Picture this: a collaborative space where kids can explore endless goodies while parents shop for delicious dinner options next door. Now open your eyes—that’s exactly what you’ll get at Tina’s Market and Goodies Toy Store, which recently opened in Homewood.

Goodies Toy Store

Welcome to Goodies Toy Store. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)
Choose a bucket size + build your perfect toy bucket. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)
Enjoy take home fun at Goodies Toy Store. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

A new kind of toy store + play concept is open across from Central Park in Homewood.

Called Goodies Toy Store, this first-of-its-kind business sells goodie bags and boxes for kids to fill with toys and play onsite.

Location: 3027 Central Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10AM-6PM | Saturday + Sunday 9AM-4PM
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How Goodies Toy Store works

Tinas Market and Goodies 22 Inside look at the new Goodies Toy Store + Tina's Market in Central Homewood [PHOTOS] — Pick out the perfect party favor at Goodies Toy Store. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Tinas Market and Goodies 17 Inside look at the new Goodies Toy Store + Tina's Market in Central Homewood [PHOTOS] — Pick out the perfect party favor at Goodies Toy Store. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

The new toy store is the brainchild of Ginny and Joe Leavens, whom you may recognize as the owners of Homewood Bagel Company.

Here is how it works:

Think “candy store concept with a toy store style.”

When kids enter, they are given a pail or shopping cart to collect small toys and goodies from over 75 plastic tubes.

They’ll discover a huge variety of fun finds, including:

Army men
Art supplies
Bouncy balls
Building blocks + legos
Fashion jewelry
Hacky sacks
Keychains
Matchbox cars
Miniature farm animals
And much more

Once kids collect all the toys they want, they’ll receive a personalized bag or box (depending on size). They can decorate their box on the store’s large craft table.

After taking home their goodies, they can bring them back and exchange them for new items (at a discounted rate, too!)

Meanwhile, parents can enjoy coffee and treats in the lounge.

Goodie boxes range from $7 to $35.

The Leavens also intend to host birthday parties and other celebrations where kids can build and decorate boxes and enjoy other fun party games.

Tina’s Market

I can’t wait to stock up on spaghetti and meatballs. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)
The friendly faces behind Tina’s Market. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)
Enjoy a treat on the patio at Tina’s Market. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Tina’s Market is your new go-to spot for delicious homemade meals to enjoy at home, alongside convenient grab-and-go options and nostalgic treats. Enjoy Southern comfort food like:

Grab ‘N Go lunches
- Greek chicken salad with mixed greens
- Tina’s Market snack packs
- Meat lunchables
Snacks and sides
- Avgolemono soup
- Spanakopita (spinach pies) + Tiropita (cheese pies)
- Greek chicken salad or tuna salad in cups or pints
- Protein Balls: Salted Chocolate Tahini or Chunky PB Chip
Take-home meals
- Meat lasagna—(regular or GF)
- Shrimp FETAccine
- Spaghetti + meatballs
- Greek chicken + rice
- Veggie lasagna (GF)
- Brunch Pitas (Conecuh sausage, eggs + cheeses)

Location: 3027 Central Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:30AM-6PM | Friday 10:30AM-5PM | Saturday 10:30AM-3PM | Sunday 11AM-3PM
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Supporting local in Birmingham

Tinas Market and Goodies 1 Inside look at the new Goodies Toy Store + Tina's Market in Central Homewood [PHOTOS] — Stop by for weekly specials at Tina’s Market. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Tinas Market and Goodies 4 Inside look at the new Goodies Toy Store + Tina's Market in Central Homewood [PHOTOS] — Stop by for weekly specials at Tina’s Market. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

The adorable market in Homewood takes pride in supporting local vendors, especially women-owned businesses, by offering a diverse selection of goods like: