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May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013
New Orleans
News & Events
News & Events
- Family fun for everyone!
- St. Martin's Summer Experience
- GIVEAWAY - Romney Pilates Kids Summer Programs
- GIVEAWAY - Great White Shark Movie at Entergy IMAX
- Social Media Support Group for Middle Schoolers
- Wears the Love
- STORYQUEST at the New Orleans Museum of Art
- Summer Camps in the Greater New Orleans Area
- Dig Into Reading
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- Everyone Loves a Good Story
- Mommy and Me Mornings!
- Mind Explorers Book Club
- Wee Hands
- Word Play at the Louisiana Children's Museum
- Work-from-Home Business Directory
- Story Time at Magic Box Toys
- Wacky Wednesdays at Magic Box Toys
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Family fun for everyone!
Are your children out of school yet? We've got a few more days left, and I can hardly believe summer is basically here. Remember how awesome that feeling of freedom felt? No more homework! No more waking up at the crack of dawn!
If you are still looking for a summer camp, be sure to check out St. Martin's Summer Experience. They truly have a remarkable line up of activities for kids ages 2 - 14. I am quite impressed.
This week we have some great giveaways for you ...
If you are still looking for a summer camp, be sure to check out St. Martin's Summer Experience. They truly have a remarkable line up of activities for kids ages 2 - 14. I am quite impressed.
This week we have some great giveaways for you ...
St. Martin's Summer Experience
For kids ages 2 - 14!
Summer at St. Martin's is a time to build friendships, create adventures on field trips, play imaginative games, and discover new talents! From a traditional day camp to camps focusing on athletics, science, academics or computer, there is something for everyone at St. Martin's!
•Summer Day Theme for 4-14 year olds interested in performing arts, health & fitness, and visual arts. Campers will take the stage during our Performing Arts session, learn collaborative, healthy, team-building skills in Health & Fitness Camp, and create masterpieces with a variety of materials during ...
GIVEAWAY - Romney Pilates Kids Summer Programs
For kids ages 3 - 6 & 12 and older!
If you're looking for ways to encourage your kids to stay healthy and active this summer while the temperature is soaring outdoors, check out two new programs at Romey Pilates.
“Teen Scene” will guide 12 years and older teens through modified versions of Romney classes: BOSU, RIDE, B.L.A.S.T and Pulse Barre.
For the 3-6 year olds, “Kids Movement” will allow children to ...
The sessions introduce kids to different type of movement options in a safe and effective environment and will be taught by Romney instructors.
“Teen Scene” will guide 12 years and older teens through modified versions of Romney classes: BOSU, RIDE, B.L.A.S.T and Pulse Barre.
For the 3-6 year olds, “Kids Movement” will allow children to ...
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GIVEAWAY - Great White Shark Movie at Entergy IMAX
Win 2 tickets!
Da na, da na, da na, da na....we've got two tickets to giveaway to the new educational film at the Entergy IMAX Theatre - Great White Shark.
Great White Shark unravels the mystery of the creature people love to fear—the much maligned, misrepresented and misunderstood great white shark—and goes to the depths of human daring to tell the true story of its role atop the oceanic food chain.
“Our mission is to change people’s attitudes toward the great white,” said Steve McNicholas, co-director of the film ...
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Social Media Support Group for Middle Schoolers
Social media has a grip on many of us, including our children. According to Childwise, a research agency, one in six kids spend more than three hours a day online.
This summer, local moms Alice Herrington and Michele Abadie Romano, both social workers, are offering a Social Media Peer Support Group for middle school children. They hope to provide a platform for kids to voice their concerns and feelings about these useful yet overwhelming and at times damaging media tools. The group will assist them in navigating their way through ...
This summer, local moms Alice Herrington and Michele Abadie Romano, both social workers, are offering a Social Media Peer Support Group for middle school children. They hope to provide a platform for kids to voice their concerns and feelings about these useful yet overwhelming and at times damaging media tools. The group will assist them in navigating their way through ...
Wears the Love
Clothing and Gear Swap Group for Special Needs Children
Do you have a child that standard clothing doesn’t fit well because of their unique body or equipment?
Does your child require some sort of gear or apparatus?
When your child has outgrown that shirt with a short left arm or the shoes with extra long Velcro straps to accommodate prosthetics or orthotics, wouldn’t it be nice to have someone to pass it on to instead of throwing it away?
Does your child require some sort of gear or apparatus?
When your child has outgrown that shirt with a short left arm or the shoes with extra long Velcro straps to accommodate prosthetics or orthotics, wouldn’t it be nice to have someone to pass it on to instead of throwing it away?
“Wears the Love” is a clothing and gear swap group for families of special needs children. Being new ...
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STORYQUEST at the New Orleans Museum of Art
Foster a love of reading!
STORYQUEST at the New Orleans Museum of Art is offered to children and their parents as a way of sparking imagination, creativity, and a love of reading. Professional authors, actors and artists bring the world of children’s literature to NOMA in this family series.
StoryQuest begins with interactive readings of selected stories then families search NOMA’s galleries and garden seeking related works of art. Each Saturday has a specific theme with corresponding books.
StoryQuest begins with interactive readings of selected stories then families search NOMA’s galleries and garden seeking related works of art. Each Saturday has a specific theme with corresponding books.
Admission to the museum is required, however, since kids 6 and younger are free, this ...
Summer Camps in the Greater New Orleans Area
2013 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY - Click here for all the scoop!
Summer is almost here so it's time to start thinking about camp!
Over 35 camps are listed in our Summer Camp Directory for you to get ideas on what is available in the city. Check back often, as we are updating frequently with more camps.
Summer is almost here so it's time to start thinking about camp!
Over 35 camps are listed in our Summer Camp Directory for you to get ideas on what is available in the city. Check back often, as we are updating frequently with more camps.
You can find a camp for one day, one week, two weeks, or for the whole summer. Plus, so many camps really cater to a child's specific interest, whether it be dance, sports ...
Dig Into Reading
Summer Reading Program at the Library
The New Orleans and Jefferson Parish Public Library Summer Reading Program is about to begin! This year’s theme is Dig into Reading!
Each parish offers kids the chance to win prizes for reading plus the libraries host great programs from the Wetlands Express, Bugmobile, Red Ball Express, special music performances from Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra musicians, and more!
East Bank Regional Library will host their kick off party on June 1 with the Zoomobile from 10:00 - 11:00 am. The New Orleans Main library will have an Egyptian themed ...
Each parish offers kids the chance to win prizes for reading plus the libraries host great programs from the Wetlands Express, Bugmobile, Red Ball Express, special music performances from Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra musicians, and more!
East Bank Regional Library will host their kick off party on June 1 with the Zoomobile from 10:00 - 11:00 am. The New Orleans Main library will have an Egyptian themed ...
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Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26 - The 40th Annual Greek Festival New Orleans!
Opa! Greek Festival New Orleans turns 40 this year. All of your favorite foods, drinks, events, and entertainments are back, along with some special surprises. Be on the lookout for veteran festival workers wearing a special button with red ribbons; they were here at the first Greek Festival New Orleans (and probably worked that one, too!). The Athenian Playground is perfect for the kids with facepainting, rock climbing, crafts, inflatables and my family's favorite - canoe rentals! Don't miss the wonderful Greek dancers - they are fun to watch. And be sure to leave with a box (or two or three) of Greek pastries!
Where: 1200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard • New Orleans, LouisianaWhen: Friday, May 24 — 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Saturday, May 25 — 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday, May 26 — 11:00 AM to 9:00 PMWho: Everyone - it's family friendly!How: Purchase tickets.Cost: Entrance $5 • Children Under 12 FreeFor more info: Click here for the website.
Friday, May 24 - City Putt Grand Opening
The only mini golf course in NOLA opens Friday, May 24! Arrive early for the ceremonial ribbon cutting prior to the gates opening. The first 150 patrons through City Putt’s gates on opening day will have the chance to win a special prize. Complimentary popcorn and Arnold Palmers will also be available, while supplies last, for patrons waiting in line. City Putt is a 36-hole mini golf complex with two courses: the Louisiana Course highlights cultural themes and cities from around the state; the New Orleans Course showcases streets and iconic themes from around the city. City Putt is 100 percent ADA accessible.
Where: City Putt (at City Park) 8 Victory Drive, New Orleans, La. 70124 (located next to the Goldring Woldenberg Great Lawn, between Storyland and the Peristyle)When: 10:30 AM (Gates open at 11AM)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show up for the festivities; pay admission to play.Cost:$8 (13 & up); $6 (kids 4-12) for one round/one course. Additional $4/person to play second course. 3 & under: FREE; Friends of City Park: $2 discount.For more info: Check out the details on City Putt's Facebook event page.
May 24th through May 29th
Friday, May 24 through Saturday, May 25 - The Muppet Movie at The Prytania Theater
This summer check out the brand new kids series at The Prytania! The Muppet Movie is first and then E.T. will play June 21st and 22nd with E.T.
Where: Prytania TheatreWhen: 9:30 AMWho: Kids and their familiesHow: Tickets are available at the box office or online at www.ThePrytania.comCost: $5.75 per ticketFor more info: www.ThePrytania.com
Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27 - Wetlands Walk at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve has a Wetlands Walk with a National Park Service ranger every Friday-Monday at 10:00 a.m. The walk is through Bayou Coquille and it is one mile down and one mile back.
Where: 6588 Barataria Blvd., Marrero (near Crown Point)When: 10:00 AMWho: Everyone!How: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: 689.3690 ext 10 or; www.nps.gov/jela
Saturday, May 25 - Crescent City Farmers Market
Attending a farmers market is a fun family outing! This Saturday kids can have fun with the Marketeer event,
which is an activity at the market just for kids that happens once a month.
Where: Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St., at GirodWhen: n/aWho: Great family outing! And get the shopping done too!How: Just show up!Cost: Free to show up! The fruit, veggies and other goodies will cost you!For more info: Click here; 504-861-4488
Saturday, May 25 - Arts Market of New Orleans at Palmer Park
Wondering which of your favorite artists and food vendors will be at the Arts Market this weekend? Be "in the know" by downloading our Monthly Vendor Roster. Look for Bike Easy and their fabulous Bicycle Valet service. A free and secure place to park, Bicycle Valet is like coat check for your bike! Located in the park along Carrollton Ave towards Claiborne.
Where: Palmer Park, S. Carrollton and S. Claiborne Aves in UptownWhen: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Upcoming markets: Saturday and Sunday November 24th and 25th Saturday and Sunday December 15th and 16th)Who: Everyone, family friendlyHow: Just show up!Cost: Free and open to the publicFor more info: x
Saturday, May 25 - Music For All Ages at Perserverance Park
Check out the Kids Program at the N.O. Jazz Historical Park. Kids play along with the Treme Brass Band & learn traditional brass band songs, music and musical etiquette from professional musicians! Children bring their own instruments for this traditional jazz workshop!
Where: Perseverance Park, in Armstrong ParkWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Kids of all ages, kids are encouraged to bring their own instruments!How: Just show up!!Cost: Free!For more info: 504.589.4841 or www.nps.gov/jazz
Saturday, May 25 - Rivertown Science Museum
The Rivertown Science Museum strives to make learning fun for everyone! Younger kids have fun with Sid the Science Kid in a brand new area sponsored by WYES-Channel 12. Other areas allow you to explore the exhilarating world of science through interactive, hands on exhibits dedicated to weather, rivers and streams, minerals, insects, optical illusions, and more! Test your skills at forecasting the weather in a new exhibit sponsored by WWL-Channel 4 that incorporates green screen technology. There's also the Kenner Space Station where you can tour a full-sized mock up of NASA's International Space Station and get a first hand look at the daily living and working environment of space. Visit with Sput Nik the robot!
Where: 2020 Fourth St., Rivertown, Kenner, Louisiana, 70062When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Open these hours on Saturdays. Tues-Fri Appointment only, 10+ people)Who: Everyone!How: Purchse tickets. 1 tickets earns admission to both the Science Museum and the Space Station.Cost:$5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 childrenFor more info: 504-468-7231
Saturday, May 25 - Tell Me A Story at the LCM
Celebrate all forms of storytelling through performances and hands-on activities. At 2:00 p.m., join in an interactive storytelling, including puppetry, with Olayeela “Mama O” Daste and Briceshanay Gresham of the New Orleans Story Keepers. Use your imagination to express yourself creatively while you make a unique puppet using regular household objects. Use our stage and puppet theater to perform a puppet show! In our Art Trek studio, illustrate your own graphic storybook. Join us for a special Story Time at 1:00 p.m. where visitors help to tell the story in the picture book The Lion and the Mouse written by Jerry Pinkney.
Where: Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., New Orleans, La. 70130When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Kids and their familiesHow: Pay admission.Cost: $8 per personFor more info: www.lcm.org; 504-266-2417
Saturday, May 25 - Movies in the Park in Kenner
Enjoy family friendly features under the stars on a 25-foot outdoor movie screen! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket! Weather permitting! This Saturday it's Grease, plus there will be a Classic Car Show so join the fun at 5:00 PM. May 26th it's The Amazing Spider Man. Concessions are for sale and no outside food, drink or pets allowed.
Where:Rivertown Heritage Park, 2020 Fourth St., KennerWhen: 8:00 PM (At 5:00 PM there will be a classic car show)Who: Everyone welcomeHow: Just show up!Cost: Free!For more info:(504) 468-7211, www.kenner.la.us
Sunday, May 26 - Children's Irish Culture at the Irish House
Wish your children knew and loved Ireland the way you do? Bring them to the Irish House! Every Sunday, they host children’s sessions, with each week focusing on a different facet of Irish culture and celebrating Irish heritage and music in New Orleans. This Sunday, children will be invited to learn Irish dancing.
Where: The Irish House, 1432 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)595-6755When: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Kids of all agesHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: [email protected]
Sunday, May 26 - Movies in the Park in Kenner
Enjoy family friendly features under the stars on a 25-foot outdoor movie screen! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket! Weather permitting! This Saturday it's The Amazing Spider Man. Concessions are for sale and no outside food, drink or pets allowed.
Where:Rivertown Heritage Park, 2020 Fourth St., KennerWhen: 8:00 PMWho: Everyone welcomeHow: Just show up!Cost: Free!For more info:(504) 468-7211, www.kenner.la.us
Tuesday, May 28 through Wednesday, May 29 - Mommy and Me Mornings!
Enjoy the company of other moms and their children! Every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, Palmtree Playground hosts Mommy and Me Mornings whre you can enjoy coffee and chat with moms about the perks and challenges of motherhood! A low key opportunity to hang out and learn something along the way.
Where: Palm Tree Playground, 3011 North Interstate 10 Service Rd E, Metairie, LA 70002When: n/aWho: Moms and childrenHow: Pay admission fee for child upon arrival.Cost: All children cost $5.00For more info: (504) 828-8164
Tuesday, May 28 - Snuggles and Struggles New Parent Group
Are you a new mom or dad looking for a playgroup, an outing, or a chance to talk about issues and topics regarding parenting? Find answers, support, or friends at The Parenting Center, a most wonderful resource for parents! This is a weekly ongoing group providing learning opportunities and socialization for the parents and their babies. Topics open for discussion include crying, sleeping, feeding, infant behavior and development. A staff member is on hand to facilitate discussions. Meets on Tuesdays.
Where: Uptown Parenting Center, 938 Calhoun St.When: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Parents of newborns to babies 6 months of ageHow: Just show up with baby!! Free and open to the public!Cost: Free and open to the publicFor more info: 504-896.9591
Wednesday, May 29 - Free Wednesdays at the New Orleans Museum of Art
Free admission on Wednesdays for all sponsored by the Helis Foundation.
Where: New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124When: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: www.noma.org
May 31st through June 8th
Friday, May 31 through Saturday, June 1 - 16th Annual Save Our Lake & Coast Fishing Rodeo
Grab your rod & reel & join the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF) for a weekend of fishing & family fun. To encourage our youth to fish and appreciate our wonderful natural resource the first 75 youth to enter receive a rod & reel. Participants fish anywhere in the Pontchartrain Basin, including Lakes Pontchartrain, Maurepas, St. Catherine & Borgne, Breton Sound & surrounding bayous, rivers & tributaries. Awards, including "The Big Kahuna" will be presented to the top fisherman & "The Lil' Kahuna" awarded to the child who catches the Redfish w/ the most spots. Lots of other awards too!
Where: Lake Pontchartrain BasinWhen: n/aWho: Kids and adultsHow: Tickets can be purchased on our website at www.saveourlake.org or by calling 504-836-2205 or at Puglia's Sporting Goods in Metairie and Gulf Outlet Marina in Chalmette. Tickets must be purchased before Thursday, May 30th, 11:59 PM. Official rules and regulations are included in each entry packet.Cost: $40.00 for adults, $15.00 for youth under 16. Each adult ticket includes one entry into the Rodeo, 2 tickets for Back to the Beach Festival & Awards Presentation, a T-Shirt & a 1 year membership to the LPBF. All proceeds benefit the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation to continue restoration & preservation programs in water quality, habitat & coastal defense.For more info: For more information on how to participate in the rodeo, please call (504) 836-2205 or visit our rodeo website at www.saveourlake.org.
Friday, May 31 - Parenting Center Open House and Play Day with Dennis & Company
Open House & Family Picnic at the Parenting Center at Childrens Hospital Friday, May 31st, 5:30-7:30 pm, Music by Dennis & Company. Bring a picnic dinner!
Where: Parenting CenterWhen: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: Parents, grandparents & children of all ages are welcomeHow: Just show up.Cost: FreeFor more info: x
Saturday, June 8 through Sunday, June 9 - 5th ANT-iversary of the Butterfly Garden & Insectarium
Join the fun and celebrate the 5th ANT-iversary of the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium!
10:30am to 1:30pm
Butterfly Dancers in Lobby--Look for the dancers with butterfly wings!
11am to 3pm
Face painters--have your face painted with an insect.
1:30pm to 4:30pm
Grasshopper Dancers in Lobby--Hop along with these very tall creatures.
Caricature artist--your portrait drawn with a bug themed background
Balloon artist--balloons with a twist on bugs!
Where: Butterfly Garden and InsectariumWhen: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Purchase admission ticketsCost:$16.50 Adult Admission$12.00 Child (2 -12) Admission$13.00 Senior (65+) AdmissionFree for Audubon Members
Everyone Loves a Good Story
Children are made readers on the laps of their parents. ~ Emilie Buchwald
Public library storytimes welcome young children up to 5 years of age with their parent/caregiver.
You may want to check one of these websites for a specific branch you'd like to visit.
For storytimes and activities, go to www.nutrias.org or www.jefferson.lib.la.us/calendar.htm
FYI, Latter Library has a new, evening storytime on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, at 6PM!!
Mommy and Me Mornings!
at Palm Tree Playground
Palm Tree Playground Mommy and Me group meets every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
This group is for moms with children five-years-old and younger. As the group grows, we will segment it into different ages, but for now all moms and kids are welcome to participate on the same morning. Our group will meet in the cafe area and will be treated to coffee while discussing all of the perks and challenges of motherhood.
We will host local speakers to discuss a wide range of topics and give mini-classes including: baby ...
Mind Explorers Book Club
For kids 6 - 8 years old ~ reading fun!
When local mom Latoya Ghoram set out on her search for a book club for her kids last year, she came up empty handed. Storytimes were plentiful, but she was looking for something geared towards 6 - 8 year olds. So what did she do? She created her own.
Mind Explorers Blook Club had it's first meeting in February 2013 with six attendees. In two weeks, that number grew to 15 and they've been going strong ever since with a group of dedicated kids and parents that meet once ...
Mind Explorers Blook Club had it's first meeting in February 2013 with six attendees. In two weeks, that number grew to 15 and they've been going strong ever since with a group of dedicated kids and parents that meet once ...
Wee Hands
Sign language for babies!
From ZukaBaby: In addition to working as the Sales Manager at ZukaBaby, Kimberly R. Davis is a licensed WeeHands™ instructor, certified Bradley Method® teacher and training to become a certified doula. We hope you enjoy Kimberly’s words of wisdom about WeeHands™! WeeHands™ is not just for hearing-impaired babies, but is useful for all babies before they are able to verbally communicate with caregivers.
Who doesn’t wish they could understand exactly what their child was saying? I know I did, and when my son was about 6 months old ...
Word Play at the Louisiana Children's Museum
Early literacy program for 5 year olds
Attention parents and caregivers of five year olds! When I heard about Word Play, the new FREE literacry program offered by the Louisiana Children's Museum, I was pretty much blown away. As mentioned, it's FREE and is open to everyone, not just museum members.
Word Play is an early literacy program where parents and children learn how to boost early literacy skills in a fun and engaging way. Parents learn how to develop and strengthen their child's literacy skills and gain confidence in their parent advocacy skills ...
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Work-from-Home Business Directory
Earn extra money!
Looking to earn extra money, but don't want a boss and the 9 to 5 grind? Like all parents, we want that financial gain without sacrificing time with our families. Why not do it (mostly) from the comfort of your own home?
Our new WORK FROM HOME DIRECTORY lists legitimate businesses run by successful moms and dads who are making money and having a great time doing it!
Our new WORK FROM HOME DIRECTORY lists legitimate businesses run by successful moms and dads who are making money and having a great time doing it!
All of these individuals want YOU to be a part of their business and are willing to show you the way ...
Story Time at Magic Box Toys
Weekly story time every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Who doesn't like to listen to a good story?
Starting February 27th, Magic Box Toys will host a weekly story time every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Story time is aimed at the 18 month - 3 year old crowd but all are welcome! It will last until 10:30 or longer depending on the kid's attention spans. Since this is a brand new event at the store, they'll be playing it by ear initially to see what works best.
Everyone at Magic Box Toys loves books ...
Starting February 27th, Magic Box Toys will host a weekly story time every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Story time is aimed at the 18 month - 3 year old crowd but all are welcome! It will last until 10:30 or longer depending on the kid's attention spans. Since this is a brand new event at the store, they'll be playing it by ear initially to see what works best.
Everyone at Magic Box Toys loves books ...
Wacky Wednesdays at Magic Box Toys
Time for a game or craft after school!
Check out a new fun activity you can add to your after school routine: a stop by Magic Box Toys on Magazine Street for Wacky Wednesdays!
Starting Feb 27th, kids can enjoy a cool craft and/or fun game day every other Wednesday at the store from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The staff at Magic Box Toys is so excited to meet your kids and play!
Wacky Wednesdays at Magic Box Toys are free!
All you need to do is email your RSVP to magicboxtoys@gmail ...
Starting Feb 27th, kids can enjoy a cool craft and/or fun game day every other Wednesday at the store from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The staff at Magic Box Toys is so excited to meet your kids and play!
Wacky Wednesdays at Magic Box Toys are free!
All you need to do is email your RSVP to magicboxtoys@gmail ...
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