News & Events

Thomas the Train Play Day - Family Day Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:43:00 +0000

Calling all engines!

Join us this Monday, February 15th at the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst.

A fun-filled event for you and your Thomas the Train fan!
Lots of trains and tracks to play with, arts & crafts activities and a turn riding Thomas the Train around the track! Plus a few surprises!

When: Monday February 15th
Gravenhurst store (Muskoka Wharf): 9:30-10:30am, 11am-12pm, 1-2pm or 3-4pm

Cost: Donation to the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief

Please RSVP to reserve your spot.
(705) 687-7333
or email: jenny (at) applausekids (dot) com

Santa's Moonlight Shopping Party

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:16:00 +0000

Join us at the Bracebridge Store this Friday December 4th from 6pm-10pm for the Festival of the Lights & Santa's Moonlight Shopping Party in Downtown Bracebridge. Save the tax on all purchases, visit with Santa, enjoy special treats for the whole family!

4th Anniversary Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:53:00 +0000

It's our birthday and we're having 3 big parties!

Sat-Sun Oct 24 - 25 @ Applause! Toy Store in Huntsville
Sat-Sun Oct 31 - Nov 1 @ Applause! Toy Store in Gravenhurst
Sat-Sun Nov 7 - 8 @ Applause! Toy Store in Bracebridge

Huge savings storewide!

Haunted Halloween Thomas the Train Play Day

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:45:00 +0000

Come and play with Thomas the Train, Saturday October 31st at the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst. Please call 705-687-7333 to reserve your spot.

Webkinz Extravaganza Weekend!

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:19:00 +0000

May 1st - May 3rd

With a $15 purchase receive a Webkinz pet for only $1!
$1 Webkinz are to be chosen from pre-selected styles only and are only available while quantities last. Extravaganza Pets must be registered online before May 31st, 2009 as the code will expire if not registered by then.

We will also be having all sorts of fun Webkinz games, prizes and surprises!

Here's our Schedule of Events, which can also be viewed on the Webkinz Extravangaza store locator site:
http://www.webkinz.com/us_en/webkinz_day_2009.html#

FRIDAY MAY 1st - BRACEBRIDGE & HUNTSVILLE STORES:
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Super Special Surprise
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Quizzy's Questions
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Webkinz ABC
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Picture Contest
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Gem Fishing
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Smoothie Moves
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Travel Agency

FRIDAY MAY 1st - GRAVENHURST STORE:
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Picture Contest
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Webkinz ABC
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Quizzy's Questions
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Gem Fishing
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Travel Agency
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Smoothie Moves
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Quizzy's Questions
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Gem Fishing

SATURDAY MAY 2nd - BRACEBRIDGE & HUNTSVILLE STORES:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Picture Contest
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Crown of Wonder
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Quizzy's Questions
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Webkinz ABC
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Wish Factory
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Scavenger Hunt
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Super Special Surprise
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Smoothie Moves
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Alyssa's Star Challenge
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Gem Fishing
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Travel Agency

SATURDAY MAY 2nd - GRAVENHURST STORE:
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Crown of Wonder
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Picture Contest
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Webkinz ABC
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Quizzy's Questions
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Wish Factory
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Scavenger Hunt
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Super Special Surprise
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Smoothie Moves
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Alyssa's Star Challenge
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Gem Fishing
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Travel Agency

SUNDAY MAY 3rd - BRACEBRIDGE & HUNTSVILLE STORES:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Picture Contest
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Travel Agency
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Webkinz ABC
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Crown of Wonder
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Super Special Surprise
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Gem Fishing
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wish Factory
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Smoothie Moves

SUNDAY MAY 3rd - GRAVENHURST STORE:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Crown of Wonder
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Picture Contest
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Webkinz ABC
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Travel Agency
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Super Special Surprise
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Gem Fishing
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wish Factory
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Smoothie Moves

Thomas the Train Play Day 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:35:00 +0000

Join us for a Thomas the Train Play Day on the Family Day Weekend.

A fun-filled event for you and your Thomas the Train fan!
Lots of trains and tracks to play with, arts & crafts activities and a turn riding Thomas the Train around the track!

When: Saturday February 14th
Huntsville Store: 10-11am

When: Monday February 16th
Gravenhurst Store: 9:30-10:30am, 11am-12pm or 1-2pm

Cost: Donation to the trust fund of Jeana Johnson, a local 4 year old who was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia just weeks before Christmas.

Due to limited space, please RSVP to reserve your spot!
Huntsville Store (705) 787-0709
Gravenhurst Store (705) 687-7333
or send us an email jenny(at)applausekids(dot)com

Toys & Games Flyer

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:06:00 +0000

Watch for our new Toys & Games Flyer this Wednesday, November 26th, in the Huntsville Forester. Copies are available for pick up at all store locations.

Annual Pre-Septemberfest Sale Friday September 19th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:51:00 +0000

Join us Friday, September 19th from 7-10pm at our Bracebridge location for a sneak peak at all the great savings normally reserved for the Saturday sale!

Septemberfest is an annual sidewalk sale and family fun day, held Saturday September 20th all over Downtown Bracebridge.

Huge savings on summer and discontinued items. Up to 60% off!

Holiday toys are starting to arrive, so we need to make room. Please join us for our annual Pre-Septemberfest Sale to avoid the crowds on Saturday.

NEW this year - a FREE Webkinz (choice of 2 styles) with any purchase over $30 (before tax).

Fine Print: limit 2 per family, Friday Sept 19th 7-10pm, while quantities last.

Refreshments will be served.

Any questions - please call (705) 646-2287 or email us info@applausekids.com

Applause! Toy Store featured in the Shoestring Shopping Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:10:00 +0000

The Shoestring Shopping Guide is a popular weekly column in the Toronto Star. We were thrilled that they featured our stores:

"In three Muskoka communities, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and Huntsville, holiday toy shopping is a delight at these attractive, well stocked and laid out stores. Age rated brand name products include dolls, crafts, science, construction toys, games, brain teasers and books, plus numerous imaginative and unique gift ideas. Its staff will gift wrap your purchases, you can order on line and they will ship worldwide. Visit its website for store addresses and holiday hours. www.applausetoystore.com"