Ridgefield, CT Neighborhood Guide

8 years ago, when my husband and I cruised down to CT from Boston for a weekend of house hunting, we submitted to our (very patient) realtor a list of our “dream town” characteristics.  Small, but not too small, rural, but not too rural, plenty of activities, great schools, a picturesque downtown, lots of sidewalks, and great restaurants.  AND, a great local community, a farmer’s market with local vendors, a thriving business section, and historical charm.  We thought our exhaustive list would stump our realtor, but no…such a town DOES exist!  It is Ridgefield,  in Fairfield County, CT – to my mind, one of the loveliest towns here in CT, or even in greater New England.

7 Free Things to Do on Election Day with NYC Kids Besides Voting

Election Day is a big deal for the candidates and for NYC public school students. They may not have a say in who gets elected but they do get the day off! While we hope that voting is at the top of your to-do list on November 5 (with kids in tow, it's never too early to bring them), that's not going to fill up your day. So we've got some suggestions for fun family outings, all FREE. From a must-see display of "canned" art to a hands-on technology museum to no-cost ice-skating, here are seven great things to do with New York City kids on Election Day. Wherever you end up going, be sure to download our FREE Mommy Poppins Kids on the Go app so you find out about all of the other cool things to do nearby.

Great Small Towns in New Jersey: Millburn

We hope you've been enjoying our series on Great Small Towns in NJ and have headed out to Chester, Sparta, or Cranford by now. Today's selection is Millburn, New Jersey; as the home of the famed Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn is a center of the arts and culture in Essex County. Millburn also boasts a host of recreational facilities, restaurants, and a beautiful arboretum that will keep any family busy for a great day out in NJ!
 

Places to see Fall Foliage in the Hamptons and North Fork

Autumn in the Hamptons and North Fork is filled with pumpkin patches, apple picking and the beauty of vibrant Fall foliage. This week is your last chance to enjoy the breathtaking colors, as all of Suffolk County is either at or very near peak foliage color. The I Love NY website offers a Fall Foliage report and a leaf identifier tool to help you and your children collect and identify the leaves you'll likely collect on your outing. But don't delay!!  Too soon, the leaves will be blowing in the wind and the branches will be bare until next year. Read on for a few suggestions of spots where you can get out of your car to explore and enjoy nature up close.

Thanksgiving Historic Meals, Races, Crafts and Stories in Hartford County, CT

Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to teach our children how to display gratitude. We can teach our kids to be thankful for our own health, safety, shelter and well-being while at the same time helping out others who are less fortunate. Not only are there many ways you and your family can help out others but you can also take the time to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with one of these themed events in Hartford County.

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