C.W. Parker Carousel Museum's 17th Annual Children's Small Mall

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C.W. Parker Museum

Elves helping shoppers wrap their selected gifts.

The Children’s Small Mall is an opportunity for children between 3 and 13 years old to do their own holiday shopping for family, teachers and friends in a secure environment. Children love this event as it allows them to pick out something they think their loved ones will want without the presence of a parent and the gift comes from the heart. For the first time shoppers and parents it is important for the child and parent to know what to expect so our ‘Head Elf’ explains the process. Prior to entering the shopping area, a gift list is completed by the parent with names, ages and the dollar amount for each gift on the list. The gifts are $3, $5 or $7. Our volunteer elves escort each little shopper with their gift list into the shopping area where the gifts are arranged according to category and price. For the shopper it can be exciting and overwhelming trying to decide on that perfect gift. We have a wide selection of items to choose from. For women jewelry is popular along with scarves, candles, serving dishes and so much more. For dad, granddad or uncle, the hardest to buy for, there are tools, flashlights, calendars, desk accessories just to name a few gifts. For the sweet tooth in the family there are sweets and baking gift sets. We have teen gifts as well as children’s toys, books and stuffed animals for the siblings. When their shopping is completed, each child receives a bag of ‘Magic Reindeer Food’, a free ride on the 1913 carousel, (photo op) movies and access to the Kid’s Craft Corner to make some awesome ornaments. While waiting for your little shoppers’ parents can relax with a complimentary cup of hot chocolate and browse through the crafts, gifts and baked goods available for purchase. Not to be missed is our three raffles, the Ladies Basket filled with items for mom, the sports theme with tons of sport items and the kid’s theme loaded with toys, books and stuffed animals. For additional information email cyndi1536@yahoo.com