The Big Aldi Toy Event is back, with a lovely range of wooden toys for tots to tweens. Whether you’re planning ahead for Christmas or just love a good browse, here are our favourite picks from this year’s line-up.
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Wooden toys have seen a huge surge in popularity, thanks to their timeless design and durability. They’re fantastic for encouraging imaginative play, creativity, social skills, real-world learning and problem-solving. The added bonus of little to no plastic tat is a big part of what makes the Aldi Toy Event so popular with parents.
Kettle Set with Mugs, Mug Stand, Milk Jug, Sugar Bowl, Sugar Cubes and Spoon. Suitable for ages 3+ years.
There’s so much to choose from this year! Imaginations will be put to great use with toys like the cash register, shop, doll’s house, airport, car garage and fire station. Similarly, those household tasks that seem to fascinate younger children can be picked up in toy form – ironing board, dustpan and brush, shopping trolley and more.
It was really hard to narrow down our favourites – the level of detail in the toys is fab. Just check out the kitchen equipment sets, particularly the sushi set and the coffee collection that will have your little ones trained up as mini baristas in no time!
17-piece wooden sushi set. Suitable for ages 3+ years.
We’re particularly fond of the teepee tents, the pull-along unicorn, the baking sets, and those giant sloth teddies that always seem to find their way into someone’s trolley!
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What’s On Offer at the Big Aldi Toy Event?
In short, a huge range of practical and imagination-building wooden toys, storage furniture, on-trend sloths, teepee tents, musical instruments, balance bikes, games, soft toys and a whole lot more!
Take a look through some of our favourites below – check your local Aldi or the Aldi website for exact arrival dates and store availability.
Activity Cube
Wooden pull-along animal (choose from bunny, dog, elephant or unicorn), suitable from 18 months. Wooden activity cube (choose from 2 colours), suitable from 12 months.
Balance Bike
Balance bike (choose from Peppa Pig or Bing), suitable for ages 2-4 years.
Premium Kitchen
Premium wooden toy kitchen, suitable from 3 years.
Fire Station
17-piece Fire Station Set with Fire Engine, Firefighters, Rescue Dog and more, suitable for ages 3+ years.
2-in-1 Play Shop and Theatre
2-in-1 Wooden Play Shop and Theatre, suitable from 3 years.
Play Food Sets
Wooden Play Food set (various options), suitable from 3 years.
Doctor’s Set
Wooden doctor’s set, suitable from 3 years.
Doll’s Furniture
Wooden Cot/High Chair/Pram, suitable from 18 months.
Airport
19-piece Airport Set with Helicopter, Runway, Baggage Van and more, suitable from 3 years.
Nativity Set
Nativity Scene, suitable from 3 years.
Vanity Set
Vanity set, suitable from 3 years.
Doll’s House
Wooden Doll’s House (available in cream and pink), suitable from 3 years.
Doll’s House Furniture
Wooden Doll’s House Furniture (choose from 23-piece indoor or 30-piece outdoor set), suitable from 3 years.
Food Prep
17-piece Chopping Board Set, suitable from 3 years.
Tool Belt
Tool Belt set (choose from DIY, Barber or Hairdresser Set), suitable from 3 years.
Dressing Up
Toy Box and Children’s Dress Up Rail, suitable from 3 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Aldi Toy Event happen?
Aldi typically runs its toy event in the run-up to Christmas, with wooden toys and playsets landing in stores for a limited time. Check your local Aldi or the Aldi website for exact dates, as these can vary year to year.
Are all the toys made of wood?
The event is best known for its wooden toy range, but you’ll usually also find soft toys, ride-ons, games and other non-wooden items alongside the wooden pieces.
Do the toys sell out quickly?
Popular items in Aldi’s special buy events tend to move fast, so if you have your eye on something specific, it’s worth planning to shop early once the range is in store.
Are these toys suitable for babies and toddlers?
Yes – the range covers a wide age span, with pieces suitable from around 12-18 months right up through to older children, so there’s usually something for every age and stage.
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