Jennifer Coe

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Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains in New England 2022

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 10/23/2022 - 8:30pm

The ever-popular Essex North Pole Express train ride is back for the 2022 holiday season!

All aboard New England's Polar Express train rides and Christmas trains! These seasonal trains are boarding and heading off on the track! On these special holiday train rides, you will see Mr. and Mrs. Santa, drink hot chocolate, sing songs and maybe even leave with a special take-home treat. Holiday trains in Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and right here in Connecticut are already selling tickets (and they sell out quickly!) for special seasonal rides that will be a great way to kick-off your holiday season. Get ready to book your trip on these Polar Express trains and Christmas trains for 2022.

Bookmark our our events calendars in Boston and Connecticut to stay updated on family holiday events during the 2022 holiday season and keeping check our Holiday and Christmas Activities Guide to make the most of your holiday calendar.

Where To Trunk-or-Treat in Connecticut: Halloween 2022

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 10/09/2022 - 1:00pm

Meet the friendliest ghosts and see fun displays when you trunk-or-treat in Connecticut this year! Photo courtesy of the East Haven Rotary Club

October is here, which means it's time to trunk-or-treat in Connecticut! Halloween may be a few weeks off, but trunk-or-treat events are happening in Connecticut all month long. Your little heroes and princesses love wearing their costumes, so we don't think they will mind. Trunk-or-treats are fun events where oganizations like businesses and churches and local non-profits use a parking lot to decorate their vehicles in a festive Halloween theme. Treaters move from car to car and get candy, but also get to see a variety of creative and fun themes and scenes. This is a great alternative for families who don't live near hopping, candy-filled neighborhoods.

For more Halloween activities, explore our full Halloween Guide for Connecticut Kids and get our picks for best Halloween events. Happy trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating!

Best of October: Top Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 09/30/2022 - 8:00pm

There's magic in the air this October in Connecticut! Moms and More Annual Halloween Stroll photo courtesy of Iris Photography LLC

The best of October is here! The colorful leaves are falling, the pumpkins are plump and orange and there are great things to do with kids in October in Connecticut. You can check out the huge puppets at Night Fall or ride the quaint Pumpkin Trolley. Get your spooky fill at the Halloween Haunt or put on your costume for a not-so-scary Halloween Stroll. So read on for the best of October and our top things to do in Connecticut with kids.

Explore Mommy Poppins' Fall Fun Guide for more ideas for harvest and farm activities or take advantage of our list of 15 of Our Favorite Family-Friendly Fall Get Aways. Still craving more ideas for fun things to do in Connecticut? Bookmark our event calendar to search all the great things happening. Happy fall—and happy Halloween!

Top Halloween Events in Connecticut

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 09/25/2022 - 2:18pm

Halloween Events in Connecticut are ready to harvest, like the Festive Fun & Pumpkin Patch at Bishop’s Orchards. Photo courtesy of the Orchard.

It's the season for Halloween events in Connecticut! The weekends are humming with fun Halloween activities for Connecticut families to enjoy. There is no shortage of pumpkin destinations and hay rides. There are also semi-spooky events and fun displays. And, yes, there are even a few super-scary places to take older kids. Grab your pumpkin pail and flashlight and explore our guide to the top Halloween events in Connecticut for families.

Best Things to do in CT September 2023 with Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 08/28/2022 - 10:00pm

Light up autumn nights with the best of September and the top things to do in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the Goshen Fair

As the air gets cooler, kids head back to school and the summer comes to a close, there's a lot of reasons to get out and experience how special Autumn is in Connecticut. Autumn brings apples and mums, fall fairs and many more opportunities for family outings. Connecticut's coastline is also popping with fun things to do and if you don't mind mazes and you love cider donuts, Lyman's maze is opening this month too!

Explore our Fall Fun Guide for our top picks for autumn activities. You can find family-friendly ideas for things to do on our ever-growing event calendar. Still looking for more fun? Be sure to sign up for our newsletters and get all our Connecticut picks delivered to your inbox.

Fall Day Trips from Connecticut: Fun Getaways for Families

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sat, 08/27/2022 - 1:33pm

Explore Connecticut with the family on a fun fall day trip! Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum

It's the season for fall day trips from Connecticut! One of the best things about living here is that you can venture to almost all parts of New England from our tiny state. We are centrally located for a jaunt to the beach or a rip to the city. An autumn day-trip with your clan should start early and end when the kids start to run out of steam, so find one that fits your family's style.

Want to take the kids leaf-peeping? Scenic Sunday Drives for Leaf Peeping will point you in the right direction. If you are still looking for some more family fun, take a look at our Fall Fun Guide.

Best Baby Sign Language Classes in NYC

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 1:08pm

Babies take baby sign language classes in NYC at Signing Up. Photo courtesy of Signing Up

Taking a baby sign language class is a great way for young babies through toddlers to communicate with others and gain self-confidence. These baby sign language classes in NYC are all over the city, from the Upper West Side to Brooklyn and beyond. Imagine your baby asking for more milk! Instructors make these baby sign language classes in NYC fun and educational, offering daytime and afterschool options, making it easy for parents to find a time to attend.

You can find more classes for new parents, including the Best Baby Swimming Lessons in NYC and the Best Local Pregnancy and Parenting Classes in our New York Classes for Kids Guide.

Top Pregnancy Classes and Parenting Classes in Connecticut

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 08/14/2022 - 11:56am

Parenting classes can help parents prepare and care for their precious bundles. Photo courtesy of Yale New Haven Health

Parenting classes provide tremendous benefits for anyone who is expecting. No one ever said parenting was going to be easy! Kids are cute and funny, but they can also be extremely challenging. That's why many Connecticut parents look around for a little help. Some kids also have very unique health and/or neurodiversity issues; it's helpful for parents to connect with other parents and learn to understand these needs better. Happily, help is available. Read on to discover the best parenting classes, pregnancy and birth classes, and parental support for children with special needs.

For more parenting resources, including everything from hypnobirthing to Lamaze, check out our list of online resources for parents and parents-to-be.