Thomas and friends come to New York Botanical Gardens

Mini-performances of “All Aboard with Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends” will be staged as part of the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden Jan. 2-16.

Thomas and Driver Sam pull into the station for a fun-filled, sing-along adventure. Thomas finds his way from Knapford Station to Brendam Docks using teamwork and friendship. Bring your camera. Each performance includes a photo op with Thomas.

Performance times are Jan. 2 at 11 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm; Jan. 3-6 and Jan. 10-13 at 11 am and 2 pm; Jan. 7-8, Jan 14-15 and Jan. 16 at 9 am (members only), 11 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm.

New York Botanical Garden [200th Street and Kazimiroff Boulevard in Belmont, (718) 817-8700]. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for students and seniors and $10 for children. For more info visit www.nybg.org.

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