But First, We Play

09/26/2026

09/25/2026

New event! Join us at But First, We Play! Toy Shop for a fun sewing workshop for mama and baby on Sunday, October 18th at 9AM . Babies 0-6 months are welcome to join mom. We’ll create a welcoming space for new moms to meet, nurse/feed and learn sewing skills. In this workshop we’ll learn how to sew a crinkle square for baby using baby-safe phonic crinkle paper and soft cotton flannel fabric. All materials are included. We’ll have many prints to choose from!

09/25/2026

But First, We Play! will be closed Saturday 9/26/26- Wednesday 9/30/26. We plan to reopen on Thursday 10/1/26 at 1:30PM.
We are open Friday 9/25/26 until 5:30PM if you need anything before the weekend!

09/25/2026

New arrival! Squishy Bakery bread & pastries. 🥖 🍞 🍩 These look SO realistic and the foamy, slow-rise squish is chef’s kiss. Stop by But First, We Play! Toy Shop and pick some up today!

09/19/2026

09/16/2026

Musical puzzles & books are here! 📣 Someone gifted us one of these musical puzzles a while back and we fell in love. They are perfect for little music lovers, dancers, ballerinas and puzzlers! Simply assemble the puzzle and press the musical buttons to waltz your way through a story told through music.

09/14/2026

November 14, 2026! Mark your calendars for the next Mini Merchants Market, held at Mesier Park in Wappingers Falls, NY 11AM-2PM. This event will be held by But First, We Play! Toy Shop & The Village of Wappingers Falls Parks & Recreation Department The Village of Wappingers Falls

Register at ButFirstWePlay.com under “events”.

The goal of this event is to provide kids a platform to share their crafts & more with the community and in return, they learn real-life business and social skills. We ask that items be original and handmade with minimal adult involvement. Open to kids ages 6–16. A Home Processor Certificate must be provided for homemade food items.

In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held at The Boat House in Wappingers Falls, NY.

09/13/2026

09/12/2026