Events
We’d love to visit your school, library, bookstore, or community center for story time. You can meet Murray and we will talk about friendship, bravery, perseverance, and moving on from rejection. Email us at margot@murraytails.com for more information about our programs.
2026 EVENTS
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (Private Event)
Temple Beth Sholom, Benderson Gym
2640 N. Forest Rd, Roslyn, NY
9:30 – 11am
Murray and Margot will be visiting Temple Beth Sholom to read Murray Goes to the Playground to the children in the congregation, courtesy of the Jewish Book Council.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
JCC of Greater Buffalo, Benderson Gym
2640 N. Forest Rd, Amherst, NY
10 – 11:30am
Murray and Margot will be in Buffalo to visit the JCC of Greater Buffalo. We’ll be having story time, followed by an opportunity for every child (and adult) to pet Murray and have a photo taken. Murray Goes to the Playground will be available for sale.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Junior League of Central Westchester Holiday Boutique, Scarsdale Congregational Church, corner of Heathcote and Post Roads, Scarsdale, NY
10 – 11am
Murray and Margot be reading Murray Goes to the Playground, followed by book signing, pawtographing, and photos! Afterwards, pick up some wonderful gifts from the fantastic vendors at this Holiday Boutique.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
SPAC Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY
10am – 2pm
Murray and Margot will be greeting and selling books at the wonderful SPAC in Conversation event featuring Dorothy Wickenden, New Yorker write, former editor, and bestselling author of The Agitators: Three Friends Who Fought for Abolition and Women’s Rights. Come see the other vendors, eat a wonderful lunch, and hear from this fantastic author.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (Private Event)
Temple Sinai of Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, NY
10 – 1pm
Murray and the Lady will be visiting with the 2, 3, and 4 year-olds for story time, petting, photos, and book signing.
Monday, August 10, 2026
Fort Edward Free Library, 22 East Street, Fort Edward, NY
6 – 7pm
Come meet Murray and the Lady at this wonderful library in Fort Edward, NY! We’ll be reading Murray Goes to the Playground, and then you can meet and pet Murray.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Ballston Spa Summer Kick-Off! Wiswall Park, Ballston Spa, NY
10am – 2pm
Hosted by Play Hollow and Fit4Mom, this family friendly fun event is held on the village green on Front St. Let’s kick off summer with kid activities, food, face painting, local vendors, and music. And Murray and the Lady will host a story time!
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Cornell University, Cornell Store, Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NY
10 – 11am
It’s Reunion Weekend! Murray and the Lady will be signing books at the Cornell Store. Pick up a book, buy another Cornell sweatshirt, run into old friends, and reminisce about your days on the Hill!
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Private Event — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Pre-school, Saratoga Springs, NY
9 – 10:30am
Today we are visiting with St. Paul’s pre-K school for children aged 18 months – 4 years old. Murray will visit with the children, followed by story-time. After story-time, each child has the opportunity to greet and pet Murray.
Each child goes home with a set of coloring book pages from our book, with the messages of Friendship, Brave, and Resilient.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Private Event — Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, NJ
10am – 6pm
Today we are visiting with more than 150 pre-K students aged 18 months – 4, and a smaller group of 7 – 9 year olds. Murray will visit with the children, followed by story-time. After story-time, each child has the opportunity to greet and pet Murray.
Each child goes home with a set of coloring book pages from our book, with the messages of ‘Friendship’, ‘Brave’, and ‘Resilient’ in English, Hebrew, and the English transliteration of the Hebrew words.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Boozy Book Fair at the Legion, 6 Clancy St, Schuylerville, NY
6 – 9pm
It’s a Boozy Book Fair!
Remember the book fairs when you were a kid? Well, here’s the grown up version — the Boozy Book Fair! Sponsored by the Advocates for the Schuylerville Public Library, the Boozy Book Fair is just what it sounds like — a book fair with cocktails. There are more than 40 vendors selling books, gifts, boozy pastries, drinks, and there are fantastic raffle baskets!
Murray and I will be there selling, autographic, and pawtographing our book, Murray Goes to the Playground.
No charge for entry. Come, have a drink, buy books, and support the Schuylerville Public Library.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Play Hollow, 40 Front St, Ballston Spa, NY
10:30am
Play Hollow is a gem of a place! Right on Front St in Ballston Spa, it’s got a wonderful selection of children’s clothing, books, gifts, and toys. Plus…a space devoted to classes, events, and open-play time. Come meet Murray, read our book together, and get Murray’s pawtograph!
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St, Schuylerville, NY
10am
Murray and the Lady will be in the Picture Book Corner to meet children and read our book. And then maybe we’ll all talk about how to make friends and meet a new dog!
Friday, March 27, 2026
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
10am
The Children’s Museum has the most fantastic events and programs for children. Art, science, play, math — you name it! There’s an admission fee, or you might be able to use your library pass for admission.
Sunday, February 28, 2026
Northshire Bookstore, Saratoga Springs, NY
11am
Northshire is the most wonderful bookstore with an entire floor devoted to children’s books. Murray and the Lady are teaming up with two other children’s book authors to read our books, give autographs (and pawtographs), and take photos. Come visit us!
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Spa City Farmers Market
Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
10am – 2pm
This will be our 2nd time at this wonderful farmers market. Fresh bread, spices, woodcrafts, pickles, apples & cider, perogies, Caribbean food, knife sharpening, fresh produce, fresh eggs, clothing, soaps and lotions. Come inside to get warm and support local businesses!
Friday, December 19, 2025
Spa City Holiday Faire
Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
4 – 8pm
As you shop hand crafted artworks, quality crafted items, candles, farm soaps, fresh and fabulous farm goods, and so much more… there will be holiday music, good eats, and hot beverages to get you in the holiday spirit. Join us for a wonderful evening of shopping, music, delicious foods, and more! .
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Village Learning Library
2521 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD
10am – 12pm
Murray and the Lady are so excited to visit Baltimore’s community gem, where we will read Murray Goes to the Playground. If you buy a book, we are happy to give autographs and pawtographs, and take photos.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Book People, Henrico, VA
10464 Ridgefield Parkway, Gleneagle Shopping Center
11am – 1pm
Murray and the Lady will be at this fantastic book store to read Murray Goes to the Playground, give autographs and pawtographs, and take photos. Join us!
Sunday, December 7, 2025
J Anderson’s Bookstore
96 Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont, NY
1 – 3pm
This is the Lady’s childhood bookstore! And we’re so excited to be invited as part of Anderson’s ‘Merry Market’ with more than 20 local authors. Come visit, talk with authors, buy some books, and say hi to Murray.
Saturday, November 29, 2025 — Small Business Saturday!
Franklin Square Market, Saratoga Springs, NY
10am – 3pm
You have to check out this fabulous combo market which offers prepared meals, a restaurant, household decorative items, grocery, produce, bar, bakery, and specialty items. On November 29th, they’re having vendors offer tastings, demonstrations, and hard-to-find products.
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Spa City Farmers Market
Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
10am – 2pm
This will be our 1st time at this wonderful farmers market. Fresh bread, spices, woodcrafts, pickles, apples & cider, perogies, Caribbean food, knife sharpening, fresh produce, fresh eggs, clothing, soaps and lotions. Come inside to get warm and support local businesses!
Friday, November 7 – Sunday, November 9, 2025 — Junior League of Syracuse Holiday Shoppes
NYS Fairgrounds, Horticulture Building, Syracuse, NY
Friday, 12pm – 8pm
Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Sunday, 10am – 4pm
This annual event has more than 50 vendors selling clothing, candy, jewelry, gifts, sweets, art, wine, wellness, crafts, beauty products, pet products, and lots of other great things.
Tickets are $8 through November 6th, then $10 at the door. Children under 12 are free!
