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Oct02

Magic Wings in South Deerfield, MA

posted by yazmin

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!

Posted in Family, Family Day Trips, Travel. Tagged Butterfly Exhibit, Butterfly Garden, day trip from CT, Day Trip in MA, Magic Wings, Massachusetts, Yankee Candle.

Sep28

Peppa Pig Live comes to CT!

posted by yazmin

Peppa Pig Live is coming to the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Enter for your chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the 5 pm show!

Posted in Connecticut Special Events for Families, Family, Free Stuff, Giveaways, Shows/Events, Things to do in CT. Tagged Giveaway, New Haven County, Oakdale Theatre, Peppa Pig Live, Ticket Giveaway, Wallingford CT.

Sep15

Family Fun at the Norwalk Boat Show 2017

posted by yazmin

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.

Posted in Family, Family Day Trips, Shows/Events, Things to do in CT, Travel. Tagged East Norwalk CT, Long Island Sound, Norwalk Boat Show, Ticket Giveaway, Touch a Boat.

Sep13

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

posted by yazmin

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.

Posted in Connecticut Kids Museums, Connecticut Parks, Family, Family Day Trips, Museums, Things to do in CT, Travel. Tagged Fairfield County, farm, farms in CT, Heckscher Farm, museum, Nature Trails, Playgrounds, Playgrounds in CT, Stamford CT, Stamford Museum, Stamford Museum & Nature Center, stamford nature center, Walking Trails.

Sep06

Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT

posted by yazmin

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

Posted in Connecticut Parks, Family Day Trips, Things to do in CT, Travel. Tagged Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport CT, carousel, CT Carousels, CT Farm Animals, CT Zoo, Fairfield County, things to do in CT.

Aug30

Shopkins Live is Coming to CT!

posted by yazmin

Shopkins Live! everyone’s favorite grocery-themed collectible is coming live to the Oakdale Theatre stage in Wallingford, CT. Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the show on September 22, 2017!

Posted in Connecticut Special Events for Families, Family Day Trips, Free Stuff, Giveaways, Shows/Events. Tagged Giveaway, Oakdale Theatre, Shopkins Live tickets, Shopkins Live!, Wallingford CT.

Aug21

Watching the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun

posted by yazmin

The Connecticut Sun is currently the number one ranked WNBA team in the eastern conference! There are only a few regular season games left but thanks to their win over the Phoenix Mercury they’re coming back home during the playoffs.

Posted in Connecticut Special Events for Families, Family, Family Day Trips, Things to do in CT. Tagged basketball, Connecticut Sun, CT Sun, Family Friendly Activities, Mohegan Sun, things to do in CT, Uncasville CT, WNBA.

Jul29

Villano Park & Splash Pad in Hamden, CT

posted by yazmin

The all new Villano Park in Hamden, CT has a splash pad and awesome playground.

Posted in Connecticut Parks, Connecticut Splash Pads, Family, Family Day Trips, Things to do in CT. Tagged Hamden CT, Mill Rock Park, Parks in CT, Parks in Hamden CT, splash pads, Splash Pads in CT, sprinkle parks in CT, Villano Park, Villano Park Splash Pad.

Jul26

Fernridge Park Splash Pad at West Hartford, CT

posted by yazmin

Splash Pad at Fernridge Park West Hartford CT

Fernridge Park in West Hartford, CT is the perfect destination for a day trip this summer. There is a fully fenced-in splash pad, public pool, two playgrounds including sandbox, pond and fields.

Posted in Connecticut Parks, Connecticut Splash Pads, Family, Family Day Trips, Things to do in CT. Tagged ct, Fernridge Park, Fernridge Park Splash Pad, Parks in CT, Playgrounds, Playgrounds in CT, Public Pools in CT, Splash Pads in CT, Splash Pads in West Hartford, summer, west hartford.

Jun18

Winged-Wonders at The Children’s Museum in West Hartford, CT

posted by yazmin

Winged-Wonders at The Children’s Museum in West Hartford, CT is a butterfly garden where YOU get a chance to release butterflies. Every Friday at noon throughout the season experience the wonder of the butterfly release.

Posted in Connecticut Kids Museums, Family, Family Day Trips, Museums, Things to do in CT. Tagged Butterflies, Butterfly Exhibit, Children's Museums in CT, Hartford County, The Children's Museum, West Hartsford CT, Winged-Wonders.

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Magic Wings in South Deerfield, MA

Peppa Pig Live comes to CT!

Family Fun at the Norwalk Boat Show 2017

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT

Shopkins Live is Coming to CT!

Watching the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun

Villano Park & Splash Pad in Hamden, CT

Fernridge Park Splash Pad at West Hartford, CT

Winged-Wonders at The Children’s Museum in West Hartford, CT

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