The Great Summer Playdate - Event Series
🎉 The Great Summer Playdate at Fantasy Island Toys! ☀️
School’s out and the fun is ON—welcome to The Great Summer Playdate at Fantasy Island Toys!
All summer long, we're hosting the ultimate lineup of creative, hands-on, joy-sparking events for kids of all ages. From slime sundaes and Swiftie parties to backyard bug hunts and mini house builds, our schedule is packed with magic, memories, and PLAY!
Mark your calendars for these must-do moments:
🦋 May 17 – Backyard Bugs with Tristan Nicaud
Explore the tiny critters that crawl, flutter, and buzz in our own backyards! Free and open to all from 11 am - 1 pm.
🧢 May 27 – Pokémon Meet-Up
Trade, show off your collection, or just talk all things Pokémon with fellow trainers. Free and open to all from 3:30 pm - 5: 00pm.
☕️ June 3 – Latte Art Paint Project
A café-themed paint party perfect for little creatives (but no caffeine involved, promise!). This event is free but requires registration. Open to all 8 years and older from 1 pm - 2 pm.
📖 June 11 – Story Time with Tonies – Pinkalicious
Enjoy a sweet story and magical moments with everyone's favorite pink-loving heroine. Free and open to all from 11 am - 12 pm.
🧪 June 17 – 4M Science Fun
Get hands-on with awesome experiments and mind-blowing discoveries. This event is free but requires registration. Open to all 8 years and older from 1 pm - 2 pm.
🍨 June 22 – MYO Ice Cream Slime Sundae
The only mess you want to make—slime that looks good enough to eat (but don’t!).
🧢 June 23 – Pokémon Meet-Up
Trade, show off your collection, or just talk all things Pokémon with fellow trainers. Free and open to all from 3:30 pm - 5: 00pm.
🧸 June 25 – Adopt a Stuffie with Carrie Bear-y!
Bring home a fuzzy friend and make it official with a mini adoption ceremony, take home certificate, craft collar and craft carry crate. Open to all. Adoptions happening all day 10 am - 5 pm. No additional cost beyond the cost of your stuffed animal purchase.
🏠 July 1 – DIY Calico Critters Mini House
Decorate your own tiny dream home for your critter crew.
🚛 July 8 – Monster Truck Crafts
Rev your engines and create your very own monster truck masterpiece.
🪩 July 16 – Firefly Art for Toddlers
A gentle, glowing project just right for little hands and big imaginations.
✨ July 22 – Swiftie Bracelet Making Party
Calling all Swifties! Craft friendship bracelets inspired by your favorite Eras.
🧢 July 28 – Pokémon Meet-Up
Trade, show off your collection, or just talk all things Pokémon with fellow trainers. Free and open to all from 3:30 pm - 5: 00pm.
🎲 July 30 – Game Day Showdown!
Come test out our favorite games and join the fun in an epic in-store tournament!
Whether you're a local or just vacationing on the Gulf Coast, The Great Summer Playdate is your go-to for connection, creativity, and community fun.
💛 Most events are free or low cost—just bring your kiddo’s imagination and a sense of adventure.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for reminders, special guests, and extra surprises. Let’s make this the most playful summer ever!
With sunshine & sparkle,
Amanda & Stevi
Fantasy Island Toys