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... before the summer crowds realize it's open!

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Gone are the days where I'd be trekking over for Governor's Ball... surely one day my Little One will know I used to have a cool life, right?!

That being said, now I love heading over to Governor's Island with my Little One on an early Sunday morning!

Before you go...

• Bring your Little One's mini scooter
• Pack your usual snacks and water
• Reserve tickets on their website. On the weekends before 11am, tickets are free and afterwards they are $5 for adults. We've always got tickets, but I don't think anyone has ever checked that we have tickets!

What time to go...

• Head over before 10am to avoid the chaotic crowds to get on the ferry

Getting there...

• Before the season officially starts, the only way across the water is the Governors Island Ferry​
• HOT TIP: When you get on the boat, stay downstairs instead of walking up the stairs to the top of the boat. If you go upstairs it will take you forever to get off the boat via the one small staircase on the other side.

Walking around...

• The best part is that you can't get lost on an island! Just start walking
• At some point, head to Governors Island Playground for an awesome kids swing (pictured). Besides the swing, the playground is probably best for older kids, but you'll also see a park of hammocks close by and a great place to chill

Where to eat...

• ​Makina: Great for fries! We didn't order much else, but it's a great spot to sit and watch everyone in the park. They also play great music for the millennials!
• ​Little Evas: We didn't eat here, but it looked great to stop at and is right next to Governors Island Playground

Now for the bathrooms...

• The bathroom situation on Governors Island isn't phenomenal, but it's much better than years past. My two go-to locations are:
  • A decent porta potty truck that isn't too far from Governors Island Playground
  • The indoor bathroom right where the ferry lands on Governors Island
• When in doubt, bring a portable potty for the Little Ones, because when they want to go, it may be a bit of a trek to find one quickly

I definitely recommend heading over to Governors Island before the season officially starts on Memorial Day weekend. You know how I feel about crowds...

What we are doing this week...

​Spring at the Old Seaport​ The Old Seaport Alliance is hosting a neighborhood event with ice cream, donuts and a dog costume contest! When: Saturday April 26 from 12pm - 4pm ​Link to instagram (Not an affiliate - Just a fan!)

... something for the family This week...

​MoMath Family Fridays​ A free math event to take the kids to. This week's event is “Flexagon Secrets and Puzzles”. When: Friday, April 25, 6:30pm - 8pm ​Link to website (Not an affiliate - Just a fan!)

... one more thing for the family This week...

​Open Streets - Car Free Day​ Summer streets is still far away, but look out for Car Free Day this Saturday, April 26, where they lock down the streets so that we can wander along the streets with the kids! Location: Broadway between 17 Street and 46 Street ​Link to website (Not an affiliate - Just a fan!)

... and another thing for this week...

​Miso tasting at Maum Store​ I'm still scarred from the time I attempted making Miso Caramel Brownies (... never again), however I'm all for learning more about Miso from an expert. When: April 27 at 1pm ​Link to website (Not an affiliate - Just a fan!)

... One More thing for tomorrow...

​Brisket King NYC​ A festival of just brisket?! I'm in!! Granted it's on a work day, so I'm not sure a meat coma is super productive mid-week! When: Wednesday, April 23 ​Link to website (Not an affiliate - Just a fan!)

Book your tickets...

​Little Island shows​ There are two shows scheduled for Little Island. Last year, by the time I realized there were shows, tickets were sold out. I'm not missing out this year! The Counterfeit Opera: May 29 - June 15 The Tune Up: July 30 - August 3 ​Link to website (Not an affiliate - Just a fan that constantly considers whether I could survive selling in the market circuit!)

What saved my sanity this week...

​Electronic drum set​ It's compact and easy to store, but more importantly, you can attach headphones. We discovered this on one of our playdates at Space and I had to get it for home! ​Link to website (Not an affiliate link - just a fan!)

What we are Reading this week...

​Spidey Amazing Friends - The Power of Three​ Spidey is huge in our household and this book is the perfect bedtime read. ​Link to Amazon (Not an affiliate link - just a fan!)

What I treated myself to this week...

​Rainboots from Merry People​ Is rainy season over?! I don't believe it just yet. These rainboots are giving me life and making me excited for the rainy days. ​Link to website (Not an affiliate link - just a fan!)

What Is making me laugh this week...

​@fitdadceo on Instagram​ This guy cracks me up... ​Link to instagram (Not an affiliate link - just a fan!)