Activity Guides
Where To Visit Farm Animals!
Whether you want to visit a farm nearby or take a day trip… there are plenty of places to see, pet and even feed farm animals! Check out our list.
You’re Invited: How Children Learn to Read!
If you are wondering what steps to take in order to help your child learn to read (and have fun while they’re doing it), our friends at Vivvi have a virtual program for you. Learn more about “How Children Learn to Read” and register today!
School Break Camps To Check Out This Fall!
If you’re looking for something fun for the kids to do during breaks from school this fall, check out our list!
Travel Guide: Enjoy a Fall Weekend in Mystic!
If you’re looking for a quick and easy, fun getaway this fall… Mystic is a great option! Check out my recommendations from a recent trip!
Pumpkin Patches for the 2021 Fall Season!
October is almost here and Pumpkin Picking is an activity that we all look forward to year after year! Check here for a list of pumpkin patches close to Stamford and a day trip away!
Library Card Sign Up Month!
Now is the perfect time to get your child a library card since September is National Library Card Signup Month! Learn how to get a library card through the Ferguson Library here!
Where To Check Out The Fall Foliage
This fall, state foresters predict Connecticut will have a magnificent foliage season, with vibrant colors. But, when chasing the foliage (especially with kids in tow) it’s nice to know where to look to see the most vibrant colors!
Why Tennis is Great for Families!
The new Chelsea Piers Tennis Director Jonathan Engeltbretch is a dad of two who knows the lifelong benefits of tennis and its impact on families better than most. We interviewed him to learn more about his experiences teaching his daughters the sport of a lifetime.
Find Your Way Through A Corn Maze!
Grab your family and friends and make your way through a corn maze! It's a great fall activity, allows you to spend time outside and may even end in apple picking and apple cider donuts! Scroll down for a list of fams in Connecticut and New York with corn mazes this...
Where to Go Apple Picking!
Apple picking has begun at some farms in Connecticut and New York! Check here for a list of nearby farms where you can go to pick your own apples.