Alcalá de Henares celebrates 'Magical Shops' to boost local commerce

Plaza de Cervantes was filled with family activities and shows to highlight the importance of local businesses.

Generic image of a town square decorated for a festive event with themed shops.
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Generic image of a town square decorated for a festive event with themed shops.

The Plaza de Cervantes in Alcalá de Henares hosted the ‘Magical Shops’ initiative last Saturday, organized by the Community of Madrid and the City Council of Alcalá de Henares to boost local commerce.

Dozens of local businesses participated in this fair, designed to showcase the benefits of shopping at small, independent stores and their contribution as economic drivers. The event aimed to emphasize the crucial role of neighborhood establishments in community life.
The venue creatively recreated a traditional neighborhood on a small scale, featuring themed areas such as a toy store, a spell shop, a magic boutique, a hat shop, a magic school with a wand store, a candy shop, and a magical language academy.
Around twenty participatory activities were offered for all ages. Additionally, two 30-minute shows took place in a space called 'the magic caravan'. Participating shops also rewarded customers with gifts upon presentation of purchase receipts.