Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
PEOPLE OF PLAY’S CHICAGO TOY AND GAME FAIR
WHO/WHAT:
Kick off the holiday shopping season at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair!
- Presented by People of Play (POP), the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (CHITAG) is the largest toy and game fair open to the public in North America! Attendees will experience immersive events, interactive exhibits, and activities for all ages!
- This year also marks the 19th annual Young Inventor Challenge, which provides an opportunity for children ages 6 to 18 to develop and pitch their original inventions to major toy and game companies, industry professionals, members of the media and the public. November 9th in the morning is the judging culminating with an Awards presentation on stage in the afternoon. Many of the winning inventions have been licensed by these global companies and can be found on store shelves today!
- PLUS – PlayCHIC! Stop by this fashion runway show November 9th in the afternoon to see toys and games turned into jaw-dropping looks from toy companies!
- Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite! Adults $12 each; Kids $6 each. A $2 off coupon is available on the POP homepage:https://www.peopleofplay.com
Highlights AND GREAT VISUALS include:
— Ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00 AM CT on November 9th with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana!
— Interactive booths with the hottest holiday toys and games from Connetix Tiles, Fun in Motion, Asmodee, GameNite LLC, AR Puzzle Toys, The Fidget Game, Family Games America, Stuff n ‘Tuddles, Knolly Nibbles, Gray Matters and many more. Consumers can make their holiday wishlists and shop right on site!
— Additional sponsors of the POP and CHITAG Week Suite of Events include: Goliath, Hasbro, Mattel, Oxford Games, The Michael Kohner Corporation, The OP, Toy Fest and others.
WHERE: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL
WHEN: Saturday November 9th (10:00 AM CT- 6:00 PM CT) and
Sunday November 10th (10:00 AM CT – 5:00 PM CT)
There will be a Super-Power Sensory Hour for families with special needs both days of the Fair from 9:00 AM CT to 10:00 AM CT by invitation only. For more information about this, please contact info@chitag.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
WHO/WHAT:
Kick off the holiday shopping season at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair!
- Presented by People of Play (POP), the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (CHITAG) is the largest toy and game fair open to the public in North America! Attendees will experience immersive events, interactive exhibits, and activities for all ages!
- This year also marks the 19th annual Young Inventor Challenge, which provides an opportunity for children ages 6 to 18 to develop and pitch their original inventions to major toy and game companies, industry professionals, members of the media and the public. November 9th in the morning is the judging culminating with an Awards presentation on stage in the afternoon. Many of the winning inventions have been licensed by these global companies and can be found on store shelves today!
- PLUS – PlayCHIC! Stop by this fashion runway show November 9th in the afternoon to see toys and games turned into jaw-dropping looks from toy companies!
- Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite! Adults $12 each; Kids $6 each. A $2 off coupon is available on the POP homepage:https://www.peopleofplay.com
Highlights AND GREAT VISUALS include:
— Ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00 AM CT on November 9th with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana!
— Interactive booths with the hottest holiday toys and games from Connetix Tiles, Fun in Motion, Asmodee, GameNite LLC, AR Puzzle Toys, The Fidget Game, Family Games America, Stuff n ‘Tuddles, Knolly Nibbles, Gray Matters and many more. Consumers can make their holiday wishlists and shop right on site!
— Additional sponsors of the POP and CHITAG Week Suite of Events include: Goliath, Hasbro, Mattel, Oxford Games, The Michael Kohner Corporation, The OP, Toy Fest and others.
WHERE: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL
WHEN: Saturday November 9th (10:00 AM CT- 6:00 PM CT) and
Sunday November 10th (10:00 AM CT – 5:00 PM CT)
There will be a Super-Power Sensory Hour for families with special needs both days of the Fair from 9:00 AM CT to 10:00 AM CT by invitation only. For more information about this, please contact info@chitag.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Freeman Public Relations
Amy Friedland, 973-809-1052 /afriedland@freemanpr.com
Emily Potrzuski, 856-723-3055 / epotrzuski@freemanpr.com
Susan O’Sullivan, 973-945-6490 / susanos@freemanpr.com
