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Jun 5 2013

Pick Your Own Strawberry and Berry Farms in Connecticut

Things to do with kids: Pick Your Own Strawberry and Berry Farms in Connecticut

There's nothing better than strolling through a heavenly scented field of ripe strawberries while perusing the juiciest, reddest fruit for picking and then enjoying soon thereafter. Visiting and supporting the local farms is an added bonus. It's safe to say that there is a berry farm in most corners of Connecticut (here's some more in Hartford County) so there's ample opportunity for lots of fruit picking excursions this spring and summer. Happy picking!

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May 12 2013

Springtime Visits to Baby Farm Animals in Fairfield County, CT

Things to do with kids: Springtime Visits to Baby Farm Animals in Fairfield County, CT

Pretty much everything farm related makes me sneeze.  And itch.  And cough.  But in spite of my immune system's obvious distaste for all things farm related, I cannot help it…I love visiting area farms this time of year to see all the new, ADORABLE, animals that have been born.  And I'm guessing I'm not the only one!  Pick a beautiful day, and head out to visit some of Fairfield County’s newest - and furriest - residents at some of the following locations:

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Nov 27 2012

More Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms in Fairfield County, CT

Things to do with kids: More Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms in Fairfield County, CT

Growing up, there were four kids in our family, and little could ice the bickering like freezing temps, hot cocoa and pursuit of the perfect tree.  It was one of the best family outings of the year.  There are several Christmas tree farms in Fairfield County, large and small, and the owners have equally fond memories of the many families who come back to them year after year.

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Oct 5 2012

Pumpkin Picking with Kids in Hartford County, CT

Things to do with kids: Pumpkin Picking with Kids in Hartford County, CT

The farm fields are lined with bright orange pumpkins ready to be picked and just waiting to be carved into Jack-o-Lanterns for Fall decorating. Pumpkin picking is such a fun tradition to mark the coming of the fall and Halloween season. It is one of the most popular fall time activities and there is no shortage of places to do so in the Hartford County area. Head out into the crisp cool weather to enjoy an autumn day looking for pumpkins to adorn your front doorstep or to turn into homemade pumpkin pie!

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Oct 1 2012

Fall Festivals and Fairs in CT (Fairfield County)

Things to do with kids: Fall Festivals and Fairs in CT (Fairfield County)

This time of year we have the envy of all our friends, family and acquaintances living in California, Florida, Texas and Hawaii. Granted, they get these crisp temps in Northern California, but they don't have sugar maples crowning their day-to-day lives with explosions of color.  No.  October is when all those folks wish they were HERE, clutching that steaming cider and cracking up as the kids trip through the pumpkin patches.  Aside from all the fantastic farms and corn mazes you can visit, there are several fall festivals popping up all month long, all over Fairfield County. 

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