Neighborhood Toy Store Day

To launch the holiday shopping season with community-minded fun, neighborhood toy retailers nationwide will host special events at their stores. Geppetto's Toys, San Diego's local toy authority, is participating at all eight of its locations throughout the county.

At this year's event, local kids will be able to “test drive” four hot toys for holiday season 2011: The 'Whirl N Wear' Charm Bracelet Spinner, 'Spot It!', a fast-paced card matching game, 'Trigger' that tests hand coordination and 'Fast Track' where you hurl tiny disks across a room using just a cord.

WHEN:         SATURDAY, November 12, 2011

                     10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Neighborhood Toy Store Day highlights local talent and bring neighbors together in the spirit of giving. Through Neighborhood Toy Store Day, customers see that specialty toy retailers are more than just stores, they are a central part of a vital community.

Local stores have knowledgeable staff, offer special services like gift-wrapping and reinvest their profits in the community.

WHERE:     Geppetto's eight locations:

• Carlsbad, The Forum: 1935 Calle Barcelona -- 760-632-1107

• Del Mar - Flower Hill Promenade: 2670 Via de la Valle -- 858-755-2100

About Geppetto's:

Founded in 1976 as a single store and grown to eight locations in San Diego County since the Miller family acquired the company in 1992, Geppetto's offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Mixing high quality playthings from around the world with exceptional customer service, toy experts at every location and complimentary gift wrap with each purchase, Geppetto's stores are like no other. A dedicated member of the San Diego community, Geppetto's donates toys to hundreds of organizations each year, including schools and social service agencies throughout the region.

To learn more about Geppetto's Toys, please visit www.geppettostoys.com or call (858) 551-1070.