Toy Drives In Simsbury: How To Make The Holidays Merry For Everyone

SIMSBURY, CT — While you’re checking off holiday gifts for family members, don’t forget the kids who aren’t on anyone’s shopping list and pick up some items for toy drives in Simsbury.

Here’s what you need to know in Simsbury:

Simsbury Rugby Toy Drive

• What: 2nd Annual Holiday Vendor Fair & SHS Rugby Toy Drive
• When: Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Old Well Tavern, 20 Tariffville Road, Simsbury, CT
• Details: Donate a new, unwrapped toy at their welcome table. The event features local vendors and artisans.

Cookies with Santa

• What: Cookies with Santa, benefiting Noah's Toy Drive
• When: Friday, Dec. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Where: Gather On Hopmeadow, 961 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, CT
• Details: Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate. Activities include meeting Santa, enjoying cookies and hot cocoa, and festive decorations.

Simsbury Community & Social Services

• What: 2025 Holiday Gift Program
• Information on where to drop off donations or apply for assistance can be found through Patch.
• Details: The program seeks families and residents to help with the holiday season.

Toys for Tots

One of the most well-known toy drives is the Toys for Tots campaign, led by the Marine Corps Reserves.

Since 1947, Toys for Tots drives across the country have collected 708 million toys that were distributed to 314 million children.

Besides dropping off new, unwrapped toys at several drop-off locations, people who want to support the campaign can also donate online.