Jennifer Coe

Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Connecticut

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 11/17/2024 - 8:00pm

Families will wonder at the best neighborhood Christmas light displays in Connecticut this 2024 holiday season. Photo courtesy of Amarante's Winter Wonderland.

See some amazing Christmas lights and holiday displays in CT!

Breakfast with Santa and Pictures with Santa Claus in Connecticut

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 11/15/2024 - 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 this year!

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

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 7:59pm

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

See what Connecticut has in store for Christmas 2024!

Veterans Day Weekend 2024 in Connecticut: Top Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Wed, 11/06/2024 - 8:33pm

Make some amazing discoveries this Veterans Day Weekend in Connecticut! Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils New Ideas at Stamford Nature Center. Event photo by Calla Lily Studios.

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

Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Connecticut 2024

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 11:00pm

These seats will be full once the carving stations are ready for Thanksgiving 2024 in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the Griswold Inn.

Has your family decided to go easy this year and find a restaurant open on Thanksgiving 2024? This tasty food-centric holiday will bring families together again, as everyone is looking forward to relaxing with some good food and stimulating conversation. We don't blame you if you aren't looking forward to actually cooking that meal as there are many restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Connecticut serving up delicious and creative, inspired holiday meals. Many of these restaurants are open on Thanksgiving and offer special pricing for kids.

Mommy Poppins recommends making reservations ASAP, as seating can fill up very quickly. And if you're looking for a few extra laughs over the long Thanksgiving weekend, check out 25 Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids They'll Gobble Up. And have fun throughout the season with 50 Thanksgiving Crafts, Games, and Activities for Kids and Families.