Neighbourhood Toy Store Day 2011
byNeighbourhood Toy Store Day is November 12, 2011 in support of shopping locally and supporting businesses in our community.
On Saturday, independent retailers across Canada will celebrate with special giveaways and activities in their stores. There are participating locations around BC but here are a few in our area:
Granville Island Toy Company
Location: 3298 Main Street, Vancouver – Website
Event for Neighbourhood Toy Store Day: Giveaways and balloon-popping for discounts.
The Toy Jungle
Location: 1132-2929 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam – Website
Event for Neighbourhood Toy Store Day: “Play Day” from 12:00pm – 3:00pm and prizes for the first 100 customers.
Toybox
Location: 3002 West Broadway, Vancouver – Website
Event for Neighbourhood Toy Store Day: “Play Day” from 12:00pm – 3:00pm and prizes for the first 100 customers.
The Village Toy Shop
Location: 262 Newport Drive, Port Moody – Website
Event for Neighbourhood Toy Store Day: Party with balloons, craft station, loot bags, face-painting and a contest.
This is an initiative of Neighbourhood Toy Stores of Canada: “A Canadian network of specialty toy retailers and their suppliers working together to provide a superior source of toys within our communities.”
John and I had fun in a local toy store a few weeks ago as we checked out their selection of cards, puzzles, and dozens of different styles of “opoly” board games. There’s a charm to a neighbourhood toy shop and I’m glad they’re being celebrated in their way.
