{"id":9892,"date":"2023-08-25T15:19:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T19:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/learningexpress.com\/franchise\/?p=9892"},"modified":"2023-08-25T15:19:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T19:19:08","slug":"learning-express-toys-of-andover-hosts-grand-opening-weekend-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/learning-express-toys-of-andover-hosts-grand-opening-weekend-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Express Toys of Andover Hosts Grand Opening Weekend Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t\n

Andover, MA, August 25, 2023<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Join Learning Express Toys, the nation\u2019s\nlargest specialty toy retailer, for a fun-filled, weekend-long Grand Opening\ncelebration at its newly reopened location in Andover, MA, Friday, September 8th<\/sup>\nthrough Sunday, September 10th<\/sup>. The weekend will kick off with a\nribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday at 1pm followed by activities, discounts,\ngiveaways, Pipedream cupcake truck and appearances from beloved children\u2019s\ncharacters such as Bluey, Spiderman, Barbie and Elsa throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owner Sarah\nAshworth is excited to reopen a local favorite saying, \u201cWe are so excited to be bringing such an\ninstitution back to the community. My kids and I were here for every birthday\nparty as they were growing up. I am looking forward to partnering with the\nlocal schools, PTO, and other businesses to see how we can all help each other.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the value of visiting a local toy\nstore, Ashworth continued, \u201cMy family has run a seasonal toy store in Perkins\nCove in Ogunquit, ME for the last 13 years and we have seen first-hand the joy\nthat a toy store can bring.  A local toy\nstore is a special place for families to celebrate the magic of childhood \u2013 a\nbirthday, the holidays, a stellar report card, dance recital, graduation or\nwhere children come to spend their hard earned allowance.  We are so thrilled to bring the magic of a\nLearning Express Toy store back to the Andover community and surrounding towns.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like its other 90+\ntoy store locations, Learning Express Toys of Andover sets itself apart from\nthe \u201cbig-box\u201d stores by carrying unique toys with high play value and exclusive\nproducts that focus on the toys and gifts kids want. The store also provides complimentary\nservices such as free gift wrapping, in-store events, personalization of a\nvariety of items, and a \u201cbirthday box\u201d children\u2019s gift registry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand\nOpening Weekend Schedule:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday 9\/8:<\/strong>
\nRibbon Cutting (1pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bluey Meet & Greet (3:30pm – 4:30pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 9\/09:<\/strong>
\nSpiderman + Barbie Meet & Greet (1:30pm – 2:30pm)
\nPipedream Cupcake Truck (12-2:30pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 9\/10:<\/strong>
\nElsa Meet & Greet (1 – 2pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For\nup-to-date event information, follow Learning Express of Andover on social\nmedia or sign up for their emails here:\nhttps:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/su\/Pr6vraJ <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Store Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong>  34 Park Street Suite 103, Andover, MA, 01810<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone:<\/strong> (978)-474-0555<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website:<\/strong>\nhttps:\/\/learningexpress.com\/locator\/store\/?code=andover<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook:<\/strong>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/learningexpressandover<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instagram: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Learningexpressandover\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TikTok: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@learningexpressandover?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email Sign Up<\/strong>:  https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/su\/Pr6vraJ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Learning Express Toys &\nGifts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning\nExpress Toys & Gifts is the nation’s leading franchisor of specialty toy\nstores with more than 90 locations across the country – each one locally owned\nand operated. Providing an extraordinary shopping experience, Learning Express\nToys is best known for its knowledgeable and playful sales staff and its unique\nproduct mix (birth \u2013 age 14). Believing that everyone who walks through the\ndoors should be WOWED, Learning Express Toys focuses on toys, gifts &\nexperiences that celebrate life\u2019s best moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A\nbirthday gift registry, free gift wrapping, free personalization, civic\nfundraising and regularly scheduled children\u2019s events contribute to the\nenergetic atmosphere and exceptional customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To\nlearn more about Learning Express Toys, franchise opportunities, or a store\nnear you, visit learningexpress.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\nFor more information, interview requests, and media inquiries, please contact Sarah\nAshworth at LearningEAndover@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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