Saturday Morning Storytime
September 12
Central Park
Classic fairy tale performances
Upcoming events at Hans Christian Andersen Monument
Fine Arts Exhibition
Fine Arts Exhibition📚"I am shocked this is not packed"
🦆Statue shows Andersen reading The Ugly Duckling
⛵Pair with model boat sailing at nearby Conservatory Water
Every summer Saturday at 11 AM, professional storytellers gather at the Hans Christian Andersen statue to spin tales of The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid. Kids can climb onto the bronze sculpture while parents enjoy one of Central Park's most charming traditions, running since 1957.
Summer storytelling tradition
Climbable bronze statue
Interactive literary landmark
Free family activity
Upcoming events at Hans Christian Andersen Monument
Saturday, Sep 12
Fine Arts ExhibitionFine Arts Exhibition📚"I am shocked this is not packed"
🦆Statue shows Andersen reading The Ugly Duckling
⛵Pair with model boat sailing at nearby Conservatory Water
Every summer Saturday at 11 AM, professional storytellers gather at the Hans Christian Andersen statue to spin tales of The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid. Kids can climb onto the bronze sculpture while parents enjoy one of Central Park's most charming traditions, running since 1957.
Summer storytelling tradition
Climbable bronze statue
Interactive literary landmark
Free family activity