
Introducing: Karen’s Crafty Kreations 🎨🖌️ 🖼️🧵
We are so excited to launch our brand-new event series! We’re turning our toy shop into a creative hub every second Saturday.
Whether you're 5 or 95, a DIY pro or a total beginner, there’s a seat at the table for you 🤩
What to expect:
• Everything included: Your ticket covers the featured product from our shelves, plus all the extra craft materials, tools, and glitter you can handle!
• Hour of power: A fun, guided 60-minute session to build, decorate, and create.
• Something for everyone: From model building and slime-making to advanced kits and seasonal decor - we're rotating themes every session!
The Details:
📆 When: Every second Saturday
📍 Where: In-store at Let the Children Play Toyshop, Mackay
🎟️ Tickets: Limited spots each session! Tickets will be available for purchase here on our webstore - stay tuned for links.


We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce Catan Settlement events to our local community, with two launch dates locked in:
Friday 1st May 2026
Friday 5th June 2026
These events are designed especially for new and emerging fans who want to dip their toes into a tournament-style experience without the pressure. It’s all about fun, learning, and connecting with fellow settlers.
🎲 Try your first tournament-style event - minus the stress 🎁 Lucky Door Prizes & Giveaways ✨ A welcoming, beginner-friendly atmosphere
Save the dates - more details coming soon…


Are you a dedicated Tabletop Gamer or wondering what all the board game hype is about?
Pop in for our monthly Games Open Night - and yes there will be games open and ready to play.
Meet other keen gamers and chat to our staff about what games suit your tastes, interests and level of skill... and I promise there won't be a Monopoly board in sight.
When: 5pm-7:30pm, first Friday of each month
NOTE: Alternative games events are held in November & December
Where: Let the Children Play Toyshop
Price: Free
Ages: All ages welcome

The energetic Rosalyn (WildPuppets) reads
books, sings songs and plays with puppets

to immerse children in a world of literacy, numeracy and imagination.
When: 9:30am, every Wed excluding Nov & Dec
Where: Let the Children Play Toyshop
Price:Free!
All ages welcome.