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Jenny Coe

Jennifer Coe's picture 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

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

Jennifer Coe's picture 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. 

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25 Spring Staycations and Day Trips from Connecticut for Families

Jennifer Coe's picture 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.

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Summer Camps for Preschoolers in the Hartford Area

Jennifer Coe's picture 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!

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Best Sports Summer Camps in Connecticut

Jennifer Coe's picture 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!
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School Break Camps: Winter and Spring Break Camps Keep Kids Busy on Days Off

Jennifer Coe's picture 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!

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

Jennifer Coe's picture 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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What's Open on Christmas Day in CT: A List of Awesome Things To Do

Jennifer Coe's picture Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 12/15/2023 - 11:00pm

Lace up your skates on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day for family fun in Connecticut! Photo by Ally Noel for Mommy Poppins.

If you are wondering what's open on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve in Connecticut, there are light shows and fun things to do and see. When the "most wonderful" time of year is here, and decorations are up, menus are planned, and most gifts are wrapped, you may be thinking about some activities that will help you cherish family time. This list of 17 events happening on and around Christmas Day in Connecticut is sure to have something for everyone, from Christmas Eve skating and a reindeer festival to a much-loved free light show.

With media issues fixed and "It's a Wonderful Life" cued up, I'm ready for Christmas! No matter what you celebrate, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or a combination, have a wonderful holiday season and enjoy as much as you can with our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Connecticut Families.

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Best Museums for Kids in Connecticut: Children’s Museums and Family-Friendly Museums

Jennifer Coe's picture Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 11/10/2023 - 10:44am

By land, by sea,  by river—however!— families are coming to the best Museums in Connecticut! Connecticut River Museum photo by Ally Noel for Mommy Poppins

Local families love the best museums for kids in Connecticut; children's museums that are interesting, fun, and always hands-on! Connecticut offers all sorts of special places to take your kids. There is STEM-related fun in Hartford, historical exploration in Mystic, and CT children's museum excitement in Niantic, Norwalk, and beyond. So whatever your child is interested in, you can find interactive fun to fill up an entire day. Many of the museums offer regular classes and meet-ups that will become a part of your week. Some turn down the lights and music and offer sensory-friendly hours. 

Be sure to look through our list of Free Museums in Connecticut to Visit with Kids for bargain-priced museum fun. And be surte to explore our Connecticut Museums Guide and Indoor Fun Guide for family activities in any kind of weather!

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