Maricopa, Arizona – The 6th Annual Hope for the Holidays Christmas Toy Drive, presented by MPH Gives Back, will take place on Saturday, December 13th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Lowe’s Maricopa.

The event includes several activities such as a holiday photo station offering one free photo with Santa, a hot cocoa station, a holiday craft making station, a snow machine, Christmas cookie decorating, and free popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones. Attendees can also enjoy bounce houses, a toddler soft play zone, and live Christmas music played by a DJ.

In addition, there will be a Christmas market and Maricopa Night Market featuring Christmas vendor booths. Toys donated during the event will be distributed to foster children in Maricopa and Pinal County.

Mayor Nancy Smithin of Maricopa, Arizona, reported the event as a community initiative to support local small businesses and residents.

Source: Mayor Nancy Smith

Source Type: Politics

Source Location: Maricopa

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