Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection at The New York Historical
New-York Historical Society - 11:00 AM
New-York Historical Society - 11:00 AM
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection at The New York Historical
New-York Historical Society - 11:00 AM
New-York Historical Society - 11:00 AM
Black History Month: Textile Arts Workshop in Marine Park
Carmine Carro Community Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Carmine Carro Community Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Stories Take the Stage at Children's Museum of Manhattan
Children's Museum of Manhattan - 10:00 AM Pick
Children's Museum of Manhattan - 10:00 AM Pick
Lunar New Year Celebration at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music – SOLD OUT
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music - 2:00 PM Pick
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music - 2:00 PM Pick
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Hold On To Your Butts
Soho Playhouse - various times
Soho Playhouse - various times
Broadway Magic Hour at the Broadway Comedy Club
Broadway Comedy Club
Winter Storytime with Cali Co Cat in Bryant Park
Overlook at Winter Village at Bryant Park
Kids Week 2026 at the Intrepid Museum
Intrepid Museum
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Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches
Fri Jul 1, 2022 - Mon Sep 5, 2022
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through September 5, 2022.
11:00am to 4:00pm ET
Age: 7 and up
Price: Free
Guests visiting Historic Philadelphia can pause to hear the fascinating tales from our nation’s past at ten charming benches scattered throughout the area. This free program is perfect for elementary school children learning about the history of our country.
Please note that each location offers this programming on different days of the week. Benches can be found at the following locations:
Independence Square, Behind Independence Hall: July 1 - September 5, Fridays & Saturdays: 11 am - 4 pm
Franklin Square: July 1 - September 5, Fridays & Saturdays: 11 am - 4 pm
Betsy Ross House: July 1 - September 5, Thursdays through Mondays: 11 am - 4 pm
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
