Jennifer Coe

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Top Connecticut Playgrounds That Families Will Love

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 04/16/2023 - 1:11pm

Outdoor fun and healthy activity await at one of the top Connecticut playgrounds! Jonathan's Dream playground photo courtesy of O'Brien & Sons

The top Connecticut playgrounds provide outdoor fun, from Fairfield to Hartford and from new Haven to Stonington. With Spring's arrival, the fresh air, sunshine and reawakening natural world is becoming more and more enticing to Connecticut kids. There are plenty of modern and well-maintained playgrounds to play on for families. There are ones with unique, one-of-a-kind features, tube slides, sandpits, zip lines and all kinds of climbing apparatus'. Many of them have spots to sit down and eat a fun picnic lunch too.

If you're looking for more local fun, check out our favorite neighborhood playgrounds in the Hartford and New London areas. Be sure to sign up for our newsletters to get posts like this delivered to your inbox.

Art Camps and Classes in Hartford, Connecticut

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 04/09/2023 - 12:46pm

Kids can create, explore, and find new friends at art camps and classes in Hartford and the surrounding communities. Firestone Art Studio and Cafe

Hartford's art camps and classes are perfect for budding artists. Kids can explore their creativity throughout the region, from Plainville, to Manchester, South Windsor and beyond. Connecticut moms and dads will be happy to channel their children's artistic talents with enriching art classes and camps in and around Hartford. That just might help in keeping those little creators from scribbling on your white walls and leather couches! It's always great to take a class at your local Michael's. It's also rewarding for kids to go to places that specialize in art classes for all ages, like these places do.

If you're looking for others types of classes and camps for the Springtime, dig into our camp guide. Keep up to date with classes, events, and more by subscribing to our newsletter.

Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids April 2023

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 9:44am

Spring is blossoming all over Connecticut this April, and so are the best free and fun things to do with kids! Photo by Ally Noel

Easter, Passover, and Earth Day bring free and fun things to do in Connecticut! There's so much spring-related fun for kids in Connecticut this April! From egg hunts to Spring festivals, this month is hopping in with memorable things to do.

It's time to get outside again. Thrill-seeking families will love to travel through the trees at the the Adventure Park. Others will want to see the first flowers of the season at the Colorblends house or Daffodil Day at Denison Homestead. Celebrate the holidays of the season with your local community at a Passover seder or Easter egg hunt. Lastly, don't miss Pirate Days in Mystic and the baby animals at Flamig Farm on Earth Day.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. Make sure to get our picks for every weekend in your inbox — sign up for our newsletters.

25 Best Easter Egg Hunts in Connecticut

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:16am

Spring is in the air, and treats are everywhere thanks to these Easter egg hunts in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the Stamford Museum and Nature Center

It's time for Easter egg hunts in Connecticut, now that Spring is finally upon us. No matter where your bunny den is, there is a fun, family-centered egg hunt near you, from Hartford to New Haven and beyond. Pre-filled eggs are a treat, but so is hunting for eggs with goats or in the forest! Maybe you want to hunt for eggs among the dinosaurs. Or maybe your little bunny would like to look for eggs at a local farm. These Easter egg hunts are sure to keep Connecticut kids hopping.

Check out our Easter Activities Guide for even more festive holiday fun, including our favorite Easter Bunny Trains in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Meet the Easter Bunny at Bunny Brunches, Trains, and Easter Bunny Pictures in CT

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Mon, 03/20/2023 - 10:38am

Take a trolley ride with the Easter Bunny in East Windsor for some springtime fun! Photo courtesy of the Connecticut Trolley Museum

Spring brings budding flowers to Connecticut, as well as sunshine, longer days, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Connecticut families will be able to spot the Easter Bunny (and take some Easter Bunny pictures) in many places around the state. Some of these spots include a train in Essex, a trolley in East Windsor, a tasty pancake breakfast in Newtown, and even, perhaps, at your local Easter Egg Hunt.

Are you as eager to dive into springtime as we are? Use our Spring Bucket List as a guide or check out a Springtime Visit to Baby Farm Animals in Fairfield or the Hartford-area.

Best Summer Camps for Kids in Fairfield County

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 8:01pm

It's the time of year when Connecticut parents are looking for the best summer camps for their kids. If you live in the Fairfield area, there is plenty of time to find the perfect fit for your kids. These days, mom and dad can find a camp for just about every kind of activity. Fairfield camps fill the summer days with kid-approved programs in everything from art and sports, to nature and music.

For more information, make sure to browse our Summer Camp Guide and don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to find all the fun things to do in Connecticut.

Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids March 2023

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 02/26/2023 - 12:25pm

St. Patrick's Day festivities will provide Connecticut families with plenty of free and fun things to do in March 2023! Photo courtesy of the Mulcahy Academy of Irish Dance in Glastonbury

Free and fun things to do in Connecticut are everywhere this month. The sweet sap is flowing in March, and families are getting ready to celebrate one of the holidays of Winter: St. Patrick’s Day! Things are going to get green as we celebrate all things Irish and welcome spring 2023.

March has plenty of creative opportunities for kids to express themselves. Connecticut kids can explore so much, from arts and crafts to clay in towns like New Canaan, West Hartford, and East Windsor. Learn about Women’s History Month at Paving the Way. And start getting outside again to get some sweet maple syrup! There are events going on all over state where you can find demonstrations, pancake breakfasts, and a even a fair! And of course, St. Patty’s Day is around the corner with Hartford’s annual parade attended by thousands. There's also a grown-ups only gala at Stepping Stones to raise money for the museum.

We're adding things to our family activity calendar every day, so don't forget to sign up for our newsletters for regularly updated events!

17 Things to Do for February's Winter Break in Connecticut

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Mon, 02/13/2023 - 9:39pm

Lunarfest celebrations come to Hartford as Connecticut continues to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit over February's Winter Break! Photo courtesy of newhavenarts.org

Connecticut kids are getting a few days off from school in February and deserve to have a little fun! Mommy Poppins has prepared a list of things to do for February's winter break in Connecticut. Fun activities include Winter Wanderers and the Sensory Friendly Day at Imagine Nation. Your family can honor Black History Month by attending the Fun African Folktales presentation. And dig into a treat with your toddler at Book and a Bite at Stew Leonard's.