Whether the occasion is a holiday present or a birthday gift, or you’re just picking out a toy for a kid you love, we think you’ll find what you’re looking for with this list of toy stores in Indy. Most of these toy stores are locally owned, which is a plus. When you shop local, your gift purchase means you are giving back to your community!
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We’ve compiled them all in our Guide to 10 Local Toy Stores around Cincinnati and Dayton:
King Arthur’s Court Toys
3040 Madison Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
We love King Arthur’s Court Toys — this small business anchors Oakley’s Kid’s Row, and is one very special and beloved Cincinnati toy store. With an extensive display of toys and a play area in the basement, King Arthur’s is hard to beat!
Coolest Toys on Earth
6840 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio
If the name doesn’t get you to this shop, the collection of toys sure will. Elliot at Coolest Towns on Earth, has an intense fascination for cool toys – and created a store devoted to toys that will earn you the ‘best present at the party’ award.
Yellow Springs Toy Company
252 Xenia Ave. Yellow Springs, Ohio
Yellow Springs Toy Company is a unique specialty toy store in Yellow Springs Ohio, features toys, books, games, puzzles, and gifts for all ages!
Stoney’s Village Toy Shoppe
323 West 6th St, Covington, Kentucky
There’s a bit of magic to be found in this independent toy shoppe tucked away in Mainstrasse Village, an historic happening place in Covington, Kentucky. With a focus on educational, creative and inspirational toys, Stoney’s offers a great selection of toys, baby gifts, board games, puzzles, musical instruments and more.
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Mike’s Vintage Toys
508 E 5th St Dayton, OH 45402
Mike’s Vintage Toys is not only one of the best places to buy action figures, toys and collectibles, but they are also a one stop shop when it comes to locals wanting to sell and trade!
O’Smiley’s Dolls & Collectibles
Play Library
1517 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
The most unique toy concept in town, the Play Library in OTR lets kids borrow toys and games the same way they’d borrow books from the library! Browse, check out, play, return — then do it all again! Memberships are available. This is a the most wallet- (and eco-) friendly way to refresh your kids’ play room.
Happen, Inc. Toy Lab
4203 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
While not technically a toy store, for just $10, kids can create one-of-a-kind toys from upcycled throwaways in Happen’s Toy Lab. *Happen, Inc in person studio is currently closed. Stay tuned for potential reopening.
Blue Turtle Toys
2314 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, Ohio
Blue Turtle Toys has been providing fun to the Dayton, Ohio area since 1999. The store is located in the Oakwood neighborhood just a few miles south of downtown Dayton. The store has been described as a “local gem” where young and old alike can find unique toys, books, games, puzzles, dolls and novelties from all over the world.
Flying Pig Toys
7757 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Flying Pig curates an assortment of unique brands that offer quality open-ended toys at every price point. High quality wooden toys, STEM kits, books, umbrellas, stuffed animals and more in the Five Mile Shopping Center.
