Petting Zoo Fun

Posted on March 27, 2026 by mlenoach

The whole family got to enjoy a little petting zoo moment this past weekend at Puzzles in Astoria.

Art Strong

Posted on March 26, 2026 by mlenoach

My daughter recently attended a birthday party at Art Strong in Long Island City. It was actually really spacious, and the activities were pretty cute and creative. I would definitely recommend the space for regular art classes and birthday parties.

Home Depot Fun

Posted on March 7, 2026 by mlenoach

Every first Saturday of the month, Home Depot has a free workshop for kids where they make something. In January, my daughter made a toy truck. In February, she made a penguin mailbox. Today, she made a leprechaun trap.

Here are some pics of my daughter making the penguin mailbox in February.

She totally hammered my thumb this time around 😬.

Here are some pics of today.

Looking forward to the workshop in April.

Date night at Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant

Posted on January 29, 2026 by mlenoach

First date night of the year was at Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant. We participated in a Billion Oyster Social. The Billion Oyster Project is a fabulous organization that collects old oyster shells and returns them to the New York Harbor to restore oyster reefs. We enjoyed a three-course tasting menu with cocktail pairings. Everything was yummy 😋!

After the social, we stayed and had more oysters and dinner.

Musical Explorer event at Carnegie Hall

Posted on January 22, 2026 by mlenoach

Carnegie Hall has great family programming. This past Saturday, we enjoyed their Musical Explorer program, featuring three performers. It was a great blend of music, dance, and storytelling. Everyone, especially the kids, was encouraged to sing along and learn different cultural dances. We had a great time!

Attended PBR: Unleash the Beast last night.

Posted on January 10, 2026 by mlenoach

This weekend, Madison Square Garden is all about the Cowboys. PBR: Unleash the Beast is a bull-riding competition where riders must stay on a bull for 8 seconds. Both rider and bull are then judged by their performance. It’s pretty intense watching everybody ride, but also really fun. My friend and I had the best time.

Here are some photos (and a video) of the night.

Building a tow truck at Home Depot

Posted on January 3, 2026 by mlenoach

We are starting the new year by trying new things and learning! Every first Saturday of the month, Home Depot holds a free workshop for kids. This month, the workshop focused on building a tow truck. Staff provide you with everything you need to make it, including all the tools.

I wasn’t sure if my daughter would enjoy this activity, but she absolutely loved it. The instructions are easy to follow, and upon completion, they leave you with a sense of accomplishment. Each packet also includes a certificate of achievement and a pin to collect. The activity goes from 9 am – 12 pm while supplies last. I arrived around 9:10 am, and the area was already packed.