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Before our café even opens, I’ve been on a mission: meeting local makers, discovering inspiring mompreneurs, and learning from the people who make Vestal feel like home. One of my favorite connections so far? Sarah, the founder of 607 Plants, a cozy plant shop right here in Vestal, NY. Our story started in the simplest way — I bought a toddler bed from her on Marketplace — and now, thanks to Sarah, I’m constantly networking with other local creators and learning about the inc

Happy Days Play Café didn’t start as a fleeting idea or a trendy pivot. It is the culmination of a lifetime of entrepreneurship, a passion for education, and a very real understanding of what modern families truly need. From Business Plans at Age 10 to the Boardroom I’ve always been a builder. I started writing business plans when I was 10 years old—sketching ideas, imagining how they could work, and figuring out how to make them better. That curiosity followed me through sch

As we get closer to opening Happy Days Play Cafe, we’ve been receiving lots of great questions from local families. We created this FAQ to help you understand what to expect from our indoor play cafe and how we’re shaping the experience before opening day. This page will continue to be updated as details are finalized. When will Happy Days Play Cafe open? We are currently working through final preparations and approvals and anticipate opening in approximately three months. Wh

If you’ve been following along since we announced Happy Days Play Café, you may be wondering: “When is this indoor play café in Vestal, NY opening?” While we’re not able to share an official opening date just yet, I want to be transparent about where we are in the process — and what’s happening behind the scenes as we take the required steps toward opening. Even though our doors aren’t open yet, a lot of important work is happening every day. Zoning & Building Approval for Ou