Want to find the coolest toys and games for the holidays this year? At the best prices? Don’t wait for Black Friday, because the Chicago Toy & Game Fair has it all this weekend. Also known as ChiTAG, the Chicago Toy & Game Fair is North America’s biggest toy & game fair and it’s open to all ages. Bring the kids to check out some of the newest, hottest toys and get a chance to play! Not only will you find the coolest new toys, but lots of vendors offer special deals available only at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair.
Here are just some of the toys and attendees you’ll see at ChiTAG this year: Legos playsets, Build or Boom, Shark Bite, Catch the Fox, Rummikub Twist, Fish Food, all new Doggie Doo, Greedy Granny, Ultra Dash, Marbleocity, Automoblox, Magformers, Tileblox, Clicformers, Ice Cool, King Frog, Reef Route, Woo-Hoo, Flower Fairies, Peter Rabbit Secret Garden, and 8-Bit Art Mario.
Meet Toy and Game Inventors, take your photo with Star Wars characters and Princess Etch, enjoy live stage events with The Good Time Kids and Élan Dance Company – catch Ben’s Bubble Show, Mercy Magic, Contests, Giveaways, Ride-on Vehicles, Young Inventor Challenge, and so much more!
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Chicago Toy & Game Fair ticket discount code
Save 50% on tickets to the Chicago Toy & Game Fair using the code ChiTAGPLAY when you purchase your tickets online.
Follow the Chicago Toy & Game Fair on social media
See what to expect, what’s going on, and lots and lots of toys and games on the Chicago Toy & Game Fair social media accounts:
- Facebook @chicagotoyandgameweek
- Instagram @chitagweek
- Twitter @chitagweek
- Youtube ChicagoToyAndGame
You can also search or use the hashtags #chitag and #playeverday
What to expect at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair
- Giant Soggy Doggy will be at the fair Saturday and Sunday! Come join and see if you get soaked!
- Super Power Sensory Hour 9:00 am – 10:00 am hosted by Neighborhood Parents Network providing early access to families of children with special needs.
- U.S. National Rummikub Championship Tournament {Register here | must be 18 or older} Winner gets all expense paid for 2 to Israel for World Rummikub Tournament.
- Young Inventor Challenge
- Meet Inventors! Come say “hello”, take your photo and get inside knowledge on what it takes to invent a game or toy! You’ll be able to say you knew them before they were hot!
- National Yo-Yo Championship: Over 50+ Professional YoYo Competitors from Coast to Coast Saturday, November 18th!
- Play for Peace Art Sculpture by Chicago toy inventor turned sculptor Jeffrey Beslow.
- Photo Ops: Snap a photo with some of your favorite characters from Star Wars!
- Demo Areas: Play and test the hottest toys and games with your family, friends, and other attendees like Legos playsets, Build or Boom, Shark Bite, Catch the Fox, Rummikub Twist, Fish Food, all new Doggie Doo, Greedy Granny, Ultra Dash, Marbleocity, Automoblox, Magformers, Tileblox, Clicformers, Ice Cool, King Frog, Reef Route, Woo-Hoo, Flower Fairies, Peter Rabbit Secret Garden, 8-Bit Art Mario and many more!
- LIVE Unboxing: Check out live unboxings from our Play Influencer team!
- Holiday Shopping: Shop for the Hottest New and Classic Toys for the Holidays and take advantage of the many “ChiTAG exclusive” discounts.
- Local Entertainment: Interact with Chicago’s local play celebs – Ben’s Bubble Show, Mercy Magic, meet Princess Etch, and many more!
- Stage Performances: Kids LIVE Brush-A-Thon, The Good Time Kids, Young Inventor Challenge, Élan Dance Company, Improv by Kevin Reader and Chicago Kids Media are live on stage Saturday and Sunday!
- Interactive Exhibits: Experience a fun filled day with hands-on displays encouraging and promoting the world of play! We’ve got fun crafts like Make your Own Fairy Garden, Ultra Dash Challenge, Marbleocity Marble Coaster and Automoblox Build and Race!
- Giveaways! Many exhibitors will be giving away toys and games throughout the day.
Festival of Lights Parade: After playing your way through ChiTAG, head to Michigan Ave for the Festival of Lights Parade.
My daughter would like to meet inventors.
The giant soggy doggy!