LARK Toys

LARK Toys, with over 20,000-sq-feet to explore, is one of the largest independent specialty toy stores in the country. Our knowledgeable family of staff is always happy to assist visitors as they enjoy self-guided tours throughout our unique facility. We offer a variety of family-friendly experiences, including:

• Our one-of-a-kind hand-carved Carousel ($2 rides every 30 minutes).
• LARK-exclusive wooden pull-toys & puzzles, made on location.
• Games & puzzles, science & nature, arts & crafts, puppets, dress-up, musical instruments, dolls & dollhouses, castles, magic, kites, wooden train sets, beach & bath toys, active games, and more.
• An array of new, classic, and award-winning titles to browse in our Bookstore.
• Miniatures, collectibles, replicas, nostalgic items, gag gifts, novelties, plush, vinyl, wood, tin, and wind-up toys.
• Memory Lane, our antique toy museum, with hundreds of toys & games on display.
• A Candy Store filled with taffy, gourmet jellybeans, and other timeless favorites.
• A Cafe for sandwiches & snacks, with an exquisite selection of ice cream flavors
• Fresh fudge available at The Fudge Tree
• Miniature Llamas
• A Carousel-side dining area (capacity 75+)
• Behind-the-scenes glimpses at our ongoing projects, creations, and renovations.
• A beautifully landscaped 18-hole Miniature Golf course, featuring a play-through mountain, waterfalls, ponds, streams, and the scenic bluffs of the Mississippi River valley on the horizon.
• Outdoor picnic area.

Store Hours:

January/February:
10:00am - 5:00pm (Fri, Sat & Sun only)

Spring Hours:
9:30am - 5:00pm, every day
Mini-Golf open when weather permits

Summer Hours:
10:00am - 6:00pm, seven days a week
Fri & Sat Mini-Golf open until 8:00pm
Late-night Group Mini-Golf available by reservation

Autumn Hours:
9:30am - 5:00pm, every day

 Exceptions: Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Early close Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Family owned & operated, LARK Toys is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, developmental products & services, and maintaining an environment that enriches social understanding, creativity, imaginative play, and fun for children of all ages.