Chicage Toy And Game Fair & The Star Wars Luncheon

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As you all know, we love the Chicago Toy and Game Fair here. I've been taking my kids for years. They look forward to it each and every year. We love this yearly family outing, and we always come home (aff) with games to play! That all being said, the Chicago Toy and game Fair isn't just playing games. There is so much to see:

    • Walk inside the World's Largest PomPomWow!

    • Super Power SensoryHour 9:00 am – 10:00 am hosted by The National Lekotek Center providing early access to families of children with special needs

    • Inventor Meet and Greet throughout both days!! Want to meet the inventor of BopIt? Operation? Jenga? Nerf? Twister? You can say “hello” and get inside knowledge from all – they’ll at the Fair. Also meet upcoming inventors and try their products out. You’ll be able to say you knew them before they were hot!

    • Yo-Yo Championship– Contestants from Coast to Coast

    • Attend theStar Wars Lunch

    • Enter theYoung Inventor Challenge&Young Tech Challenge(free!) Amazing Prizes & Meet Toy and Game Executives and Inventors

    • Test drive vehicles from Razor, Peg Perego andRadioFlyer Mini Tesla!!

    • Mommy & Gracie Show Unboxing! Did you catch last year’s unboxing??https://youtu.be/wslvGlPjDQs

    • IllumiCraft STEM-based Craft Party with Gift

    • Upon A Craft Line Holiday Project

    • Be entertained by Ben’s Giant Bubble Show (my kids LOVED this)

    • Interactive Exhibits

    • Giveaways, Stage Events, Magic Shows, Contests, Laser Tag, Crafts, Characters, GameTruck, Knockerball and much more!

14705887_1193077057404784_6756829383845059273_nSeriously, there is something for everyone! This year, however, we are surprising the kids with the Star Wars Luncheon! Will is a stormtrooper this Halloween (and last year he was Darth Vadar), so he is going to flip his lid when he finds out!

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Want to join us? Your ticket includes the following:

  • Photo opportunities with characters from the Star Wars 501st Legion: Vader's Fist
  • Saturday Admission to the Chicago Toy & Game Fair
  • Special prizes and giveaways
  • Buffet Lunch

14717223_1193077174071439_1535863847358021940_nSince we are all parents, I know you want to make sure that there is something on the menu that your kids are going to actually eat. (Can you tell I have a picky kid?) I went and found out for you all exactly what they can get:

  • R2D2 Dogs
    (Chicago-Style Hot Dogs)
    Served on warm poppy seed buns with all the fixins to include ketchup, mustard, relish, diced tomatoes, diced onions, sport peppers, and celery salt
  • Chewbacca Nacho Bar
    warm cheese sauce, jalapenos, diced green onions, diced tomatoes, and sour cream
  • Assorted Jumbo Wookies
    chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and peanut butter
  • Darth Brownies
    (Fudge Brownies)
  • Jabba the Punch, Iced Tea and Lemonade
    (Fruit Punch)

My picky eater will definitely eat off this menu! Okay, I am going to be honest Bill and I are beyond excited ourselves. Shhh, don't tell anyone.

Now, Navy Pier parking can be pricing, so I want to help you out with that. I highlyrecommend reserving your Chicago Toy & Game Week parking spot in advance with SpotHero, a parking reservation service that helps drivers find and book parking online! To find and reserve your spot today, visit the ChiTAG SpotHero Parking Page or download the iPhone|Android app to book your spot from your phone! If you are new to SpotHero, enter promo code CHITAG at checkout for an extra $5 off parking!

Have you been to the Star Wars Luncheon? What part of the Chicago Toy and Game Fair sounds the best to you? What part of the Luncheon would you (or your kids) enjoy the most?

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

This Post Has 19 Comments

  1. Alli Smith

    My grandson is crazy for all things Star Wars and he would love attending that luncheon. I sure wish we didn’t live so far away. I know your kids will have a blast.

  2. Franc Ramon

    The Star Wars Luncheon looks really cool. I’ve followed the movie and this is really awesome especially for fans like me.

  3. Marysa

    That sounds like a lot of fun! I would love to go to that event with my kids. I bet they would have had a blast! Those food ideas sound pretty good too 🙂

  4. Mimi Green

    My son is a die hard Star Wars fan. This would easily put me on the top of the Best Mom Ever list. I wish they had one closer to DC.

  5. Jeanette

    Oh my son is SO jealous! He loves Star Wars! If I lived closer I would love to take him to this event!

  6. This looks like so much fun! My daughter isn’t a huge fan, but I am! LOL. I’d go without the kiddo!

  7. Jenn @ EngineerMommy

    I would love to visit a toy fair like this. My kids would really have a blast checking out all the new toys! Thanks for sharing your experience.

  8. mitch

    What a great idea! My son is 13 and we all three still love this stuff, especially posing with Star Wars characters, that never gets old!

  9. Anosa

    Sounds like such an amazing event, especially love that you might also get to test drive a car.

  10. Rebecca Swenor

    The Chicage Toy and Game Fair sounds like so much fun. I would love the Inventor Meet and Greet along with the Star Wars Luncheon. My kids would have loved both of these when they were younger and I know my niece’s kids would love both these events. Thanks for sharing the information.

  11. Kita Bryant

    I had no idea this existed. It sounds absolutely amazing! I would be really interested in meeting the BopIt creator!

  12. Sarah

    Wow that is a super time time. Loving all of the Star Wars theme stuff going on 😉

  13. Liz Mays

    Now that will be a ton of fun! There will be so many things to check out with the kids. The Star Wars luncheon will be an awesome part of this fair.

  14. Bella

    No way! This is way too cool! I have never heard of the Toy and Game fair but it looks like such a neat event!

  15. Stephen

    This honestly looks like so much fun – I would love to go. So thrilled to see Star Wars back in the mainstream – love the movies!

  16. nikki

    These are an awesome event. My son would love to see this in live

  17. Bonnie @wemake7

    That toy and game fair sounds really fun. I wish I lived closer so I could go.

  18. Amanda Love

    I’ve never been to the Chicago Toy and Game Fair! That sounds like loads of fun especially if you take the kids with you! There’s so much to see and they’ll be excited to see all the toys as well.

  19. krystal

    That Star Wars luncheon looks pretty amazing. This would be so fun to enjoy with my family.

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