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A Day of Giving 2026

For families · Para familias

Need a hand this holiday?

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Who it's for

A Day of Giving is for families in our community who need a little support this Christmas. Registration is free and open.

What to expect

  • Registration required
  • Children must be present to receive gifts
  • Supplies are limited, while supplies last
  • Saturday, December 19, 2026, 7 AM – 3 PM, while supplies last.
  • Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382.
  • Kids go home with a toy. Families sit down to a holiday meal. Nobody pays.
  • Arrive early. Parking may be limited.

Para quién es

A Day of Giving es para familias de nuestra comunidad que necesitan un poco de apoyo esta Navidad. El registro es gratuito y está abierto.

Qué puede esperar

  • Se requiere registro
  • Los niños deben estar presentes para recibir regalos
  • Suministros limitados
  • Sábado, 19 de diciembre de 2026, de 7 AM a 3 PM, mientras duren los suministros.
  • Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382.
  • Los niños se van a casa con un juguete. Las familias se sientan a una comida navideña. Nadie paga.
  • Llegue temprano; el estacionamiento puede ser limitado.

Hours, parking, and a map are on the Visit page.

Long tables piled with toys and stuffed animals inside the gym
Stuffed animals as far as you could see.
A family posing with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 2025
A photo with Santa, 2025.
A volunteer helping kids pick out gifts at a table, 2025
Help at the gift tables, 2025.

The day

What the day feels like

What families can expect, based on past years.

  • A young child in a Santa hat choosing a teddy bear from the toy tables

    Free toys, chosen by the kids

    Children shop for their own gifts with a volunteer at their side. In 2025, kids shopped alongside a volunteer Elf.

  • A holiday meal

    Families sit down together to a holiday meal.

  • A child visiting Santa at Santa's Corner

    A day of fun

    Bounce houses, festive activities and visits with Santa.

  • Firefighters and police officers with Santa outdoors in front of the event banner

    Neighbors who care

    Peoria Police and Fire have joined families on site at past events, along with hundreds of local volunteers.

There is no cost to attend. Everything is donated by local businesses, community partners and people who live here. Activities shown are from past years.

Be part of the 10th annual A Day of Giving

Saturday, December 19, 2026, at Peoria Sports Complex. Register your family, give a Saturday, or help pay for the day.