Tinker Trains & Toys (C & B Variety)
A Ridgewood variety shop focused on toys for young children, especially bubble machines, bubble guns and toy vehicles like die-cast and police cars.
An independent Queens bookstore with a strong children's section and a calendar of family programs. Young kids can join ticketed storytime events that mix stories with movement and snacks.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
Closed Mondays; storytimes listed on events page
Free to browse; some storytime events $5
Open Tue–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 0–12.
Free to browse; some storytime events $5
Sunday: 11 AM–7 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–7 PM · Wednesday: 11 AM–7 PM · Thursday: 11 AM–7 PM · Friday: 11 AM–7:30 PM · Saturday: 11 AM–7:30 PM. Closed Mondays; storytimes listed on events page
81-63 Lefferts Boulevard, 11415, in Kew Gardens, Queens.
Yes. Kew & Willow Books is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by Kew & Willow Books: kewandwillow.com, or call (718) 441-0009.
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