Henry Bear's Park

Official Website: Henry Bear's Park
Locations: Multiple see below
Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Indoor
Cost: $$

Others to Consider: Stella Bella Toys, Learning Express, Curious George Goes To Wordsworth, Toys R Us, Belmont Toys

These charming neighborhood stores offers a wide variety of interactive, educational toys and books for newborns through teenagers. The space is bright and inviting with nice open areas and an interesting tin ceiling. Baskets of toys are spread throughout the store, and in the back corner is a comfortable book corner with chairs for little readers.

The large storefront windows beckon children to sneak a peek at the fun inside, where you'll find a large selection of Playmobil, Lego and Brio toys. Fortunately for kids, there are lots of 'test drive' opportunities; kids can play with a Brio train set, maneuver some remote control Rokenbok vehicles, or pound a hammer to create some basic Brio cars and trucks.

Henry Bear's also has a wide selection of dress-up clothes. Girl choices dominate the selection, but the store makes a good attempt at offering boys some nifty choices too.

Henry Bear's Park is a wonderful parent's resource that offers mothers' groups, puppet shows and other interesting activities.

Story Hours:
They hold a drop-in story time in both their Cambridge and Arlington stores every Thursday at 11:00 am. There is no age limit, as they leave it open to the children who show up when selecting a book. They even take requests from time to time.

Mother's Group:
They also have a drop in mom infant groups every Tuesday alternating weeks between Cambridge and Arlington. This is an excellent resource for moms and their infants from newborn to 1 year. You are invited to make new friends, get advice, and share concerns with other moms. Occasionally they feature speakers. Please call Joann at the Cambridge store (617) 547-8424 for more details.

Summer Kidtivities:
Kidtivities are creative weekly activities for children in June, July & August. Henry Bear's Park provides the materials needed for a nominal fee and your kids provide the creativity and imaginationfor a great afternoon! Be sure to stop in or call ahead to reserve a slot in each class time.

Kidtivities are held in both the Arlington and Newton storesduring the summer months. Please call (617) 969-8616 (Newton) for more detailed information and class registration.

Henry Bears Park runs a drop in story time for all ages every Thursday at 11. We also have a drop in mom infant groups every Tuesday from 9:30-11 alternating weeks between Cambridge and Arlington. www.henrybear.com or call 617 547 8424 for info

Locations

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Arlington	(781) 646-9400	map	685 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, 02476
Brookline	(617) 264 2422	map	19 Harvard Street, Brookline Villa, MA
Cambridge	617-547-8424	map	361 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA