Update June 9: Christine Osborne, owner of Wonder Works, announced yesterday that Wonderfest, the company’s first ever free summer kickoff festival, drew more than 2,000 guests to the store’s West Ashley location!

The family event was held in the rear parking lot of the store and featured hot summer toys, local musical acts, video games, food, activities, child entrepreneurs and pet adoptions. Wonder Works donated $2,000 from the day’s sales at both store locations to benefit the event’s select charity, Abby’s Friends. The donation benefits the charity’s mission to enhance the quality of life for all Type I Diabetics by encouraging advances in Diabetes Research, Management, and Care.

First reporting: Like free food, toys, games, face painting, music and more? This Saturday, Wonder Works is hosting the first ever Wonderfest, a free family summer kick-off event from 11-4 p.m. at their West Ashley store, 975 Savannah Highway. 

The popular local toy store is bringing in tons of local entertainment and vendors to help with the event, including The 3 Dudes and silhouette artist Clay Rice. Every child will also receive a free toy from the Wonder Works Wonder Box. 

Moms and dads can also relax with a free chair massage, manicures and pedicures. Pet Helpers will also be there with adoptable puppies and kittens. 

Click on over to the Wonderfest Facebook event page for the day's full line-up, and like Wonder Works to participate in the event's multiple contests whose winners will be announced on Saturday.