KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Children across the Monadnock Region will have an opportunity to experience the joy of giving this holiday season through the Kids Collaborative’s annual Holiday Bazaar, which provides free gifts for children to give to their parents, guardians and siblings.
This year’s bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5 Harmony Lane in Keene. The event is intended to ease some of the financial pressures families may face during the holidays while allowing children to experience the excitement of choosing gifts for the people they love.
The Kids Collaborative serves approximately 300 households with children. At the bazaar, each child can select a gift for every member of their family at no cost. Volunteers then help wrap the presents so children can bring home gifts ready for the holidays.
To make the event a success, the organization is asking the community to contribute both donations and volunteer time.
Adult volunteers are needed to help children select gifts and assist with wrapping. Those interested in volunteering can sign up through Signup Genius. 
The organization is also accepting donations of new and like-new items through Dec. 11. Requested items include toys, games and gifts for children, presents suitable for teenagers, and gifts for mothers, grandmothers, fathers and grandparents.
Holiday wrapping supplies are also needed, including wrapping paper, gift boxes, gift bags, tape, ribbon and bows.
The Kids Collaborative is not accepting used items.
Those who would rather shop online can support the bazaar through the organization’s Amazon Holiday Bazaar wish list, which features items needed for the event. Purchasing directly from the list is another way for community members to help ensure children have gifts to give their families.
Physical donations can be delivered to the Kids Collaborative office at 5 Harmony Lane in Keene, open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Holiday Bazaar reflects the Kids Collaborative’s broader mission of helping children access experiences and opportunities that build confidence, encourage exploration and strengthen their connections to the community.
For more information about the bazaar, donation needs or volunteer opportunities, visit thekidscollab.org or call 603-352-0109.