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

Labor Day Weekend 2025 in Connecticut: Festivals, Fairs and More Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Wed, 08/27/2025 - 11:45pm

Fall fairs and Festivals are coming to Connecticut for Labor Day Weekend 2025! Photo courtesy of the Goshen County Fair

Explore family fun this Labor Day Weekend 2025 in Connecticut!

Apple Picking in CT in 2025: Best Apple Farms and Apple Festivals for Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 08/24/2025 - 9:50pm

Enjoy the best of the Fall, with apple picking in Connecticut and fun apple festivals. Photo courtesy of Holmberg Orchards & Winery

It's the season for apple picking (and more family fun) throughout Connecticut.

Sunflower Farms in Connecticut for Pick-Your-Own Flowers

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 08/03/2025 - 6:00am

Get out for pick-your-own fun at sunflower farms and flower fields across Connecticut! Buttonwoods sunflower photo by Ally Noel for Mommy Poppins.

Pick a bouquet, snap a family photo, or get lost in a giant sunflower maze in CT.

Best Things To Do in Connecticut August 2025 with Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 07/27/2025 - 9:00pm

The summer fun isn't stopping anytime soon, as the best things to do in August 2025 come to Connecticut Photo by Kelly Patino for Mommy Poppins

Wrap up the summer in CT with our picks for the best of August 2025!

Beat the Heat: 45 Cool Things To Do with Kids on Hot Days in CT

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 3:04pm

Beat the heat in Connecticut with these cool places for kids! Splash pad at the Dinosaur Place. Photo courtesy of Nature's Art Village

We've got you covered with the coolest indoor and outdoor fun for a CT heat wave!

Top Things To Do With Kids in Greenwich, Connecticut

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 07/18/2025 - 8:53pm

Step into a world of family fun and things to do with kids in Greenwich, Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the Bruce Museum

Explore the sights, attractions, and things to do with kids in Greenwich!

Best Canoeing, Kayaking, and Paddleboarding in Connecticut for Families

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 07/13/2025 - 2:42pm

Take to the water for summer fun with the top canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding in CT!

Find family fun on the water in Connecticut for Summer 2025!

4th of July Weekend in Connecticut: Fireworks, Jaws, and More Things to Do with Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Wed, 07/02/2025 - 8:30am

All over Connecticut, 4th of July Weekend 2025 is bursting with fun! Fourth of July Fireworks photo courtesy of Lake Compounce.

Count on fireworks, parades, and of fun over 4th of July weekend 2025 in Connecticut.

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