Maxine and I were extremely lucky to watch the parade at a friend’s apartment this year.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Halloween in Astoria
Halloween activities with the Family
It was a fun-filled Halloween weekend!
We made pumpkin rice krispies treats 🎃.
My daughter Maxine and my niece, painted a wooden cupcake, and we also assembled haunted houses as a family. Which haunted house is your favorite?
Halloween at Kanga’s Indoor Playground and Cafe
I’ve wanted to check out Kanga’s in Long Island City with the family for a while now. We ended up attending their Halloween party over the weekend. They had arts and crafts, face painting, and a discovery dig activity. The indoor playground was cool and had separate fun areas for various age groups. I also appreciated that they had a small cafe to get food; nothing fancy, but it was at least something. We will be back!
Trunk or Treat at Astoria Park
We attended a Trunk or Treat at Astoria Park. It was super crowded but super cute, and my daughter got a lot of treats!
Cityside Pumpkin Patch
My family and I are officially enjoying the fall season, and the countdown to Halloween has officially begun.
Last week, we went to the Cityside Pumpkin Patch in Long Island City.
The pumpkin patch also served food and drinks and had many cute and spooky areas to enjoy. They had some cool activities you could pay for, but we enjoyed the archery section, which was free with our package.
Overall a fun time!
Cousins Night Out
I’m an only child, but my two cousins, Rosie and Lizzie, are the sisters I never had. We don’t get to hang out very often, but when we do, it’s always memorable.
In August, we took advantage of The Mermaid Inn’s happy hour menu. We had like five dozen oysters; it was ridiculous but oh so yummy.
In September, we visited the JACX&CO Food Hall in Long Island City and got amazing food from Sushi Nikko and Mexology.
We are looking to have at least three more outings this year!
Street Fairs in Astoria
Summer wouldn’t be summer without a street fair happening somewhere. My family and I got to enjoy two in the past week.
Family Day at Randall’s Island Park
My husband’s job had a family day at Randall’s Island Park this week. They had food, a DJ, bouncy houses, an area where anyone could ride a horse, boat rides, a rock climbing wall, and a gaming station. My daughter Maxine was all about the bouncy houses and the ice cream. We also enjoyed the boat ride, but it was quite a wait. Next year we need to do the boat ride first. Also, I want Maxine to ride one of the horses, and I want to try the rock climbing wall if they do it again.
Visiting Watermark at Pier 15
Last week, I had a Mom’s night out and celebrated my good friend Louanna’s 42nd, I mean 24th😉, birthday at Watermark at Pier 15.
It’s an outdoor restaurant right by the water with a killer view.
I chose the messiest foods on the menu 🤣, but it was all yummy. I had corn, steak tacos, and a seafood platter with oysters and lobster.
The restaurant was a vibe, with a DJ and a lively crowd. The best part of the night was randomly catching a drone show celebrating Hip Hop. Second best, some drinks came in pouches!
I will say the only downside is the bathroom situation. There are no restrooms in the restaurant area; you have to leave and use public bathrooms with only a few stalls, or you can use the public porta potties.
Overall, a fun night and I would recommend it for a good time.
The Casual Explorer 