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Chicago Toy and Game Fair
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:
– 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!
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