Very Young People's Concerts: "Games and Toys"
👶 Ages 3–6Drop-in📍 Upper West Side

Very Young People's Concerts: "Games and Toys"

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📍Merkin Hall · Upper West Side

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Learn how musical instruments can play games! For ages 3–6. This Very Young People's Concerts installment, "Games and Toys," takes place at Merkin Hall and is a drop-in event.

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