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Did you know Easton, Connecticut was declared the Christmas Tree Capital of Connecticut last December? Sounds like a Hallmark movie right? The town has several farms with a variety of Christmas trees located right off the Merritt Parkway or Route 25. Easton is convenient for Connecticut and Tri-State residents, and there's even road signage for each Christmas tree farm. Additionally, all the farms are family-run with so much heart. Check out our list of Christmas tree farms in Easton, Connecticut to pick the right one for you!

Whether you cut-your-own or chose a pre-cut Christmas tree, the cherished memory of picking out the perfect tree is a calender event that can be an afternoon or an entire day! Looking for more family fun? Sign up for our newsletters, check out our Event Calendar, and follow us on Facebook! Stay updated on family holiday events during the 2024 holiday season and keeping check our Holiday and Christmas Activities Guide to make the most of your holiday calendar.  

Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside, has made it her mission to push awareness for kids to be outdoors—and for good reason. Studies have shown that children benefit physically, mentally, and socially from being outside. Reducing screen time helps boost kids' creativity, stimulates their attention spans, and allows them to develop important life skills, like playing cooperatively with others.

I made it my family's resolution to do the "1000 hours outside in 365 days" challenge. Once I took indoor activities outside and opened the garage more often, my family and I became hooked. It's been a game changer, reducing stress and allowing us to hang out together and try new things. Constantly being outside has brought a lot of joy, smiles, and drive to play versus asking for screens.

Spending 1000 hours outside may seem like a big goal, but it's very manageable. Read on for 1000 ways to spend 1000 hours outside as a family. Then get more ideas in our Guide to Outdoor Activities for Kids.