Photo: grandmasplaceinharlem.com
A Harlem shop full of books and toys for babies through young adults, with a strong selection of culturally diverse titles. Shelves also hold dolls, puzzles, building sets, STEM projects, costumes and instruments, and the store posts events on its calendar.
More reviews: see “Reviews around the web” for Yelp, Facebook and other sites.
| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 12 PM – 7 PM |
| Thursday | 12 PM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
Closed Monday–Tuesday
Free to browse
Open Wed–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Free to browse
Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM · Wednesday: 12 PM–7 PM · Thursday: 12 PM–7 PM · Friday: 10 AM–8 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–8 PM. Closed Monday–Tuesday
84 W 120th St, 10027, in Harlem, Manhattan.
Yes. Grandma's Place is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
This Morningside Heights bookstore has a large children's and toy section and hosts free weekly storytimes. Little ones gather to hear picture books read aloud, then browse books and games.
The Bronx's independent bookstore, pairing a curated selection of diverse books with a wine bar for grown-ups. It carries children's books and runs children's programs alongside author events and book clubs.
A new children's toy store on Broadway between 92nd and 93rd Streets, opened in 2026 as the Upper West Side's dedicated neighborhood toy shop. Families can browse toys and gifts for young kids.
A large general bookstore with a dedicated children's book section where kids can browse picture books, early readers, and toys and games. The chain hosts periodic in-store kids' storytimes and author events that are free to attend.
An Upper West Side toy shop carrying educational toys, games, art supplies, and gifts. Kids browse shelves of building sets, puzzles, and craft kits curated for different ages.
A family toy store operating in New York since 1931, stocked with toys, games, books, and gifts for kids of all ages. Children can explore the aisles of classic and new toys while parents get help from staff with gift picks.