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Our Trip on the Essex North Pole Express

The nearly sold-out Essex North Pole Express begins this weekend- and if you've got tickets, you are in for a treat! We got lucky enough…

Kate SchneiderNovember 11, 2025

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Agricultural Fairs CT

Fair season has begun! Can you smell the fresh cut hay, (yes along with the animal poop!) hear the music, and taste the food?! Agricultural…

Joanne FishmanJuly 14, 2025

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Wednesday Weekend Adventures

Fourth of July Weekend Events Thursday, July 3 July 3: PYO Blueberries and Sensory Play Beckett Farms July 3: Derby -Shelton Fireworks * July 3:…

Kate SchneiderJune 29, 2025

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15 Fun Connecticut Playgrounds

Playground season is here. Truthfully, we have been loving playgrounds all year long. We've been doing the 1,000 Hours Outside Challenge, and have already made…

Kate SchneiderMay 20, 2025

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Act Now: Proposed CT Child Tax Credit

I’m not gonna lie- kids are way more expensive than I ever thought possible. Between diapers, groceries, doctor visits, and just all the little unexpected…

Kate SchneiderMay 19, 2025

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Fun Things for Families in and Around Hartford

**Please note- this page is under construction. The details are done, but it's not as nicely formatted as some of our other articles. I'll update…

Kate SchneiderMay 4, 2025

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The Connecticut Playground Trail

We have lots of MIGHTY ADVENTURES here in Connecticut too- like an EPIC amount of playgrounds. There are accessible playgrounds, playgrounds with splash pads, fenced…

Kate SchneiderApril 20, 2025

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Calling all Baby (and Kid!) Scientists!

Confession: I am a total research geek. Every one of my children has been involved in some sort of scientific study or another. So when…

Kate SchneiderApril 10, 2025

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The Ultimate Guide to April Vacation 2025 Fun in Connecticut

Here's April Break Fun! Tons and tons of things to do- no matter what the weather decides to do. 🤣 Scroll to the bottom for…

Kate SchneiderApril 3, 2025

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