Kids · Andersonville
*play
on Andersonville, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Independent toy and book shop run by owners with more than 20 years in the toy industry. Expect well-designed toys, kids' books and seasonal gift bundles rather than big-box brands.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10am–5pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–5pm
- Thursday
- 10am–5pm
- Friday
- 10am–5pm
- Saturday
- 10am–5pm
- Sunday
- 10am–4pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- Metered street parking on Clark Street and the side streets. The CTA #22 Clark bus runs along the shopping stretch.
- Andersonville shops
- Most independents open around 11am and close 5–7pm, with shorter Sunday hours.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Andersonville →- ENJOY, An Urban General StoreGifts · 5307 N Clark St1 min walk
- AlleyCat ComicsBooks · 5304 N Clark St (rear)1 min walk
- Alamo ShoesFashion · 5321 N Clark St1 min walk
- Big JonesDining · 5347 N Clark St1 min walk
- Sandbox Baby BoutiqueKids · 5349 N Clark St1 min walk
- Buffalo ExchangeVintage · 5252 N Clark St2 min walk
Before you go
What are *play's hours?
*play is usually open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is *play?
*play is at 5311 N Clark St in Andersonville, Chicago.
Is *play open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 10am–4pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near *play?
The closest option for Andersonville is Metered street parking on Clark Street and the side streets. The CTA #22 Clark bus runs along the shopping stretch.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the L.
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