Listen to folk tales at a historic site in Central Park

There is still time to enjoy Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen at Central Park, Saturdays through Sept. 30.

Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen has entertained New Yorkers of all ages. Kids listen to Andersen tales and other stories, folk tales, and fairy tales from around the world told by a group of brilliant storytellers at the Hans Christian Andersen Statue in Central Park.

Storytelling is held rain or shine. The stories are appropriate for children 6 years old and up. Parents or guardians are asked to sit with their children.

Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Saturdays, 11 am to noon, now through Sept. 30. Free.

Hans Christian Andersen Statue (Near 74th Street and Fifth Avenue in Central Park; www.nycgovparks.org)hj

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