Find Hidden Treasures at the Antique Doll and Toy Market

Aug 11, 2026, 7:55 AM

425 Magazine

Antique toy and doll enthusiasts ought to check out Lynnwood’s Antique Doll and Toy Market on Aug. 16 at the Embassy Suites. Marking the event’s second market of the year, the long-standing gathering is entering its 47th year of connecting collectors and sellers alike with shoppers on the hunt for everything from antiques to mid-century-modern goods. Who knows what might be found? Get more details here.

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