MINNEAPOLIS -- There are many ways to support Toys for Tots this holiday season. In addition the tent at KARE 11 and the numerous drop-off location around the state, many organizations and business sponsor events that benefit the Toys for Tots program.
Here are some of the upcoming events:
Minnesota Wild Game - Friday, Dec. 2 - Marines will be collecting donations to Toys for Tots prior to the 7 p.m. start time of the MN Wild game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Osseo Minidazzle Parade - Friday, Dec. 2 - Parade goes from 6 - 8 p.m. More details available online.
A-1 Archery Shoot - Saturday, Dec. 3 - Entry fee is $10 donation or unwrapped toy. Shoot will go from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at A-1 Archery in Hudson, WI (1830 Webster St.)
Santa Lunch at Houlihan's Maple Grove - Saturday, Dec. 3 - Have your photo taken with Santa between 12n - 2 p.m. (12725 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove)
Santa Lunch at Houlihan's Richfield - Sunday, Dec. 4 -Have your photo taken with Santa between 12n - 2 p.m. (6601 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield)
Target Center Skyway Breakfast - Thursday, Dec. 8 - 7-9 a.m. in the Skyway near Target Center. $5 per plate.
Star Wars Holiday Special- Thursday, Dec. 8
Santa Lunch at Houlihan's Eagan - Saturday, Dec. 10 - Have your photo taken with Santa between 12n - 2 p.m. (1294 Promenade Place, Eagan)
Santa Lunch at Houlihan's Chanhassen - Sunday, Dec. 11 - Have your photo taken with Santa between 12n - 2 p.m. (530 Pond Promenade)
Minnesota Vikings Game - Sunday, Dec. 18 - Marines will be collecting donations to Toys for Tots prior to the MN Vikings game at Mall of America Field.
A complete list of Toys for Tots events can be found on the Toys for Tots website.
To request a Marine to attend your Toys For Tots supporting event, please contact our Event Coordinator, Staff Sergeant Derek Cessor-Culver at toysfortotstwincitiesevents@gmail.com, or by phone at 612-713-4840.