Chicago Toy and Game Fair

WHO/WHAT: The first-ever People of Play’s Wishlist WeekendTM is happening at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG), a perfect time for consumers to create their own holiday “wishlists” & start their holiday shopping on-site. CHITAG, North America’s largest public toy & game fair, will feature immersive events & activities for all ages. Celebrate the 20th annual Young Inventor Challenge® (YIC) International Championship as kids ages 6 to 18 pitch their original inventions to toy & game companies, industry leaders, media & the public and winners are announced on-site. And DRUMROLL PLEASE...The Toy of The Year Awards (TOTY) finalists—representing the top toys and games of 2025—will be revealed live on-site! Consumer highlights & GREAT MEDIA VISUALS include: 🎁 Rosemont’s Mayor Bradley Stephens will cut the official Fair ribbon at 10:00 AM November 8th joined by Chicago mascots Benny the Bull and Skates plus 501st Legion Star Wars Characters, the Chicago JEDI and the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & North West Indiana. 🎁 Gabby’s Dollhouse activities hosted by the Girl Scouts! 🎁 Compete in the Root Beer Float Challenge by A&W & The Duncan Yo-Yo & Sweets Kendama Championships! 🎁 Scouting America will showcase a 40’ Pinewood Derby Racetrack where consumers can build their own car! 🎁Use the Pudgy Penguin claw machine! 🎁 Experience Miko’s AI-Powered Robot come to life! 🎁Take part in Interactive booths with the hottest holiday toys & games from Goliath, Just Play, LEGO, Plus-Plus, Scentco, Smart Toys & Games, TOMY, Wigglitz & more! 🎁 Build your own XOIOX Magnetic cubes with E-Blox! Play and Win a Giant Jenga! 🎁 Meet THE Aaron from Crazy Aaron’s and Dan Klitsner, Inventor of BopIt! 🎁 Get FREE Flip 7 card games from The Op! 🎁 Check out the latest toys & games from Chicago inventors and toy makers like Gray Matters Games, Baby Paper, E-Blox & more! WHERE: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd Rosemont, Illinois WHEN: Saturday November 8th (10 AM - 6 PM) – 10 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mayor Bradley Stephens – 11:30 AM Toy of the Year Award Press Conference & Finalist Reveal – 2 PM Young Inventor Challenge Award Ceremony Sunday November 9th (10 AM – 5 PM) Additional Sponsors: Disney, Amazon, Mattel, Hasbro, ASTRA, Crazy Aaron's, Duncan, Educational Insights, Goliath, Longshore, PonyCycle, Revenue Sales, The Michael Kohner Corporation, Zigazoo & more. Consumer tickets are available at Eventbrite, including a $2 off coupon: $12 (adults); $6 (children) Super Power Sensory Hour (families with children with special needs): Sat/Sun 9 AM -10 AM by invite only.

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