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Saturday Jan. 3, 2026

Elephant.0543.2

11 am – noon

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Music

Atlantic Stage 2Chelsea

family-first-illustration

11 am – noon

Family First Saturdays | Storytime at the Morgan: New Beginnings

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Books & Readings

The Morgan Library & MuseumMurray Hill

Elephant.0543.2

4 – 5 pm

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Music

Atlantic Stage 2Chelsea

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