Let the Children Play Toyshop

13/08/2026

🏢✨ THE BIG REVEAL: NEW PERMANENT SHOP Q&As ✨🏢

"Bill the Builder" is still incredibly busy behind the scenes at our brand-new location on Victoria Street 🛠️🪚! While the transformation is underway, we have been receiving so many wonderful questions from our amazing community.

You’ve been wondering about the location, the timeline, and just how big this new space is going to be - so we’ve put together all the answers for you right here! Swipe through the graphics to get the full scoop on our upcoming move 🕵️‍♂️📜

We are working hard to bring you something truly magical, and we promise to share some behind-the-scenes progress pictures with you very soon. Stay tuned 📸📦!

📍 Where to find us in the meantime: We are fully open, fully stocked, and running all our usual events at our temporary home at 127 Sydney Street, Mackay. Come down and explore!

Have another question about the new shop that we didn't cover in the graphics? Drop it in the comments below and we'll answer it for you 👇

13/08/2026

🏉🐾 SUIT UP FOR THE FINALS, MINI LEGENDS 🐾🏉

The 2026 NRL Finals countdown is officially on! With the final Top 8 teams locked into a high-stakes race to September, it's time for the littlest footy fans in Mackay to show their true colours 🏆✨

We're so excited to have the officially licensed Little Safari Mini Mascots range, and matching costume sets, on our shelves right now!

Whether your household is cheering for the powerhouse Panthers, riding the wave with the Sharks, or backing our very own Queensland Cowboys or Dolphins to go all the way, we have the ultimate dress-up gear to bring match day to life 🤠⭐️🐬

Why mini fans (and parents) are obsessed:
🎭 Mask & Tail/Cape Combos: Lightweight, soft, and superhero-inspired to turn your mini me into the ultimate team mascot!
☁️ Zero-Itch Comfort: Meticulously crafted with premium, soft fabrics made for hours of enthusiastic finals play- not one-time wear!
🚀 Endless Imagination: High-quality, open-ended designs that transform from a stadium supporter outfit into a backyard adventure kit.

Pop in store to grab your team's mascot gear, or check out our full dress-up collection online 🤩🛍🛒

Browse our range: https://www.playmackay.com.au/collections/mini-mascot

Which Top 8 team is your little mascot backing for the Premiership flag this year? Drop your team emojis below... 👇👇

12/08/2026

Cracking some Chinese Pokemon packs in store now and check out the pretties!!

11/08/2026

🛴💥 AAAND THEY ARE BACK... FOR THE FOURTH TIME 💥🛴

Wow, Mackay! We knew you'd love the incredible Mini Deluxe Rock & Go LED Micro Scooter, but we honestly didn't expect them to completely sell out three times over 😱🎉

If you missed out on the previous rounds, your patience has officially paid off. We have just unpacked a fresh delivery, and have exactly ONE available in each beautiful colour again 🩵🩷💜💚

Why is this scooter so popular? It's an award-winning 6-in-1 design that grows seamlessly alongside your child 🏆✨! It transitions through six clever stages - starting as a supported baby rocker and evolving all the way into their very first adjustable stand-up Micro Scooter 👶➡️🧒

We have just one left in each of these stunning shades:
🌿 Sage
🌸 Dusty Pink
🔮 Lavender Mist
🐳 Slate

Available in store, and online for Click & Collect only: https://www.playmackay.com.au/products/mini-deluxe-rock-go-led-micro-scooter

We are so excited to have the award-winning Micro Mini Deluxe Rock & Go LED in-store! 🛴 🤩 🎉

This 6-in-1 marvel just took home the 2026 Australian Toy Association Product of the Year Specialty Winner, and it’s easy to see why!

This modular powerhouse is designed to grow with your child from ages 1 to 6 as it transforms to meet the needs of 6 developmental stages.
Sibling Bonus! The modular design means two kids can play at once - one can rock on the base while the other zooms around on the scooter.

11/08/2026

🐔🚀 BLAST OFF INTO SCIENCE WEEK WITH STORYTIME TOMORROW 🚀🐔

Here at Let the Children Play, we love STEAM 🧪✨🧠! With National Science Week commencing this Saturday, we're super eager to celebrate, so we are jumping on board for two whole weeks - yes, that’s right, science-themed stories for Storytime, two weeks in a row!

Tomorrow we commence our big science celebration with the funky Aussie classic, Chooks in Space! Head on in to hear all about the silly shenanigans these crazy critters get up to in outer space 🪐🐔🚀🧑‍🚀🛰️🌌💫

You know the drill... no cost or bookings required! Just grab your little astronauts, zoom down to our big bright space, and join us for an out-of-this-world morning of intergalactic laughs and science-week fun. See you at 9:30am 👋📖✨🩵

08/08/2026

🕊️🐴🐙Full Eugy Restock! 📣 🤩

Can you spy the newest additions?Add them to your collection today!

06/08/2026

Ready to get creative this weekend? Bring the kids in this Saturday at 1pm for a fabulously fun afternoon of Karen's Crafty Kreations🎨🥳

We're painting and decorating gorgeous miniature Sam & Julia wooden door, ladder and letterbox sets. Your ticket includes the entire kit plus all materials, equipment, and expert guidance from Karen herself to make a beautiful childhood keepsake 🐭🚪🪜📬✨

🌸 Fun Craft Workshop! 🌸 Spring into Saturdays with some useable art! Join us for our Karen’s Crafty Kreations session. ✨Choose from a different option each fortnight at 1pm - see drop down menu. The Details: 📅 When: Every second Saturday except in School Holidays when they will be weekd...

04/08/2026

🧱🌈✨ BRAND NEW CONNETIX RELEASES HAVE ARRIVED ✨🌈🧱

Calling all magnetic tile fans! We're thrilled to announce that the latest, fabulously innovative range from Connetix has hit our shelves 🥳!

Connetix has taken open-ended, creative play to a whole new level with these game-changing new packs. Whether you're after on-the-go play or want to add epic tech and motion to your builds, we have you covered:
🧳 Travel Mini Pack (32pc): The ultimate travel companion! It comes in a beautiful, durable carrying case perfect for road trips, flights, café visits, and keeping busy hands creative on the go.
🚀 Light Rocket Pack (30pc): Prepare for lift-off! This stellar pack includes an explicit 'Light Up Tile' to illuminate their builds, perfect for constructing glowing rockets, spaceships, or night lights.
☄️ Ball Run Launcher Pack (47pc): Ready, set, LAUNCH! This pack introduces specialised launcher pieces to fire wooden balls through your runs, adding high-speed physics and engineering to tile time.
🌌 Ball Run Galaxy Pack (61pc): Take your ball runs to another dimension! This premium expansion features clear and dark translucent pieces to create a stunning, space-themed cosmic maze.

These are the perfect addition to your existing stash, or a wonderful way to start your Connetix collection. Pop in store to check them out!

04/08/2026

🌟🧡 FLY IN FOR A MAGICAL STORYTIME TOMORROW 🧡🌟

Oh, do we love a good Julia Donaldson story! With Room on the Broom currently showing at the MECC, we’ve been inspired to share another one of her classic tales with you 📖🩹💼⚜️🏰👑✨

Join Ros and Pack Rat at 9:30am tomorrow morning for the wonderful, heartwarming story of ZOG, and find out if the keenest dragon at Madam Dragon's school can finally win himself a golden star 🌟🧡

See you, and your little adventurers, down for a cozy morning of storytelling and mid-week community magic 🩵

03/08/2026

what an event!! Our Fifth year and it was bigger and better than ever. So much fun.