Kwanzaa is coming! (It runs from December 26, 2024- January 1, 2025) According to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Kwanzaa is…
Kate SchneiderDecember 1, 2024
We got a sneak peek at the Stamford Holiday Wish Express experience- and it was MAGICAL. We’re talking virtual train ride that takes you all…
Kate SchneiderNovember 22, 2024
The 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 to…
Kate SchneiderNovember 14, 2024
I have a confession: I am THAT MOM. I like to turn everything we go to into a THING. Going apple picking? We first must…
Kate SchneiderNovember 11, 2024
TRAIN NAME FEATURES PRICE & SALES DISCOUNT COMPONENT SALES LINK North Pole Express (Essex Steam Train in Essex, CT) “Board our locomotive-powered sleigh for a…
Kidtivity ContributorNovember 10, 2024
Traditionally, the 40 days of Christmas lasted from December 25th through February 2nd! Now that the 2025 Christmas season is officially over, here's a roundup…
Kidtivity ContributorNovember 10, 2024
This post contains affiliate links. Well, an affiliate link to King of Christmas anyway. I have a confession: I am one of THOSE PEOPLE. I…
Kate SchneiderNovember 4, 2024
Happy November, everyone! Now that we are past Halloween, it's time to turn our attention to Connecticut family activities that take us through the Thanksgiving…
Kate SchneiderOctober 29, 2024
It's the Holiday Season- and we are are PUMPED! Here is our family's CT Holiday to do list (It's really more of a bucket list-…
Kate SchneiderOctober 23, 2024