Jenny Coe

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!).

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Wondrous, Wild Waterfalls in Connecticut

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 06/07/2024 - 9:00am

With hiking, swimming, and family fun, explore the wondrous waterfalls in Connecticut waiting for you! Photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins

Explore waterfalls around Connecticut that are perfect for a family excursion!

50 Awesome Free Things To Do in Connecticut This Summer with Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 05/26/2024 - 10:17am

Free things to do this summer include fun, creative activities! Photo courtesy of the Rose Arts Festival

Summer 2024 is the best season for free things to do in Connecticut!

20 Things To Do on Mother's Day 2024 in Connecticut

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 04/21/2024 - 10:05am

Find special fun for mom with the top things to do on Mother's Day 2024 in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins

Celebrate Mother's Day 2024 in Connecticut with these kid-friendly activities.

25 Spring Staycations and Day Trips from Connecticut for Families

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 03/22/2024 - 3:35pm

Let the kids test their bravery with an Adventure Park challenge on a CT day trip. Photo by Ally Noel

These spring staycations and day trips let the whole family soak up springtime vibes.

Summer Camps for Preschoolers in the Hartford Area

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 03/10/2024 - 9:54pm

Preschool summer camps near Hartford have fun activities, like time on the water at Campereenah. Photo courtesy of Mandell JCC

Find summer camps near Hartford where preschoolers can have fun and make new friends!

Best Sports Summer Camps in Connecticut

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 02/11/2024 - 7:07pm

The top sports summer camps have Connecticut kids ready to take the field for fun! Tiger Kixx photo courtesy of Everson Soccer Camp

Find a CT summer camp for soccer, tennis, gymnastics, and more!

School Break Camps: Winter and Spring Break Camps Keep Kids Busy on Days Off

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 01/19/2024 - 12:44pm

Things can get colorful at winter and spring school break camps that keep kids busy! Photo courtesy of Fun with Nature Children's Workshops LLC

Find school break camps in CT with fun activities for days off in winter and spring!

The Children's Museum in West Hartford: New Home, New Focus

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 12/24/2023 - 3:24pm

The Children's Museum in West Hartford has a new home for interactive and educational exhibits that are sure to delight Connecticut kids. Photo courtesy of the author.

Is the Children's Museum in West Hartford worth a visit? Yes! Imagine a museum where you and your toddler or preschooler could spend the morning exploring chemistry, geology, entomology, and more. Where all the displays are immersive, interactive, and STEAM-based. Best of all, the exhibits at the Children's Museum are hands-on.

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