Village Toy Funatic

BonAire! is Saturday, June 11th. It's an ALL DAY STREET FESTIVAL to celebrate our town's 40th anniversary!
2022-06-11 | Village Toy Funatic, 232 Main Street, Ogunquit, Maine, 03907
BonAire celebrates all that is Ogunquit – music, art, food, craft, family-friendly, and the LGBTQ+ community!
Bonaire schedule and map 2022 as of 6 6

WINNERS OF THE LEGO BUILD-OFF WILL BE ANNOUNCED
2022-02-27 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Maine

OPEN
2022-02-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-02-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-02-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Maine

LAST DAY TO BRING IN YOUR LEGO BUILD-OFF CREATION
2022-02-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Maine
This is the last day to bring in your LEGO Masterpiece.

OPEN FOR SCHOOL VACATION WEEK!!!!
2022-02-21 10:00 - 2022-02-26 17:00 | Maine

Valentines Day
2022-02-14 | Maine

OPEN 10-5
2022-02-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Maine

4th Annual LEGO Build-Off
2022-01-14 10:00 - 2022-02-25 17:00 | Village Toy Funatic, 232 Main Street, Ogunquit, Maine, 03907
We are excited to announce our 4TH Annual Village Toy Funatic LEGO Build-Off!
Use your imagination to build a LEGO creation and compete with other master builders to win this year’s LEGO Build-Off! Beat the winter blues and join in the fun! The Build-Off is a great way to get your kiddos to use their creative imagination to build a unique LEGO masterpiece! Use your personal LEGO collection to build a vision from an experience, a favorite location, a scene from a book, a super cool vehicle, a colorful building, a crazy flying machine, or your favorite animal! The possibilities are limitless! Once complete, bring it into the store and enter into our LEGO Build-Off. (no official LEGO sets can be used) All Entries will be displayed in our front windows on Main Street in Ogunquit. Not to worry, all masterpieces will be returned to the master builder!
We are added 2 new categories last year (14-18 and an Adult division) so this is a family event! We know that LEGO is not just for kids…BIG kids love it too! So here is your chance to show us what you’ve got!
We will also be accepting virtual entries. If you cannot bring your masterpiece to the store, you can now enter our LEGO Build-Off by sending us a picture. We will post those on our social media pages as well as include them in our front windows.
HINT…Bring in your design earlier rather than later. This year you will be able to choose where your masterpiece is placed in our windows. Plus the earlier you bring in your creation the more time you have for votes!
PRIZES: This year, LEGO has graciously donated amazing prizes. There will 3 winners in each category.
Here are the VTF LEGO Build-Off Official Rules!
~The Challenge begins January 14-February 25. So, let the building begin! Winners will be announced on February 27th. Voting will be done at the store by our customers and our team of Toy Experts.
~One Entry per person
~Age Categories: Ages 3-5 Ages 6-8 Ages 9-13, Ages 14-18 and Adult
~When your masterpiece is complete, simply drop it off at the store between January 14- February 25. (Please remember we are only open Friday-Sundays until February vacation week when we will be open every day, so make your plans accordingly!) If entering a virtual design please email a photo to toys@villagetoyfunatic.com
~All entries will be on display in our front window until the end of the challenge.
~Maximum size of each entry is 18” wide X 18” Deep X 18” High. Please make sure you secure the masterpiece on a board.
~IMPORTANT RULES- Have fun! Be Creative! Use your imagination! Think outside the box! Be original! And NO help from others!

Christmas By The Sea
2021-12-10 08:00 - 2021-12-12 17:00 | Maine
Join us for our 35th Annual Christmas by the Sea Celebration.
Welcoming the holiday season, this event brings, tree lighting’s, concerts, craft shows, children’s activities, a parade, bonfire, fireworks, Santa and so much more. Events occur throughout town. Stay tuned for a more detailed list of events and activities closer to Dec. 1st.

Book Signing with Maine Children's Book Author, Suzanne Buzby Hersey!
2021-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Village Toy Funatic, 232 Main Street, Ogunquit, Maine, 03907
Join us during Thanksgiving weekend for a book signing!
We are excited to announce that Suzanne Buzby Hersey will be at the Village Toy Funatic signing her two children’s books.
“My Maine” is Suzanne’s first book. How is Maine special to you? Children and adults alike will be delighted by a young girl’s answer to this question at “show and tell.” Join in on a real Maine adventure—go to a county fair, pick wild blueberries, and search for sea glass. You don’t want to miss this beautifully illustrated book that truly captures the essence of Maine.
Suzanne’s newest book is called “Find a Moose with Me… A Countdown Adventure.” It’s about a little boy and his first moose hunt. His parents know the perfect spot to look for moose. Come along on this adventure and help Oscar search. Be sure to keep an eye out for turtles, loons, and squiggly worms. “Let’s count some critters along the way—and hope we find a MOOSE today!”
These are both perfect holiday gifts for the special kiddos in your life who love Maine!
The books will also be available to pre-order via phone or in store by filling out a form with the personalization information of each book purchased. Pre-order before your trip to Ogunquit and it will be waiting for you when you arrive!

Thanksgiving Day!
2021-11-25 | Maine

Neighborhood Toy Store Day
2021-11-13 | Village Toy Funatic, 232 Main Street, Ogunquit, Maine, 03907
We can’t wait! Come celebrate Neighborhood Toy Store Day with us! Independent toy stores all over the country will kick off the holiday season by hosting a special day to celebrate their community, the value of shopping local, and the joy of play. We will be celebrating with family-friendly activities, in-store specials and more! See the coolest toys this holiday season in-person and find a curated selection of gifts for the kids (and kids-at-heart) you love. Start your holiday shopping this weekend!
Spearheaded by the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA), the annual observance asks shoppers to remember the neighborhood toy stores in their communities as they kick off the holiday shopping season. Scheduled ahead of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, the day offers shoppers discounts, special events and hands-on experiences with children’s toys.
Our family-friendly free activities include all the favorites such as make your own Crazy Aarons Putty, build with Plus-Plus and get a free kit, and create with Do-A-Dot Paint. All these items will also be on sale. Activities will run from 11am-4pm.
We have filled the Village Toy Funatic with all the most amazing and unique toys and books you will be looking for this holiday season. Get your holiday shopping underway and we’ll wrap all your purchases for free! (We have the cutest wrapping you have ever seen!)
Shop Early – Shop Local !!!!!!
****Giveaway****
Our Giveaway was such a big hit last year we will be doing it again in a bigger way! We have added more super Funatic prizes! Get an entry just for coming to see us, plus additional entries when you make a purchase. Bring a donation for the Local Food Pantry and get more entries!

Ogunquit Author of NY Best Seller "Dasher" Matt Tavares visits for a Book Signing during Ogunquitfest weekend
2021-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Village Toy Funatic, 232 Main Street, Ogunquit, Maine, 03907
We are kicking off Ogunquitfest Weekend with local Author/ Illustrator
Matt Tavares
We are excited to announce NY Times Bestseller author/illustrator and Ogunquit resident, Matt Tavares will be joining us during Ogunquitfest for a book signing event on Saturday, October 23, from 2-4. Matt has graciously offered to spend time in our Ogunquit store to sign and personalize his books including NYTimes Bestsellers Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever. His other books will also be available including Red and Lulu, Growing up Pedro, Becoming Babe Ruth, A BEN of all trades and his newest book called Twenty-One Steps. He is a master of story telling and his illustrations are magical. Matt’s holiday books convey the true meaning of the holiday season: how important it is to be surrounded by love. Don’t miss this opportunity to add one of his a signed books to your collection.
Books Available at Book Signing
Dasher
Red and Lulu
Twenty One Steps
A Ben of All Trades
Crossing Niagara
Zachary’s Ball
Growing Up Pedro
Becoming Babe Ruth
The books will also be available to pre-order via phone or in store by filling out a form with the personalization information of each book purchased. Pre-order before your trip to Ogunquit, and it will be waiting for you when you arrive!
What to do:
Pre-order the books you would like personalized from the Village Toy Funatic BEFORE October. You can do this by calling the store 207-646-7728 or by visiting the Village Toy Funatic in person to view the books being offered at 232 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME.
Include any personalization (name only!) with your order, and Matt Tavares will inscribe and sign them. We will have a limited number of books so order early to ensure availability. (We will post if we start to get close to the limit, so order with confidence).
Books will be available to pick up on October 23. If unable to pickup, we can ship your purchase directly to you! (shipping charges will apply; please ask for more info.).

Book Signing with Tonya Shevenell author of The Maine Birthday Book
2021-10-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Village Toy Funatic, 232 Main Street, Ogunquit, Maine, 03907
We are excited to host a book signing with Tonya Shevenell, local author of The Maine Birthday Book on Sunday October 17th from 11-1.
What would you wish for? That’s the question a thoughtful chickadee named Dirigo asks his friends who have traveled from all over Maine’s woods, waterways and wilderness to celebrate his birthday. Gathered around the dandelion birthday candle, each animal offers Dirigo a special wish as they take turns telling stories about their own Maine birthdays.
Explore the wildlife, geography and magic of Maine through this 52-page birthday celebration from the imagination of Maine native, Tonya Shevenell, with water-color illustrations by Laura Winslow. Written for the kid inside all ages, the book is especially sweet for 3-7 year-olds. The Maine Birthday Book is a celebration of the wildlife, geography and magic of Maine! The party-goers hope you’ll join them!
What to do:
Pre-order the books you would like personalized from the Village Toy Funatic BEFORE October 16th. You can do this by calling the store 207-646-7728 or by visiting the Village Toy Funatic in person at 232 Main Street Ogunquit ME
Include any personalization (name only!) with your order and Tonya will inscribe and sign them. We will have a limited number of books so order early to assure availability. (we will post if we start to get close the limit, so order with confidence)
Books will be available to pick up on October 17th. If unable to pickup we can ship your purchase directly to you! (shipping charges will apply-please ask for more info)

Beach Cleanup
2021-04-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Ogunquit Beach
Join Blue Ocean Society and the Rotary Club of Ogunquit to help keep Ogunquit Beach clean.

Celebrate Maine-Book Signing of Maine Childrens books written by Maine Authors.
2021-04-01 10:00 - 2021-04-26 17:00 | Village Toy Funatic, 232 Main Street, Ogunquit, Maine, 03907
We are kicking off spring by celebrating three talented Maine woman authors who have written books for children based on our wonderful state of Maine. This is your opportunity to purchase delightful books about Maine and have them personalized by these authors.
Tonya Shevenell is the author of The Maine Birthday Book. This is the perfect book to celebrate Maine’s 201st birthday! What would you wish for? That’s the question a thoughtful chickadee named Dirigo asks his friends who have traveled from all over Maine’s woods, waterways and wilderness to celebrate his birthday. Gathered around the dandelion birthday candle, each animal offers Dirigo a special wish as they take turns telling stories about their own Maine birthdays. Written for the kid of all ages, the book is especially sweet for 3-7 year-olds. The Maine Birthday Book is a celebration of the wildlife, geography and magic of Maine! The party-goers hope you’ll join them!
Next up…Suzanne Buzby and her 2 adorable Maine books. My Maine is Suzanne’s her first book. How is Maine special to you? Children and adults alike will be delighted by a young girl’s answer to this question at “show and tell.” Join in on a real Maine adventure—go to a county fair, pick wild blueberries, and search for sea glass. You don’t want to miss this beautifully illustrated book that truly captures the essence of Maine. Suzanne’s newest book is called Find a Moose with Me…A countdown adventure. It’s about a little boy and his first moose hunt. His parents know the perfect spot to look for moose. Come along on this adventure and help Oscar search. Be sure to keep an eye out for turtles, loons, and squiggly worms. “Let’s count some critters along the way—and hope we find a MOOSE today!”
Stephanie Mulligan is the proud author of How To Catch a Keeper!. How to Catch a Keeper! will give kids in grades 2-3 a Maine lobster boat experience, and follows the adventures of Luke and Layla as they take a trip to the Maine coast and explore its many ways to play. This story is really a Maine celebration in disguise, as their father outlines the biking, hiking, museum, and lighthouse viewing opportunities before the family settles on taking the Lucky Catch boat tour. Local and science terminology are reviewed in a finely-illustrated “Lobstering Lingo” section at the end of the book. Stephanie’s newest book is called How to Tap a Maple! She has created another delightful and informational children’s book. Have you ever wondered how maple syrup is made and where it comes from? Join Luke and Layla on their next adventure as Grampy teaches them all about tapping maple trees. A Sugar Slang glossary and facts about maple sugaring are included.
All 5 books will be available to pre-order via phone or in store by filling out a form with the personalization information for each book purchased. The authors will be signing books weekly, so order by phone and pick up the next time you visit Ogunquit.
What to do:
Pre-order the books you would like personalized from the Village Toy Funatic BEFORE April 26th. You can do this by calling the store 207-646-7728 or by visiting the Village Toy Funatic in person to view the books being offered at 232 Main Street Ogunquit ME
Include any personalization (name only!) with your order, and these talented women will inscribe and sign them. We will have a limited number of books so order early to assure availability. (we will post if we start to get close the limit, so order with confidence)
The earlier you purchase them, the earlier you will be able to pick up! If unable to pickup we can ship your purchase directly to you! (shipping charges will apply-please ask for more info)

Third Annual Village Toy Funatic LEGO BUILD-OFF!
2021-01-29 03:00 - 2021-02-27 12:00 | Village Toy Funatic, 232 Main Street, Ogunquit, Maine, 03907
It is going to be bigger and better than ever with more prizes donated by LEGO and two new age divisions.
You asked for it…and we listened! We are adding 2 new categories…14-18 and an Adult division. We know that LEGO is not just for kids…BIG kids love it too! So here is your chance to show us what you’ve got! This is now a family event!
We will also be accepting virtual entries. If you cannot bring your masterpiece to the store, you can now enter our LEGO Build-Off by sending us a picture. We will post those on our social media pages as well as include them in our front windows.
Use your imagination to build a LEGO creation and compete with other master builders to win this year’s LEGO Build-Off! Beat the winter/Covid blues and join in the fun! The Build-Off is a great way to get your kiddos to use their wonderful imagination to create a unique LEGO masterpiece! Use your personal LEGO collection to build a vision from an experience, a favorite location, a scene from a book, a super cool vehicle, a colorful building, a crazy flying machine, or your favorite animal! The possibilities are limitless! Once complete, bring it into the store and enter into our LEGO Build-Off. (no official LEGO sets can be used) All Entries will be displayed in our front windows on Main Street in Ogunquit. Not to worry, all masterpieces will be returned to the master builder!
PRIZES: This year, LEGO has graciously donated amazing prizes. There will 3 winners in each category.
Here are the VTF LEGO Build-Off Official Rules!
~The Challenge begins January 29-February 27. So let the building begin! Winners will be announced on February 28th. Voting will be done at the store by our customers and our team of Toy Experts.
~Age Categories: Ages 3-5 Ages 6-8 Ages 9-13, Ages 14-18 and Adult
~Maximum size of each entry is 18” wide X 18” Deep X 18” High. When your masterpiece is complete, simply drop it off at the store between January 29-February 27. (Please remember we are only open Friday-Sundays until February vacation week when we will be open every day, so make your plans accordingly!) We will also be accepting entries via email. Please send us a picture of the masterpiece with the master builder via email. toys@villagetoyfunatic.com Include your contact information, age of the master builder and name of creation. Only first names will be posted with the entries in our windows. All entries will be on display in our front window until the end of the challenge.
~IMPORTANT RULES ~ Have fun! Be Creative! Use your imagination! Think outside the box! Be original! And NO help from others!
