Jenny Coe

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Jenny Coe is a longtime Mommy Poppins writer and contributor and full-time mom to three boys. Jenny has also been a contributor at Patch and The Reminder (Hartford Courant). Here at Mommy Poppins, Jenny writes about great things for kids to do in Connecticut and New England, affordable fun, and nature experiences (her favorite!).

Latest posts by Jenny

Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Connecticut 2025

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 11/21/2025 - 8:00pm

Families will wonder at the best neighborhood Christmas light displays in Connecticut this 2025 holiday season. Photo courtesy of Amarante's Winter Wonderland.

See some amazing Christmas lights and holiday displays in CT in 2025!

Glow Hartford, Holiday Wish Express, and More Fun Things To Do in CT This Weekend

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 12:15pm

Connecticut is lighting up with family fun all weekend long! Photo courtesy of Holiday Wish Express

Thanksgiving celebrations and Christmas fun light up CT this weekend!

Breakfast with Santa and Pictures with Santa Claus in Connecticut 2025

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 11/14/2025 - 7:00pm

Santa Claus is coming to town, for breakfast, brunch, and photos with Santa in CT! Photo by Anne Ogden for the Mystick Chamber of Commerce.

Find the top spots for breakfast with Santa and pictures with Santa in 2025!

Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Connecticut for Kids 2025

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 11/09/2025 - 7:59pm

Get into the spirit of the season in 2025 with holiday activities like Magic of Lights at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Photo courtesy of XL Center

See what Connecticut has in store for Christmas 2025!

Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2025 in Connecticut

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 11/07/2025 - 10:00pm

These seats will be full once the carving stations are ready for Thanksgiving 2025 in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the Griswold Inn.

Find CT restaurants open on Thanksgiving for dinner and takeout in 2025!

Veterans Day Weekend 2025 in Connecticut: Top Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 8:33pm

Catch all the family fun in Connecticut with the top things to do this Veterans Day Weekend 2025! Photo courtesy of CT Science Center

The weekend salutes to those who served and brings family fun for Connecticut kids!

Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains in New England 2025

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 11/02/2025 - 7:30pm

Polar Express trains are coming to towns all over New England for Christmas 2025! Essex Steam Train Railroad photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins.

Polar Express trains and trolleys are ready for Christmas magic in 2025!

The Best Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids November 2025, According to Mommy Poppins Editors

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 10/31/2025 - 9:00pm

Find the best things to do in CT this November 2025, like the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. Photo courtesy of the event.

Autumn fun and early holiday magic come to Connecticut for November 2025!

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