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# Mini Main Street Returns Saturday for Children's Holiday Shopping Experience
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/mini-main-street-returns-saturday-for-childrens-holiday-shopping-experience/
- Published: 2025-12-01T14:56:38.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-29T22:42:56.000Z
- Description: Annual Event Gives Kids Chance to Shop Independently for Family Gifts with Help from Elves
- Author: Molli Fawl
- Tags: McPherson County, dnn

Children will have the opportunity to shop independently for family holiday gifts this Saturday at McPherson Main Street's annual Mini Main Street event.

The three-hour event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building and is designed for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.

Volunteer "Elved Helpers" will guide young shoppers as they browse and select gifts for family members. All items are priced at $15 or less, and free gift wrapping will be provided to keep purchases a surprise.

In addition to shopping, the event will feature cookies with Santa Claus, photo opportunities, and make-and-take holiday craft stations.

The program has been a McPherson tradition for several years, giving children hands-on experience with budgeting and gift-giving while maintaining the element of surprise for their families.

Volunteers are still needed to help with the event. Those interested can contact McPherson Main Street at 620-241-7430.

The event is open to the public and sponsored in part by a grant from the McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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