Get ready to shop small this holiday season! These independent toy stores in Dallas have helpful employees ready to help you pick out the perfect gift for all the little elves on your list. You can even get free gift wrap and local delivery from some, making your job that much easier. Happy shopping!
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The Toy Maven
You'll find loads of toy options and tons of helpful salespeople at The Toy Maven this holiday season. They have two locations to choose from or you can shop via their new website. Not sure what to get? You can narrow your options by age.
6025 Royal Lane, Ste 223 Dallas, TX
1275 East Southlake Blvd., Suite 411 Southlake, TX Online: thetoymaven.com
The Toy Store in Snider Plaza offers eco-friendly, STEM certified and sustainable play toys for people of all ages! From baby toys to adult puzzles, they have you covered. And if you are super busy (like we know you are), they even offer free delivery within 10 miles.
You'll love this spot as it is a local, family owned business in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. They have been bringing joy into children's lives for almost 40 years. They offer complimentary gift wrapping which definitely comes in handy this time of year. Shop by age or check out their handy holiday catalog.
5460 West Lovers Lane #236 Dallas, TX Online: toysunique.net
The Little Things has you in mind this holiday season as they are making contactless pickup a reality. Order your toys and kids' clothes online and select "curbside pickup." They will deliver your items to your car when you arrive and call them on your cellphone. Talk about brilliant! Parents know them for their thoughtfully-curated gifts that any kid would love.
You'll be totally impressed by the quality of toys offered at We Are the Missfits. You'll find outdoor toys, Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty and more, with free delivery within five miles of the store. Need something but not sure what? Try out their virtual shopping experience.
This is a spot to put on your list once we are able to go back to more in-person activities. CAMP is a toy store and more—kids are encouraged to try out loads of toys they have available and there's even a cafe for parents. Check out our full review here.
9830 North Central Expressway Dallas, TX Online: camp.com