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Hartford has a lot going on. Being the capital of Connecticut is just one of the feather's in its cap. It's home to the Wadsworth Atheneum, America's oldest public art museum as well as Bushnell Park, the oldest public park in the nation. Hartford County is a popular place to live, work and raise a family. There are great schools, shopping, restaurants and neighborhoods to live in. West Hartford has even been ranked one of the best places to live, raise a family (and also retire) in the country by numerous publications.

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Autism Resources for Familes in Hartford County, CT

Things to do with kids: Autism Resources for Familes in Hartford County, CT

The prevalence of autism has increased over the years and while the cause is still unknown we have amazing resources and support to help families. There are many businesses in the Hartford County area that offer quality programs for autistic children.

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May 3 2013
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Library Story Times in Hartford County for Babies thru age Five

Things to do with kids: Library Story Times in Hartford County for Babies thru age Five

Starting to read to your children at an early age is a great way to ignite a love for books. Ever since I was a young girl I have always enjoyed reading. Fortunately, I have passed on that quality to my own daughter. I believe reading her a bedtime story every night since she was born and all of those visits to our local library's morning story hours have really made a difference. Now she will sit entertaining herself in her room with a pile of books for hours. Although she is not old enough to understand what the words say, she looks through the pages, analyzes the pictures, and makes up her very own story. Here is compilation of fun story times in the Hartford County area.

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Apr 28 2013
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A Day Trip to Wickham Park in Hartford County

A Day Trip to Wickham Park in Hartford County

After hibernating inside through a long winter season the weather is finally getting warm enough for us to finally head back outdoors without threats of frostbite. Central Connecticut has a great selection of scenic parks in the area for us to enjoy, Wickham Park being one of them. Located in Manchester and a small part of East Hartford, this beautiful park covers over 250 acres of land and includes numerous attractions providing a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

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Apr 22 2013
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Springtime Festivals in Central Connecticut

Things to do with kids: Springtime Festivals in Central Connecticut

Spring is finally here! The temperatures are slowly rising, I can hear a chorus of birds chirping and all the beautiful flowers are blooming. After a long cold winter that seemed like it would never end we are all happily ready to welcome this spring season. There’s no better way to greet the season than with a fun springtime festival so here are a few listed to get you started.

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Apr 8 2013
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Top Spring Activities For You and Your Child in Central Connecticut

Things to do with kids: Top Spring Activities For You and Your Child in Central Connecticut

It has been a very long winter and everybody is desperate for warmer weather. Happy to see the first signs of spring this week with temps rising into the 60's. Now that it stays lighter out later our days have become longer and we have more time to get out and do things! If you’re searching for fun ideas to fill those warm spring evenings here is a list of the top 10 things to do in the Hartford County area this spring.

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Mar 29 2013
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Easter Weekend Activities in Hartford County

Things to do with kids: Easter Weekend Activities in Hartford County

Hippity hopping Easter's on its way! Yes, Easter is almost here and it’s early this year! Spend the time celebrating by going to a traditional Easter egg hunt or at one of these fun holiday events. I’ve gathered together a few choices that should help to keep you busy during the long holiday weekend in Hartford County.

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Mar 18 2013
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Easter Egg Hunts in Central CT

Things to do with kids: Easter Egg Hunts in Central CT

Easter Sunday comes a little early this year on March 31 and of course the best way to celebrate (well, besides devouring a giant chocolate bunny) is to go on an egg hunt! Here we have listed some great places that are hosting an Easter egg hunt event in the central CT area. So grab your baskets and go have some fun with this great annual tradition.

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Mar 17 2013
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A Museum Day Trip to Lutz Children's Museum in Manchester, CT

Things to do with kids: A Museum Day Trip to Lutz Children's Museum in Manchester, CT

Although the weather is beginning to warm up and spring is just around the corner don’t forget about all of those “April showers” that come before “May flowers”!  The Lutz Children’s Museum in Manchester is one of those cozy little places perfect for spending a few hours on a rainy afternoon. It’s a small one level museum geared towards the younger child ages 2-8. Within the play areas you can find things like a pretend post office with boxes to stuff into a mailbox, a 1940’s decorated school house, puzzles, blocks, dress up clothes, a large train with a bell to ring, a vegetable stand, a huge life size cow with udders to “milk” (that really squeezes out water into a bucket) and more. If you look up above, surrounding the ceiling, runs a track where a train is in a continuous circular movement around the museum.

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