Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts

OMG, Dancing Bear Toys and Games will be turning 23! Celebrate 23 years of unplugged play at the Bear! Join them for their birthday party on Saturday, September 23 from 12 pm-4 pm. Play with giant toys and games throughout the store, enjoy birthday snacks, free face painting, win prizes (including a gigantic toy), and more! The birthday bash will start off with storytime at noon featuring a gigantic book! This event is free and open to all ages.

Enjoy a morning of engaging activities and wonder as we welcome a beloved Bear event back! Bear Cubs (formerly Babies at the Bear) will take place at Dancing Bear Toys and Games at 11 am each Monday in September, with new adventures each week! Activities include storytimes, interactive songs, baby sign language, and more. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Intended for children under the age of two.

Join your friends at the Bear for a festive autumnal craft! This event is intended for ages 10-14. Create your choice of a bracelet, necklace, keychain, or charm using fun autumn and Halloween-themed gems and beads! Toy experts Sacha and Emelia will be there to help you create a beautiful piece with an assortment of materials to choose from. This workshop will run from 5 pm to 6 pm on Sunday, October 8, at Dancing Bear Toys and Games. (1) Ticket for this event is equal to the admission of one participant and one piece to take home. Parents are welcome and encouraged to stay and help their child craft and do not need to purchase a ticket for themselves, only their participating child/children.

Bear Cubs is returning for four weeks in October starting Monday, October 9! Enjoy a morning of engaging activities and wonder at Dancing Bear Toys and Games at 11 am each Monday in October starting October 9 (there will not be Bear Cubs on Monday, October 2), with new adventures each week! Activities include story times, interactive songs, baby sign language, and more. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Intended for children under the age of two.

Join your friends at the Bear as we learn how to crochet a cozy sweater for a plush pal! This event is intended for ages 10-14. Our very talented toy expert, Sophie, will teach you how to make the most fabulous fall sweater for your favorite plush friend! Bring your own plushie, or pick a new plush pal at the Bear for this cozy adventure! This workshop will run from 5 pm to 6 pm on Sunday, October 15, at Dancing Bear Toys and Games. (1) Ticket for this event is equal to the admission of one participant and one crocheted sweater to take home. A plush toy is not included in the ticket price. Parents are welcome and encouraged to stay and help their child as they craft and do not need to purchase a ticket for themselves, only their participating child/children.

Join your friends at the Bear for loopdedoo bracelet making! This event is intended for ages 10-14. We will be using one of our favorite products, the Loopdedoo Spinning Loom Kit! Our fabulous toy expert, Judy, will demonstrate how easy it is to create bracelets for yourself and your friends! This workshop will run from 5 pm to 6 pm on Sunday, October 22, at Dancing Bear Toys and Games. (1) Ticket for this event is equal to the admission of one participant and one loopdedoo bracelet to take home. Parents are welcome and encouraged to stay and help their child as they craft and do not need to purchase a ticket for themselves, only their participating child/children.

Join your friends at the Bear to learn how to draw spooky characters! This event is intended for ages 10-14. This workshop is perfect for our friends who want to learn drawing techniques and perfect their skills! Our talented toy expert, Emerson, will guide and teach you how to draw some of their favorite spooky characters. Then, you will have time to practice and sketch some of your own before creating a boo-tiful final product! This workshop will run from 5 pm to 6 pm on Sunday, October 29, at Dancing Bear Toys and Games. (1) Ticket for this event is equal to the admission of one participant and their creation to take home. Parents are welcome and encouraged to stay and help their child as they craft and do not need to purchase a ticket for themselves, only their participating child/children.