your insider guide to the best deals · nov 27 & 28

black friday &small businesssaturday.✦

the gift that keeps on playing.

This holiday season, give the gift of play from your favorite little play cafe in East Tosa. Giftable memberships (with a free mug & keychain), discounted class pack bundles, a gift certificate bonus & surprise tote grab bags for the first 100 guests on Small Business Saturday. Members shop every deal a day early.

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giftable memberships (+ a free mug & keychain) are here through dec 31.

Families playing at Little Village Play Cafe in East Tosa, Wauwatosa
Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosa
Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosa
Kids playing in the play space at Little Village
Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosa

the deals

this year'sbest deals.

four ways to give the gift of play & shop small this holiday season.

A Little Village giftable membership welcome kit tied with a velvet bow, an experience gift for kids and families in Wauwatosa
free with every giftable membership

01giftable memberships

a membership, tied with a bow.

memories, not more stuff. the experience gift they'll use all year.

Give unlimited play to the family who has everything, or the grandparents looking for the perfect experience gift. Every giftable membership comes with a welcome kit: member cards, a Little Village keychain & ceramic mug (while supplies last), all tied together with a bow.

6 months of play$120
1 full year of play$200

what's included:

  • ✦unlimited play + 10% member discount
  • ✦private member-only playtimes
  • ✦welcome kit: member cards, keychain & mug

the nitty gritty

who
Everyone. Members shop first on Fri, Nov 27.
when
Through Thu, Dec 31
where
In store, or online with the gift links below (no code needed)
free gifts
Mug & keychain, while supplies last

no code needed. the gift price is built right into the link.

02small business saturday · sat, nov 28 · 8am to 1pm

the first 100 people get a surprise tote.

our "field of play" racing sausages tote grab bags are back for small business saturday.

The first 100 people through the door get a Field of Play Racing Sausages tote filled with surprise swag. Plus, everyone can spin our prize wheel for a special prize. Hidden inside a few lucky totes:

the nitty gritty

who
First 100 guests through the door
when
Sat, Nov 28 · doors open at 8am
plus
Spin the prize wheel, open to everyone
The Field of Play mural at Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosathe field of play mural
Little Learners play-based toddler class at Little Village Story Sprouts drop-off preschool class at Little Village

03discounted class pack bundles

buy 4 classes, get 2 free

six mondays of music, stories & play for the price of four.

Stock up on Little Learners (ages 1 to 3 with a grown-up) or Story Sprouts (ages 3 to 5, drop-off with lunch). Perfect for your own crew, or as an experience gift that grows with them.

6 for $100little learners reg. $150
6 for $180story sprouts reg. $270

the nitty gritty

who
Everyone. Members shop first on Fri, Nov 27.
when
Through Mon, Nov 30
where
In store, or online with code LEARNERS2FREE or SPROUTS2FREE

tap a button to copy the code, then paste it at checkout

Coffee and play at Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosa

04the gift certificate bonus

buy $100 in gift cards, get a $10 gift certificate

one for them, a little something for future you.

For every $100 in Little Village gift cards you buy, we'll add a free $10 gift certificate. Use it on your next latte or snack plate, or tuck it in a stocking.

the nitty gritty

who
Everyone. Members shop first on Fri, Nov 27.
when
Through Fri, Dec 25
where
In store only (not available online)

members only · black friday

membersshop first.

you're the heart of this village, so you get first dibs.

Come in any time on Black Friday, Nov 27, from 8am to 8pm and every deal is yours a full day early, plus a free mimosa on us (one per member, 21+). Don't forget your member card to unlock your early access perks.

early access pass fri, nov 27 8am to 8pm · in store
  • a free mimosa (one per member, 21+)
  • giftable memberships + a free mug & keychain
  • class pack bundles: buy 4, get 2 free
  • a $10 gift certificate with every $100 in gift cards

bring your member card!

+ add to calendar

the dates

mark your calendar.

  1. 01
    black fridayfri, nov 27 · 8am to 8pm

    Open play all day. Members get early access to every deal in store, plus a free mimosa (21+).

    + add to calendar
  2. 02
    small business saturdaysat, nov 28 · 8am to 1pm

    All deals open to everyone, plus surprise totes for the first 100 guests & the prize wheel.

    + add to calendar
  3. 03
    class pack bundlesthrough mon, nov 30

    Buy 4 Little Learners or Story Sprouts classes & get 2 free, in store or online.

    little learners · LEARNERS2FREEstory sprouts · SPROUTS2FREE
  4. 04
    giftable membershipsthrough thu, dec 31

    6 months for $120 or a year for $200, with a free mug & keychain while supplies last. In store or online.

    give 6 months give 1 year
  5. 05
    gift certificate bonusthrough fri, dec 25

    Buy $100 in gift cards, get a free $10 gift certificate. In store only.

    reserve a playtime
A sunny morning at Little Village Play Cafe
the village
Abi Gilman's family
my crew
Abi Gilman, owner of Little Village Play Cafe
hi, i'm abi!

a note from abi

when you shop small, you're not just buying a gift. you're keeping a village going.

When I started building Little Village, I had a newborn on my hip, two little ones at home & a big dream of a place where families could feel less alone. You turned that dream into a real village.

Every latte, every birthday party, every Monday class & every friend you've brought along keeps our doors open. I see it, & I'm so deeply grateful. Thank you for choosing small, for choosing us & for making East Tosa such a wonderful place to grow up.

with love, abi & the little village crew

good to know

questions, answered.

When is Small Business Saturday at Little Village?

Small Business Saturday: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 8am to 1pm

Members early access: Black Friday, Nov 27, 8am to 8pm

Where: Little Village Play Cafe, 6505 W North Ave, Wauwatosa (East Tosa)

How long do the deals last?
  • Surprise totes & prize wheel: Sat, Nov 28 only (first 100 guests for totes)
  • Discounted class pack bundles: through Mon, Nov 30
  • Gift certificate bonus: through Fri, Dec 25
  • Giftable memberships: through Thu, Dec 31

Members can shop every deal starting Black Friday, Nov 27.

Can I shop the deals online?

Yes, for two of them:

  • Giftable memberships: no code needed, just use the gift link for 6 months or 1 year
  • Class pack bundles: use code LEARNERS2FREE for Little Learners or SPROUTS2FREE for Story Sprouts
  • In store only: the gift certificate bonus, surprise totes, prize wheel & members' free mimosa
What if I become a member on Black Friday?

Absolutely, yes! Join online or in store on Black Friday & you'll get early access to every deal right away (plus your free mimosa, 21+).

Become a member

What comes with a giftable membership?

Each giftable membership includes:

  • Unlimited play
  • A 10% member discount
  • Private member-only playtimes
  • Member cards
  • A Little Village ceramic mug (while supplies last)
  • A Little Village keychain (while supplies last)

All tied together with a bow, ready for Christmas morning. See membership details

Do you ship giftable memberships?

We're not able to ship giftable memberships (or anything else). Our small business just isn't set up for shipping, so everything is picked up at the cafe.

Shopping from out of town for someone near Wauwatosa? Buy online & the recipient can pick up their welcome kit on their next visit.

What's in the surprise totes?

The first 100 guests on Small Business Saturday get a "Field of Play" Racing Sausages tote filled with surprise swag. Hidden in the totes:

  • 50 play passes
  • Ten $10 gift cards
  • Five $50 gift cards
  • One $100 gift card

Everyone can spin the prize wheel for a special prize, too.

How does the gift certificate bonus work?
  • Buy $100 in Little Village gift cards, get a free $10 gift certificate
  • Available through Fri, Dec 25
  • In store only (not available online)
Which classes are in the buy 4, get 2 free deal?
  • Little Learners: play-based toddler class, ages 1 to 3 with a grown-up
  • Story Sprouts: drop-off preschool class, ages 3 to 5, lunch included

Both meet on Mondays.

shop small · east tosa

see you atthe village.

thank you for shopping small. it means more than you know.

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6505 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213