Early October we took a trip to the Belmont Horse Track on Long Island, NY. It is one of the big race courses in the US and during the annual Belmont Event it is crazy busy. But they have races throughout the year and we went during one of the last race days this fall. We met up with our friends Mark, Mike and Joe from NYC and had an awesome day.
I had only been to the horse race in Nashville before and was not really sure what to expect. And I have to admit that I was very pleasantly surprised. It was a great event to bring the kids too (and as you know, we have 2 little ones with us almost all the time). The weather of course helped, as it was one of those last sunny and warm days in early October. The boys had gotten there early and reserved a picnic table close to the entrance and close to some TVs.
We all brought some yummy food and set out a great spread. During the afternoon some bets were placed - and won. The kids loved looking at the horses when they brought them out to be walked around. We also watched some of the races live at the track.
But most of the time we spent running around, checking out the place, getting tattoos and face paints (great entertainment for the kids), playing on the awesome playground (really big and fun), eating some food, running to the potty, watching the people go crazy of the finish of races.
We stayed until the last race was over and headed home with balloons for the kids.
Successful day and we will be back next year!
At the Playground
Can you find Finn watching the races with the crowd? He is wearing a blue hat….
Watching some horses
Our food and drink table
Front row at the track
Waiting for the horses to come by
Lilly on her own horse at the playground
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