easy travels if you are on the road this holiday weekend. Pass the downtime by checking out our Connecticut Holiday Fun Guide, updated with all the latest Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve events for the 2022 season. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Mommy Poppins!

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50 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas for 2022: Easy To Set Up Tricks for Mischievous Elves

Submitted by Ally Noel on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 12:11pm

Uh-oh! The elf tangled up your tree lights! Photo by Mark Baylor, courtesy of Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

If your family is getting ready to welcome back the Elf on the Shelf for the holidays, we have some fun and easy inspiration. Elves typically arrive sometime after Thanksgiving and return to the North Pole on Christmas Day, giving families about a month to fill with hilarious Elf on the Shelf ideas.

Like any good house guest, your elf should be able to keep mischievous acts mostly mess-free and easy to set up. We've put together a list of 50 simple but impressive elf antics, including funny Elf on the Shelf ideas, easy Elf on the Shelf ideas, and last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas for hectic mornings. Many of these activities can easily be worked into your existing or holiday schedules while requiring few extra props.

Find more Christmas activities and crafts for kids, plus other fun things to do this season, in our Christmas and Holiday Fun Guide.

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Veterans Day Weekend in Connecticut: Top Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by Ally Noel on Wed, 11/09/2022 - 8:33pm

Don't look now, but it's Veteran's Day weekend in Connecticut 2022! Photo by Gabby Orcutt, courtesy of Unsplash

It is very fitting that this “season of thanks” always includes Veterans Day Weekend in Connecticut. Many of our favorite venues around the state will offer free admission for veterans as a way of showing gratitude for their service. The Institute for Native American Studies, and New England Air Museum, are all offering family-friendly Veterans Day programs and activities. There are plenty of kids' activities to fill the long weekend, too. The Danbury Fair hosts Flip Circus, and  Bubblemania comes to Stamford.

Be sure to check out our guide to the Best of November: Top Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids. For even more ideas, make sure that you subscribe to our weekly newsletters and follow us on Facebook and Instagram so that you won't miss any of the fun. Have a great weekend!

 
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50 Thanksgiving Crafts, Games, and Activities for Kids and Families

Submitted by Ally Noel on Thu, 11/03/2022 - 11:56am

Make an easy and adorable pine cone turkey. Photo courtesy of  the website Live Craft Eat

While the turkey is in the oven, you can set up a few of these easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids, including some place cards that will keep squabbling siblings from sitting too close. We've also got Thanksgiving games for everyone to play together, and Thanksgiving cookies that will tide kids over until the feast is ready. Because while Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family, sometimes you need to channel that togetherness time to keep everyone happy! From traditional Thanksgiving crafts for kids like handprint turkeys to a Great Yam Race for the whole fam, stuff a little fun into your family dinner this year with these Thanksgiving crafts and games.

For more Thanksgiving fun from Thanksgiving jokes for kids to when and how to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, check out our Thanksgiving Activities Guide for Families.

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Hunter Mountain with Kids: Best Things To Do and See on a Catskills Getaway

Submitted by Ally Noel on Thu, 10/27/2022 - 12:03pm

Hunter Mountain, NY, is an all-seasons destination for family-friendly fun.

The sweet spot on a family vacation is when you can adventure together as a family and have plenty of space for relaxing at the end of the day. Hunter Mountain in New York’s Catskills offers the perfect mix of activities for the entire family. With an itinerary of exploring, hiking, skiing, and lounging around our hotel’s fire, we were all very happy campers. There are so many things to do right on Hunter Mountain and in the surrounding area that appeals to parents and kids. Here are some highlights from our visit to Hunter Mountain, New York, including outdoor adventures, delectable dining choices, family-friendly lodging, and ample opportunities to chill out.

Find more things to do near Hunter Mountain on our list of 25 things to do in the Catskills with kids, and bookmark our Guide to Weekend Getaways and Day Trips for more family-friendly local travel spots.

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Halloween Weekend in Connecticut: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by Ally Noel on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 8:20pm

Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo hosts Boo at the Zoo for Halloween fun this weekend in Connecticut! Photo by Ally Noel

Looking for the best things to do this Halloween Weekend in Connecticut? Here are some family-friendly events and activities in the area to add to your list for this weekend, like trick-or-treat and more Halloween fun!

Happy Hallo-Weekend, Connecticut! This is Halloween, and its high time for all our little ghosts and goblins to get out there and have some fun. There's tons of kid-friendly spooks to find this weekend. Check out the No Fright Matinee Evidence of Evil, the Enchanted Castle, or the Downtown Cabaret Haunted House. 

Looking for even more seasonal fun? There's still a little bit of time to go pumpkin picking, get lost in a corn maze, or enjoy one of our favorite Halloween activities. As always, keep tabs on our Connecticut events calendar for daily updates on local activities as well as virtual opportunities for family fun.

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Mystic, Connecticut with Kids: Top Things to Do on a Weekend Getaway

Submitted by Ally Noel on Thu, 10/20/2022 - 12:00pm

Costumed interpreters share stories of colonial life along the historic Mystic seaport. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum

With its historic seaport district, renowned aquarium, and easy beach access, Mystic, Connecticut is bursting with New England charm and a ton of family fun. Tourists tend to flock to this coastal village in the summer, but Mystic truly shines all year round with rich traditions like the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade along the Mystic River, Northern Lights animal display at the Mystic Aquarium, and the annual "Pirate invasion" come fall.

Whether you are heading into town for a day trip or a long weekend, we have loads of recommendations for interactive museums, unique attractions, and delicious food (including, of course, pizza!) for grown-ups and kids to enjoy together. For more family getaway ideas, explore our Mommy Poppins U.S. Travel Guide.

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Best Places to Trick-or-Treat in Connecticut: Halloween 2022

Submitted by Ally Noel on Fri, 10/14/2022 - 9:00pm

Bring home a gold-medal worthy candy haul visiting the best places to trick-or-treat in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the Westport Moms Facebook page.

Halloween is near, and most kids are hoping to hit the best places to trick-or-treat in Connecticut. A great neighborhood is the key to a prime trick-or-treating experience. On Halloween night, parents are looking for a candy-packed (and friendly) location to drive their little superheroes and monsters. Ring these doorbells to have a memorable 2022 trick-or-treat experience.

Not a big fan of going trick-or-treating on that ghoulish night? For the whole month of October, Connecticut has outstanding Halloween events all over the state. There are also a carload of trunk-or-treat events that are sponsored by local organizations. 

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