March is Maple Season in Connecticut and that means ample opportunities to safely tour sugarhouses, learn about the origins of the maple syrup-making process, participate in tree tapping demonstrations, and sample Connecticut-made sweets—all while supporting Connecticut farmers and businesses. Visit a SugarhouseVisiting a Connecticut sugarhouse is not only a fun learning experience but when you […]

With Brandywine at Home, you can find virtual tours, curator-led gallery talks, activities to do from home for kids and adults, nature preserve videos and more, and it’s all updated weekly to give you plenty of ways to continue to explore and learn from the comfort of your own home. Whether you are native to […]

When I plan an itinerary for our family vacations, I always make sure to include something that each member of our family will love. Since we have varying interests, this ensures that everyone gets to do or see something that they really enjoy. When it comes to my husband, I know I can never go […]

The Floral Heart Project, a COVID-19 Memorial effort started by New York City artist Kristina Libby, will be laying nearly one hundred floral hearts across the US on March 1st. Hundreds of volunteers from Maine to California will lay floral hearts in their communities to recognize the losses associated with COVID-19. These layings will include vigils, mayoral proclamations, musical accompaniment, and speeches by COVID-loss families. […]

There are so many times when an extra hand would be super helpful. It’s hard to do tasks while holding a flashlight, for example. Enter Vont Spark LED Headlamps. With an easily adjustable and comfortable strap, these headlamps fit both my son and I when we did a little night sledding recently. We spent about […]

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Join the Reading Public Museum for an exciting toddler STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) program. Explore a variety of STEAM topics while having fun at The Museum with your little beaker buddy. Each week, explore a new topic that combines science and art activities.  Program runs 9:30–11am. Pricing includes Museum admission, activities, and snack for […]

Smith Memorial Playground, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThe mission of Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse is to provide and promote opportunities for unstructured free play for children. Located in East Fairmount Park, it has been a treasured destination for more than 100 years. Their Black History Month exhibit, Leaders and Legends of North Philadelphia, will celebrate their opening […]

Adventures await in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where their motto is “Geared for Fun”. No matter what kind of adventure you’re looking for, you are sure to find it in Bowling Green. National Corvette Museum – The museum, a non-profit organization, opened in 1993 as a way to educate the public about the corvette and preserve […]

Ever since I first watched the movie “Iron Will,” I have wanted a few Siberian Huskies of my own and a whole lot of snow. Dog sledding looks like tons of fun, and I just discovered that there are actually places in the US where you can try out this sport! New England Dogsledding, Maine […]