Were Leo and Leo a friend match made in heaven? We sent these mini New Yorkers on a blind (play)date in the city...let's find out if they became new BFFs!
THE PLAYDATE:
Tour and dance workshop at the Lowline Lab. 140 Essex St (thelowline.org).
ABOUT LEO O., 8 (LEFT):
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
Ideal playdate: The roller coasters on Coney Island
ABOUT LEO G., 9 (RIGHT):
Neighborhood: Forest Hills, Queens
Ideal playdate: Playing video games or cards
Favorite thing about NYC:
LEO O.: "I live near the East River, and I really like looking at it. It's so shiny and clear in the morning."
LEO G.: "I like the dark alleys! But I don't like how the city is polluted, and I do not like pigeons."
First Impression:
LEO O.: "He was kind of curious about things. I guessed he would be nice and playful."
LEO G.: "I thought he'd be a fun kid (and he was!). He was bouncing up and down, and it made me laugh."
Best Part:
LEO O.: "I learned new dance moves, like crab walking, and we were spinning each other around."
LEO G.: "I liked playing hide-and-seek and when other people joined in with us during the workshop!"
Friend Potential:
LEO O.: "I would definitely hang out with him because he's kind. On the tour, he helped me."
LEO G.: "The tour and the dancing were okay, but the main thing I liked was Leo. He's my new friend."
Want to get set up? E-mail us at kids.ny@timeout.com with “PLAYDATE” in the subject line (plus your kid's name, age, their interests and their NYC borough).