Amy Schwabe

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Christmas shopping season is officially upon us, as Walmart gives kids the chance to play with all the season's best toys in its first-ever national play day.

Walmarts across the country, including five in the Milwaukee area, are inviting kids and their grown-ups to test the best toys — by playing with them, of course — pose for photos and take home the all-important toy pamphlet to get those Santa lists ready.

There will also be toy giveaways at the stores.

National play day will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the following local stores.