Hop aboard with Thomas the Tank!

Take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine when “All Aboard with Thomas and Friends” returns to the New York Botanical Garden, from Jan. 2 through Jan. 24.

Join Thomas and driver Sam on a fun-filled, sing-along, mini-performance adventure by helping them decorate the station in time for the big Sodor surprise birthday party before the guest of honor, Thomas the Tank Engine, arrives! The show is 20 minutes long with plenty of songs to keep a smile on your face, with a fun sing-along.

When children arrive at the theater they receive coloring sheets and crayons. After the show they are called up in order of arrival to have their photo taken on stage with Thomas and Sam. This photo can be printed and purchased onsite. When the children depart they receive a certificate with their name and date.

“All Aboard with Thomas and Friends.” Daily Jan. 2 through Jan. 24. Shows are 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for students and seniors, and $8 for children ages 2 to 12. Prices on weekends and holiday Mondays are $25, $22 for seniors and students, $10 for children 2 to 12, and free for members on any date. Tickets include the All-Garden Pass which grants access to the Holiday Train Show.

New York Botanical Garden [200th St. and Kazimiroff Blvd., (718) 817–8700, www.nybg.org].

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They&rsquo;ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child&rsquo;s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They&rsquo;ll have fun! At camp&rsquo;s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.

Saf-T-Swim

For over 35 years, Saf-T-Swim Swim School has been teaching lifesaving swimming skills throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and now Little Neck. The school is proud to be Long Island's #1 swim school and a leader in water safety education. With swim programs for infants as young as 4 months, beginners, and advanced swimmers, Saf-T-Swim offers swimming programs for every age and skill level. Discover why generations of Long Islanders have trusted Saf-T-Swim time and time again with equipping their little ones the essential skill of swimming. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;