This is theatre just for children, but parents will love it, too. Great for those who may be still too young for Broadway manners. This troupe takes stories, written by children, and sets them to words and music. Very talented group, full of imagination and fun.

Shows on Saturday only.

The Drama Bookshop on 40th Street & 8th Ave, near the major shows; shows are on Saturday only; www.storypirates.com

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Go to Union Station food court for lots of interesting choices. Local businessfolk and politicos eat here, too, so you're in for some juicy eavesdropping. When on the Mall, eat in the basement cafeteria of the National Gallery.

Union Station, National Mall

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Toys in Babeland is a sex shop in which you'd be happy to be seen by a neighbour from home. Single men, single women and couples will all feel fine here - straight or gay. It's a fun, interesting store.

Soho, Lower East Side; www.toysinbabeland.com

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The Toys R Us in Times Square is actually worth a visit. Besides having more toys than Santa, it also has a giant ferris wheel ($4 per ride - ouch!). Don't miss the Candy Land section by the anamatronic dinosaur. There you can choose your own color M&Ms.

Broadway & 7th Ave.

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If you're with kids, don't miss the playgrounds in Central Park - 21 in all. They're mostly all newly built (or restored), safe and imaginative. Start with the two north of the zoo, then have lunch at the model boat lake - officially called the Conservatory Water.

5th Ave. & E67th, E71st sts.

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