Jenny Coe

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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

Best Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids June 2025

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 05/30/2025 - 9:42am

Set a course for fun things to do in with kids as June 2025 lands in Connecticut! Downtown Milford's Annual Pirate's Day. Photo courtesy of the event.

Kick off summer with kid-friendly things to do in Connecticut in June 2025.

Things To Do in Niantic: Connecticut Day Trip to the Coast

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 05/23/2025 - 7:35pm

Head down to the Connecticut Coast for the top things to do in Niantic! Photo by author Jennifer Coe

Find family fun with the top things to do in Niantic, CT!

Memorial Day Weekend 2025 in Connecticut: Fairs, Farms, and More Things to Do

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 9:45am

Memorial Day Weekend comes roaring in with family fun, like Chris Rowlands Live at Beardsley Zoo. Photo by Jack Bradley Photography for the event.

The unofficial kickoff to summer is here with Memorial Day Weekend 2025 in CT!

31 Summer Festivals and Fairs in 2025 in Connecticut for Families

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 9:25am

Find big fun at Connecticut Summer Fairs and Festivals in 2025! Norwalk Seaport Association's Oyster Festival, photo by Ally Noel for Mommy Poppins.

Find big family fun at Connecticut's summer fairs and festivals in 2025!

Mother's Day Weekend 2025 in Connecticut: Brunches and More Fun Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 9:51am

We're celebrating all the moms with fun activities for Mother's Day Weekend 2025 in Connecticut! Spring Fest at Brown's Harvest. Photo courtesy of the event © 2025. All rights reserved.

It's all about Mom this weekend at these fun family CT events.

Best Things To Do in Connecticut May 2025 with Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sun, 04/27/2025 - 11:52am

Warm weather brings holidays, family fun, and the top things to do in Connecticut for May 2025! Frog Frolic photo courtesy of the Mark Twain Library

Find fun things to do in CT this Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and all through May 2025!

Easter Weekend 2025 in Connecticut: Easter Egg Hunts, Yard Goats, and More Top Things To Do

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Wed, 04/16/2025 - 11:11am

All dressed up ands SO many places to go for family fun over Easter Weekend 2025 in Connecticut!

Make the most of Easter Weekend 2025 in CT with these fun and festive activities.

Easter Brunch Fun in Connecticut for Families

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 04/04/2025 - 10:38am

All aboard for fun with the Easter Bunny, who is hankering for these top Easter brunches with kids in Connecticut 2025. Photo courtesy of the Essex Steam Train

Discover brunches in CT with kid-friendly activities and menus for a memorable Easter 2025!

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