Holiday magic without the price tag starts here.

The holidays carry a lot of pressure. Gifts cost money. Lists grow fast. For many families, joy comes with stress attached.

The Toy and Joy Free Holiday Market exists to change that.

This event creates a warm and welcoming space where parents can shop for free holiday gifts for their kids. No cost. No awkwardness. Just care, dignity, and community.

What to expect

Parents shop for free gifts for their children in a calm and supportive setting. Toys and gifts are available for kids from toddler through pre teen ages. Everything is gently used or new and chosen with love.

At the same time, kids get their own moment of magic at the Santa Shop. Children can shop for gifts for their parents so they can give something back too. That part matters.

Event details

Saturday, December 20
1 to 4 PM

Please note: Once shopper slots fill up, there will be a wait list.

Location
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
7700 Middle Mt. Vernon Road

This is a free event. Registration is required to shop.

Want to help make the magic happen

Community is what makes this work. If you want to donate toys or volunteer your time, we would love to hear from you. We are collecting kids toys and gifts for toddler through pre teen ages.

Use the Registration form and we will reach out with next steps.

Santa Shop registration

Children must be registered in advance to shop for gifts for their parents.
Register here: bit.ly/SantaShopSignup

This event is about more than gifts. It is about care in action. It is about neighbors showing up for each other. It is about proving that holiday magic does not need a price tag to be real.

Everyone belongs. Everyone deserves joy.