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Saturday July 5, 2025

Laura and HCA Statue

11 am – noon

Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling Series in Central Park

Central ParkManhattan

The Wizard’s Quest Potion Bottles

11 am – 4 pm

The Wizard’s Quest

Ages: 5 and up
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Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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11 am – noon

Family First Saturdays | Exhibition Tour and Storytime at the Morgan

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Books & Readings

The Morgan Library & MuseumMurray Hill

12:30 – 1:30 pm

PaleyFamily | From Storytime to Screentime | The World of the Madeline

Ages: All
Books & Readings

The Paley Center for MediaManhattan

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