Children Only Shop & Bruce the Spruce

Date and Time

Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 12pm - 3pm

Location

Details

The animated figures that once adorned the H.C. Prange’s department store windows are featured in this exhibit along with the Enchanted Forest, the Snow Babies and charming forest animal collections.

Bruce the Spruce, the lovable talking Christmas tree who once chatted with holiday shoppers at Prange’s, is awake at select times to talk with guests.

The Children Only Shop, a whimsical re-creation of the H.C. Prange’s holiday experience, is back for its 19th year in a row!
Children ages 4-12 are invited to purchase from an assortment of holiday gifts for $4 each and have them gift-wrapped.
Find the perfect present for everyone on your list!
Entrance to the Children Only Shop is included with museum admission.

*Please note that the Children Only Shop only accepts cash and check payment.

Bruce the Spruce will be awake & the Children Only Shop will be open:

Saturday, November 21st @ 12pm - 3pm
Saturday, November 28th @ 12pm - 3pm
Sunday, November 29th @ 12pm - 3pm
Tuesday, December 1st @ 4pm - 7pm
Wednesday, December 2nd @ 4pm - 7pm
Saturday, December 5th @ 12pm - 3pm
Saturday, December 12th @ 12pm - 3pm
Tuesday, December 15th @ 4pm - 7pm
Saturday, December 19th @ 12pm - 3pm

Sing-Along with Bruce the Spruce!
Join Bruce the Spruce and his friends at the Neville for an hour of joyous singing and making merry!

These events are included with the price of admission.

Tuesday, December 1st @ 5pm - 6pm
Wednesday, December 2nd @ 5pm - 6pm
Tuesday, December 15th @ 5pm - 6pm