Chicago Toy and Game Fair!

WHO/WHAT:

• The first-ever People of Play’s Wishlist Weekend™ 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:

🎁 Ribbon-cutting ceremony opening day with Chicago mascots Benny the Bull and Skates! Joining also are the 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 & watch 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!

🎁 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

– 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.

Contact: info@chitag.org