See bittersweet scenes from FAO Schwarz’s final day

Today's your final day to dance on the big piano like Tom Hanks in Big.

Beloved toy store FAO Schwarz is closing after nearly three decades at its current location at 745 Fifth Avenue. The oldest toy store in the U.S., visited by generations of New Yorkers, is still looking for a new location to open. Until then, take in these heartwarming pics of toy lovers saying goodbye to the New York icon.

 

Only one thing left at #FAOSchwarz - their last day as the iconic toy store on 5th Ave #HowMuchForTheToddler

A photo posted by Ty Bentli (@tybentli) on Jul 15, 2015 at 9:30am PDT

 

Made a special trip to say goodbye to #faoschwarz today, it's last day. FAO wasn't just a toy store. It was an imagination station where the right toys met the right kid, of all ages, and brought unexpected joy. #thankyou #memories #toysoldiers #nyc #anotheronebitesthedust #justaboy

A photo posted by Erwin Gonzalez (@erwinrgonzalez) on Jul 15, 2015 at 12:23pm PDT

 

#faoschwarz #ouchmychildhood #sad

A photo posted by Michael Figueroa (@kid_boom) on Jul 15, 2015 at 12:16pm PDT

 

Last day at #faoschwarz #fao #newyorkcity

A photo posted by Danny LeBlanc (@leblanc116) on Jul 15, 2015 at 12:02pm PDT

 

When I was 7 I got to play the ❤️? ???? Hasta Luego #FAOschwarz

A photo posted by Skylar Lyon (@no.estoy.aqui) on Jul 15, 2015 at 11:57am PDT

 

Last day of #faoschwarz #5avenue in #NewYork

A photo posted by Alexandra Maiorano (@alexandramaiorano) on Jul 15, 2015 at 11:41am PDT

 

Sad Day for toys... #faoschwarz #toys #big #piano

A photo posted by Alex Pepper (@alexjpepper) on Jul 15, 2015 at 11:29am PDT

 

FAO Schwarz don't close ?!! #faoschwarz #faoschwarzclosing #nyc #teddybear #byefao #saddayfortoys #atleastiplayedthepiano

A photo posted by ʝσαииα мєℓιѕѕα (@jae_mellz) on Jul 15, 2015 at 11:10am PDT

 

Now it's closed where will I go when I need a hug? #FAOschwarz #fifthave #closing #endofanera #nomoreteddyhugs #thecity #newyork

A photo posted by @joeyg19 on Jul 15, 2015 at 7:52am PDT

 

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A photo posted by Hanani Rapoport (@hananirapoport) on Jul 15, 2015 at 7:17am PDT