Amy&Colleen's Summer Bucket List
We've seen some recent lists about summers in CT and we wanted to echo and add our two cents. . These are things we want to do, but never have OR want to do again.
Can't wait to do it again:
Roger Williams Zoo - I took the kids to the RW Zoo a few days before the end of summer. It was literally the best day trip. They have a water park for toddlers. YES, a water park for toddlers. It's a bad-ass splash pad. We went there first, got cool and then walked the whole zoo. It is spacious, clean and had lots of great animals. It was the best day.
Mini-Golf Farmington - We always take the kids mini-golfing and this is my favorite place. If you go early it's dead and it's lovely. The kids don't really golf every hole (or any hole) so it's nice to have space. They have ice cream and the Farmington River. Out of the way and worth it.
Beach Days, RI - Self-explanatory. Days are better with Amy and family, but even if it's just me Lucy, John John and me then life is good.
Splash Pad, Plainville - My kids grew to love splash pads last year. We have only been to Paderewski in Plainville, CT. I feel like it's just enough, but I hear that the ones in West Hartford and Bristol may be better. I may like to branch out.
The West Hartford splash pad is awesome. The kids can get nice and sweaty on the playground and then run around on the splash pad to cool off! -Amy
Westmoore Park, West Hartford - Love this farm. Parking is easy, it's free and kids can get right up to the animals. It's hot there and there is not a good place to get a snack or eat one (just FYI) but the kids always like going.
Libraries: Nothing better than a nice cool library on a hot summer day. We like our own local Berlin and Newington Libraries, but also the West Hartford and Farmington ones.
Want to try:
Quassy Amusement Park - On the advice of a co-worker Quassy seems actually very "young kid friendly". Amusement parks in general are intimidating to me. Too many ways of getting lost and too many germs. I can't let my kids go on rides anyways, right? But he said this one has a great splash area that is delineated by age, so I am going to give it a try.
Dinosaur Park - My brother and sister-in-law got us a gift card to go to the dinosaur park in Montville. We've heard great things about this place. We cannot wait to go and make a day of it!
Wadsworth Falls State Park - Heard from a few people that this is a great picnic spot. I think there is a beachy area where the kids can wade in the water too. This isn't too far from home so maybe a good extended morning visit?
Lake Compounce - We were told by many that there is a good "little people's" section. We are nervous, but want to give it a whirl. Plus, Amy has to do it in memory of her Grandpa.
A new "must-do":
Thirsty Thursdays: Amy recently went to a winery for a birthday party. She couldn't help but notice all the kids that couples and families bring along. We propose a regular stint at the winery where we can drink freely and without judgement and also get the kids involved.
Can't wait to do it again:
Roger Williams Zoo - I took the kids to the RW Zoo a few days before the end of summer. It was literally the best day trip. They have a water park for toddlers. YES, a water park for toddlers. It's a bad-ass splash pad. We went there first, got cool and then walked the whole zoo. It is spacious, clean and had lots of great animals. It was the best day.
Mini-Golf Farmington - We always take the kids mini-golfing and this is my favorite place. If you go early it's dead and it's lovely. The kids don't really golf every hole (or any hole) so it's nice to have space. They have ice cream and the Farmington River. Out of the way and worth it.
Beach Days, RI - Self-explanatory. Days are better with Amy and family, but even if it's just me Lucy, John John and me then life is good.
Splash Pad, Plainville - My kids grew to love splash pads last year. We have only been to Paderewski in Plainville, CT. I feel like it's just enough, but I hear that the ones in West Hartford and Bristol may be better. I may like to branch out.
The West Hartford splash pad is awesome. The kids can get nice and sweaty on the playground and then run around on the splash pad to cool off! -Amy
Westmoore Park, West Hartford - Love this farm. Parking is easy, it's free and kids can get right up to the animals. It's hot there and there is not a good place to get a snack or eat one (just FYI) but the kids always like going.
Libraries: Nothing better than a nice cool library on a hot summer day. We like our own local Berlin and Newington Libraries, but also the West Hartford and Farmington ones.
Want to try:
Quassy Amusement Park - On the advice of a co-worker Quassy seems actually very "young kid friendly". Amusement parks in general are intimidating to me. Too many ways of getting lost and too many germs. I can't let my kids go on rides anyways, right? But he said this one has a great splash area that is delineated by age, so I am going to give it a try.
Dinosaur Park - My brother and sister-in-law got us a gift card to go to the dinosaur park in Montville. We've heard great things about this place. We cannot wait to go and make a day of it!
Wadsworth Falls State Park - Heard from a few people that this is a great picnic spot. I think there is a beachy area where the kids can wade in the water too. This isn't too far from home so maybe a good extended morning visit?
Lake Compounce - We were told by many that there is a good "little people's" section. We are nervous, but want to give it a whirl. Plus, Amy has to do it in memory of her Grandpa.
A new "must-do":
Thirsty Thursdays: Amy recently went to a winery for a birthday party. She couldn't help but notice all the kids that couples and families bring along. We propose a regular stint at the winery where we can drink freely and without judgement and also get the kids involved.
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