Light up your night. Eastern Connecticut’s best holiday light parades and village strolls.
Bundle up and enjoy the night. It’s time for the region’s many lighted holiday parades, street festivals, carnivals and strolls. Check links for times. Some events start during daylight hours: Nov. 24 — Mystic Tree Lighting and Holiday Light Boat Parade, Mystic Nov. 24 — Norwich Winterfest Parade and Town Hall Lighting, Norwich Nov 24...
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Tugboats, kids’ books and ocean friends. Fish Tales Tugs & Sails, this Saturday in New London.
Kids who love books, the ocean, sea critters and boats will be in their glory Saturday, July 21 at the Fish Tales, Tugs & Sails event in New London’s waterfront district. This is an awesome event celebrating children’s literature and our oceans, with help from tug boats like the Patricia Anne and John Paul from Thames Towboat of New London. Children’s...
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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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Kids, this one’s for you. Fish Tales, Tugs, Sails & Rails in New London.
Kids and families, New London’s upcoming weekend is just right for you. Rain or shine Fish Tales, Tugs Sails & Rails is scheduled for Saturday July 23 from 11 am -5 pm in New London’s Historic Waterfront District. This fun, FREE and very interactive nautically themed festival celebrates children’s literature and the environment. Check out...
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School’s Out! Our Children’s Museum will keep ‘em busy.
The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut is a little known gem for visitors with kids. Well-loved by locals this museum provides hands-on play and activities from babies to tweens no matter what the weather outside. They’ve got indoor and outdoor play spaces and are close to downtown Niantic. Activities are always refreshed so check their...
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The Little Red Caboose and More (not just for kids). The Essex Steam Train.
Image: Jody Dole For the best view of the Connecticut River Valley, combined with some great activities for the kids, check out the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat this season. Starting with their May special event, A Day Out With Thomas, kids with a love for our favorite tank engine will be psyched for this 25-minute ride with a full size Thomas, along with...
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Experience Connecticut Arts and Culture Free During Open House Day, June 12.
On June 12, arts, culture and entertainment throughout the state will come together to celebrate the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism’s 6th Annual Connecticut Open House Day. With discounted admissions, freebies and special events, visitors can experience the best of what we have to offer all over the state. Here are a few options in Mystic Country,...
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Back to Nature – The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
If nature, being outdoors, and our wildlife friends call to you, visit the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center in Mystic. You’ll find 300 preserved acres and eight miles of relaxed walking/hiking trails, native birds galore including hawks and owls, meadows, a pond, a wildflower garden, picnic tables (bring a bag lunch*), and, most importantly, peace and serenity....
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