Gotta Shop 'Em All: Westbury Target To Host Pokémon Fandom Experience With Mascot Characters Saturday

WESTBURY, NY — Pikachu, Charizard, Gardevoir — and other Pokémon favorites — are heading to Westbury this weekend as fans gather for a special 30th-anniversary celebration.

The limited, Target-exclusive Pokémon collection will debut Saturday morning at the Westbury store on Corporate Drive, one of just four locations nationwide selected for the one-day fan experience.

The event begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, with fans able to explore dozens of items featuring the long-running franchise. An online release of the collection will follow on Sunday.

Beyond the merchandise, the focus is on the celebration itself. Pokémon mascot characters will be on hand to welcome fans as the doors open, marking three decades of the globally popular franchise.

The collection includes apparel, accessories, beauty items, and food products, with many pieces priced under $20. Target said the goal of the collaboration is to celebrate the 30th anniversary milestone and the fanbase, which spans across the nation and throughout Long Island.

"This collection was designed to be accessible to everyone regardless of age or budget," Target said.

Guests are welcome to line up at the store a head, and doors will open at 7 a.m. Pokémon has become a globally-loved franchise since the 1990s.

Westbury Target is located at 999 Corporate Drive.