Kaleidoscope

This friendly, family-owned toy store eschews electronic bells and whistles and focuses on more traditional, low-key toys that both grow the mind and encourage creativity. Kaleidoscope, located in Brooklyn, has a vast selection of craft kits for kids, including make-your-own jewelry chests, racecars and pop-up books. Or give that special kid a world of wonder, with mix-and-match Papo collectible figurines like pirates, knights and historical figures, and the always-beloved cowboys and Indians.