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Help make a child’s holiday brighter. Here’s where to donate toys in Miramar

The yearly tradition of giving gifts to children in need is happening all over the city at holiday toy drives.
The yearly tradition of giving gifts to children in need is happening all over the city at holiday toy drives. Photo from Dan Dennis via Unsplash

The holiday season is all about giving and Miramar is full of ways to brighten a child’s day.

Donating new or gently used, unwrapped toys is an easy way to spread joy and make the season special for kids in need.

With Hanukkah starting Sunday, Dec. 14, and Christmas less than two weeks away, there’s still time to make a child’s holiday brighter with a donated toy.

Here are some ways to donate gifts for the holidays in Miramar:

Somerset Academy Toys for Tots Toy Drive — Through Dec. 16

Stop by the Somerset Academy main office to give new or slightly used unwrapped toys for the holidays through Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots is a large, national organization that helps disadvantaged kids by distributing toys, books and resources. The donations are facilitated by Somerset Academy National Junior Honors Society.

Miramar Toy Drive — Through Dec. 17

You can drop off new unopened toys for children up to age 12 at six Miramar Fire Rescue stations. Toys will be distributed to Miramar families on Saturday, Dec. 20.

Toi Spa Miramar Christmas Toy Drive — Through Dec. 18

Toi Spa Miramar at 12647 Miramar Parkway is partnering with Handfuls of Hope Drive and the Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation to collect toys for children. It is accepting new, unwrapped toys of at least $10 in value and in return giving out free cocktails. This nail spa is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 am. to 5 p.m.

Community Health Fair and Toy Drive — Dec. 19

Donate to support Angels for Humanity at this community health fair and toy drive at 8910 Miramar Parkway. Calixte Medical Center, Miramar Podiatry and We Stand Together are teaming up to provide a space from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. where attendees can learn more about health and wellness through local vendors, get health screenings and donate a toy for children in need.

This story was originally published December 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM.

Morgan C. Mullings
Miramar News
Miramar reporter Morgan C. Mullings was raised in Miramar and returned there after reporting in Boston and New York City. A St. John’s University graduate, she began in local politics and went on to edit and fact-check for editorial publications. Her cat, Oscar, is her favorite coworker.