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Community invited to join Papa Smurf, Smurfette, and Brainy for a day of family fun, music, crafts and more at Gardner White’s Shelby Township and Taylor store locations.
Detroit, MI (September 2025) — Gardner White, Michigan’s #1 furniture and mattress retailer, is inviting families to experience a day of Smurf-filled excitement with free meet-and-greet events featuring Papa Smurf, Smurfette, and Brainy from the hit movie “The Smurfs.” Families and fans of all ages are welcome to enjoy a Smurf-tastic day of adventure on Saturday, September 20, at two Gardner White store locations:
- Gardner White Shelby Township (14055 Hall Rd.): 10 a.m. – Noon
- Gardner White Taylor (22035 Eureka Rd.): 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
“The Smurfs” meet-and-greet will include free photo opportunities with the Smurfs, kid-friendly activities, arts & crafts, and music and dancing with Ralph Thompkins, Owner of SWAG Kids Gym in West Bloomfield. Light snacks will be provided.
“At Gardner White, we are committed to creating meaningful and memorable experiences for families in our community,” said Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White. “Hosting ‘The Smurfs’ at our stores is a unique opportunity to bring people together in a fun and engaging way. We look forward to welcoming families for a day filled with joy, laughter, and connection.”
For more information and to RSVP to a “Smurfs” meet-and-greet, please visit Gardnerwhite.com (direct link here).
Gardner White is a proud 113-year family owned and operated business headquartered in Warren, Michigan. Rooted in providing customers quality products, great value, and innovative services, Gardner White is dedicated to the communities they serve and is the proud presenting sponsor of America’s Thanksgiving Parade, and the Official Furniture and Mattress Store of the Detroit Lions. With 20 stores around the state, Gardner White is the only Michigan furniture and mattress store to provide same-day delivery and nighttime delivery for busy working families. From designer brands to budget-friendly finds, Gardner White truly has something for every style and every price point. For more information, visit www.gardner-white.com.
About Gardner White
Family-owned and operated for 113 years across four generations, Gardner White is Michigan’s #1 furniture and mattress retailer with 20 stores around the state and parent company to GW HOME. Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Gardner White is rooted in providing customers quality products, great value and innovative services, and is deeply dedicated to the communities they serve. Gardner White is the presenting sponsor of America’s Thanksgiving Parade and was recently named Top 100 Retailer in the United States, and Best Places to Work by Furniture Today and Crain’s Detroit Business. For more information, visit www.gardner-white.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and X.