Toy drive closes Dec. 1 at Arlington Chamber
Five local partners accept unopened toys through the final day of the holiday season to stock the Mission Arlington Christmas Store.
By Nikolai Patterson ·
Households in Arlington can donate new, unopened toys to the Mission Joy Toy Drive through Dec. 1. The drive supports the Mission Arlington Christmas Store, which provides free holiday gifts to local families.
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce leads the effort. It operates in partnership with the City of Arlington, Arlington ISD, the Arlington Fire Department, and the Arlington Council of PTAs. Texas Trust Credit Union also supports the campaign. Donors must ensure items are sealed and new.
Donors can drop off items at the Chamber office during business hours. They can also bring donations to any upcoming Chamber event. The first opportunity is the Women’s Alliance Peer To Peer Mind Share on Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The VBC Roundtable follows on the same day from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Subsequent drop-off points include Business Over Breakfast with Ten10 Events on Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The Young Professionals host a Book Club with the Young Professionals on Nov. 11 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Jabber & Java with the Young Professionals takes place on Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Membership 101 runs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 16.
The 40 Under 40 Celebration 2026 occurs on Nov. 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cafecito Time with the Latino Business Alliance is scheduled for Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The BBA Café Pop Up Lunch follows on Nov. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. The Veterans Business Council Happy Hour: Allies and Friends is set for Nov. 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Chamber After Hours, Mosaic Moments takes place on Nov. 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is the last scheduled event before the final day. On Dec. 1, drop-offs are accepted at Business Over Breakfast with the Arlington Board of Realtors from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The Women’s Alliance Peer To Peer Mind Share runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and the VBC Roundtable meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Holiday Happy Hour with the Young Professionals concludes the drive from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. that day.
Donors may also leave items at partner locations at Arlington ISD, the City of Arlington, and the Arlington Fire Department. The Chamber hosts a donation drop-off celebration on Dec. 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts. AISD student performances are part of the event.
