Gabby’s Dollhouse Star Laila Lockhart Kraner to meet fans at Gardner White Grand
Laila Lockhart Kraner, star of the Netflix and DreamWorks Animation franchise Gabby’s Dollhouse and Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, will meet fans at two free family events hosted by Gardner White on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Fun for families
The events will take place at Gardner White’s newest stores in Grand Rapids and Lansing as part of the retailer’s West Michigan Grand Opening Celebration. In addition to meeting Lockhart Kraner, families can take part in a kids’ dance party led by Ralph Thompkins, owner of SWAG Kids Gym. The celebrations will also include music, games, prizes, face painting and a photo booth.
The Grand Rapids event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by the Lansing event from 3 to 5 p.m. Advance RSVP is encouraged.
Lockhart Kraner said she is looking forward to returning to Gardner White and meeting fans in both cities. She previously met families in Detroit during an earlier visit.
Meet-and-greet events
Lockhart Kraner is known for playing Gabby in Gabby’s Dollhouse, including the feature film Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. Season 14 of the series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on Sept. 14, 2026.
The meet-and-greet events are part of Gardner White’s broader grand opening celebration. The family-owned Michigan retailer has opened 13 new locations in 2026, including its first West Michigan store in Grand Rapids and a new location in Lansing. The company now has 33 locations across Michigan and into Ohio.
Gardner White has been family-owned and operated for 114 years and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.