Bored kids? Try one of our 10 school vacation ideas.
Christmas is over, the kids are already losing interest in the new toys–and the whole winter break is still ahead. What’s a parent to do? Plenty, around here! Check out these 10 things to do with your kids over the break: Keep the holidays alive a bit longer…. 1. Visit Mystic Seaport, which will still be decked out for Christmas by the Sea, and hear...
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Make new winter memories. Ice skating at the new Rink at Parade Plaza, New London.
It’s southeastern Connecticut’s very own version of Rockefeller Center! New London Main Street is bringing a seasonal ice skating rink to the fun, delicious, historic, scenic, cultural district just in time for the winter holidays! Families will now be able to enjoy skating in downtown New London with The Rink @ Parade Plaza, a 90 x 45-foot synthetic outdoor...
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Health, wellness, and “Bras Across the Village” Health & Wellness Expo at Olde Mistick Village.
Looking for a healthy jump start to the weekend? The Women’s Health & Wellness Expo at Olde Mistick Village on October 15th and 16th 2011 will have some great local practitioners and experts on hand. Health, fitness, relaxation, child care, yoga and even finance and travel will be subjects of demonstrations, discussions and more for an overall approach...
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Consider health and spirit preserved this Walktober. Thoreau would have ;)
Walktober is back. It’s actually the 21st anniversary of this much loved fall event in our region. Organized by the folks at The Last Green Valley, Walktober is a series of walks of all distances and varieties across the northeast corner of Mystic Country and up into Massachusetts. I’ll say one extra word…foliage. Yes, it’s that time of...
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Summer’s Here! Sailfest New London. Today through Sunday.
Summer in eastern Connecticut doesn’t officially begin until Sailfest comes to town! The three-day festival in New London, our premier waterfront city, brings over 300,000 people to our streets! Sailfest is an awesome way to take in New London. With five stages of free music–ranging from rock, hip hop, Celtic and blues–tons of food, a fireworks...
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Float. Paddle. Celebrate. Windham Riverfest.
The Willimantic River is one of the Quiet Corner’s most spectacular natural attributes, and the annual Riverfest event is the perfect way to experience it. If you have a canoe, boat or kayak (or want to rent one) you’re welcome to join the ride down the river on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Riverfest participants will drop their vessels off at the Eagleville...
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Hike, Bike, or Stroll the Air Line Trail
One of my favorite things about eastern Connecticut is the 50-mile Air Line Trail, an absolutely wonderful place for hiking, biking, leisurely walks and even horseback riding. This pic is from late fall but picture it lush and green spring and summer and then loaded with color come October. The Air Line Trail begins around the Connecticut River and runs up to...
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Go Green! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Eastern CT.
There’s no such thing as a non-Irishman on St. Patrick’s Day, and eastern Connecticut has some of the best gigs to get your Irish on this year. And we’re not waiting for March 17 – we’re starting the party well in advance, even in the Quiet Corner! From concerts to parties to parades, you’ll find everything you could hope for in a true St. Paddy’s...
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New Outdoor Skating Rink. A “Grand” Idea.
Wish and you may receive. Nothing says winter like a spin around an outdoor skating rink so check out the ice at MGM Grand at Foxwoods, bling of a very different kind. Pond skating is my true winter fav but off and on again freezing temps make that less than dependable. I have been wishing for something like this for a while. The MGM casino has installed a...
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Pick a Walk or Paddle. It’s WALKTOBER 2010.
As anyone who travels knows, stepping out on foot is the best way to really discover an area. When I arrive in a new town, I love to drop my bags, throw on a pair of walking shoes, and set out. But what if you’re visiting a place where you have to dig a little deeper to really discover its natural beauty as well as historic and cultural offerings? The Last...
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