The Best Stores for Kids in NYC

Discover some of the best stores for kids in NYC. Are you looking for something different and unique for your little ones? Then, check out these cool stores in New York City for kids!

The Evolution Store – Located in SoHo, The Evolution Store offers an assortment of preserved specimens, including insects in resin, shark teeth and dinosaur fossils. Kids with a curious mind will love exploring this museum style store.

Random Accessories – Located in the East Village, and as the name suggests, Random Accessories offers an assortment of random items, including onsies, teethers, books, and school supplies. The store also has a range of novelty items.

Tannen’s Magic – For budding magicians, Tannen’s Magic is the go-to store located Midtown West. Kids can try their hand at balloon tricks, levitation, and sleight of hand with the vast collection of magic tricks available at the store. They also run summer camps if you have a budding magician at home.

Fferins of Brooklyn – Located in Brooklyn, Fferins of Brooklyn (Fferins is welsh for sweets) specializes in unusual candy treats that will tantalize your taste buds. From locally made artisanal chocolates to sour candies and imported gummies, this store has something for every sweet tooth. Fferins of Brooklyn has a range of UK treats for you to try for the first time, or to make you feel nostalgic or home-sick.

Kidding Around – Open since 1989, and located in Chelsea, Kidding Around has something for every child at every age and stage. Be it toys, games, science kits, puzzles, building toys, or art supplies, you are sure to find what you are looking for here.

Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store – Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store is a cozy boutique that stocks a range of unique items from independent artists and designers. Kids can spend hours looking through the well-stocked shelves of quirky knick-knacks, and even pick up some art supplies.

Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company – Aspiring superheroes can gear up at the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company. Kids can shop for everything from capes and bubble gum chemistry kits to a crystal growing coral reef kit. Here you can let your kid channel their inner superhero.

FAO Schwartz – FAO Schwartz is a well-known toy store in New York City, located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Founded in 1862, it has undergone multiple ownership changes, and a few location changes too. FAO Schwartz is famous for its oversized stuffed animals, such as the life-sized stuffed giraffe and elephant. The store also has a history of being featured in popular movies, including Home Alone 2 and Big.

CAMP – Location the heart of Union Square, and Columbus Circle, CAMP is a one-stop-shop for toys, games, books, and other merchandise.

These stores offer an array of unique items that are perfect for children looking for something different and offbeat. The shops on this list are perfect for a day out with the kids, exploring and discovering new things in the heart of New York City.


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