The Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, MA

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Eric Carle Museum Amherst MA

A visit to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA is the perfect day trip for families. The museum features 3 art galleries, an art studio, a library and auditorium. The museum holds a great special events including storytimes with children’s authors.

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GIVEAWAY: New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show

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New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show Ticket Giveaway

The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show returns for its 26th year on November 22 – January 15. The Holiday Train Show features enchanting model trains that zip through a display of 150 landmarks, each re-created with bark, leaves, and other natural materials. Enter for your chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets.

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Magic Wings in South Deerfield, MA

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Magic Wings in South Deerfield, MA is a butterfly conservatory that features exotic butterflies & moths, tropical plants, and beautiful gardens. Pair it with a trip to Yankee Candle Village (only a few minutes away) and you have the perfect day trip from anywhere in Connecticut!

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Family Fun at the Norwalk Boat Show 2017

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Progressive Insurance Norwalk Boat Show

The Norwalk Boat show is coming to the Norwalk Cove Marina September 21-24, 2017. It’s a family-friendly event along Long Island Sound with over 300 boats and accessories, demonstrations, free boat rides, music, food and the all new Touch-a-Boat. Even if you’re not a boating enthusiast it’s sure to be a fun way to spend a nice September day.

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Stamford Museum & Nature Center

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The Stamford Museum and Nature Center is a gem in the southern most part of Connecticut. The combination of farm, playground, museum and nature trails are one of a kind. It’s an ideal family-friendly day trip.

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Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT

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CT Beardsley Zoo

Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT is the only zoo in Connecticut. It’s the perfect day trip for families year-round.

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Father’s Day at Legoland Westchester

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Legoland Westchester

Enter for your chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to Legoland Westchester

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Day Out with Thomas at Essex Steam Train in Essex, CT

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Essex Steam Train - Thomas the Train

Day Out with Thomas in Essex, CT is a fun family event filled with a Thomas train ride, a visit from Percy and Sir Topham Hatt and train themed activities. This event runs April 21, 28-29, and May 5-6, 2018.

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Legoland Discovery Center Westchester Ticket Giveaway

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Legoland Discovery Center Westchester

Legoland Discovery Center in Westchester is a unique indoor playground with 2 rides, replica of NY City, play area, building areas and so much more. Learn all about it and enter for your chance to win tickets!

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Fall Fun at March Farm in Bethlehem, CT

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March Farm Bethlehem CT

March Farm is the perfect spot to enjoy fall in Connecticut. They have apple picking, corn mazes, animals, playscape and pumpkins. Visit during the week and all activities are free!

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