Run by the same folks that brought you Scratch ‘n’ Sniff nearby, Pumpkin Moon is one of those wonderful unique toy and gift stores that I love to check out on a regular basis. It is definitely a pop-culture driven store, with a great selection of T-shirts and Bobblehead figures to look through. The front of the store is lined with baskets filled with cheap but unique plastic trinkets that you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else, as well as lots of novelty items such as magnets and toys—basically a hodgepodge of knick-knacks and goodies kids would love. The back of the store is filled with unique greeting cards and more “grown-up” gift stuff like stationery or keychains. For those who like collectibles (especially old-school toy robots and wind-ups) this is definitely a place to visit. Overall, if you’re looking for a wacky gift or greeting card for an immature adult in your life, this is the first stop in Oak Park.
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