The North Pole might as well be in Chicago the week before Thanksgiving, as over
25,000 visitors will head to Navy Pier to shop and play with thousands of toys and games on display from over 250 exhibitors. The 10th anniversary Chicago Toy & Game Fair, the largest public toy and game show in the nation, features the holiday season’s newest offerings from some of the bestselling brands in the world, as well as critically acclaimed, award-winning games from independent retailers.
This is one of my favorite places to take my kids! Seriously, where else do you get to play the games before you buy them? Plus, you get to see games that haven't even hit the marketplace yet!
A few of special things going on:
ALL WEEKEND
– Giant-sized games such as: Bananagrams, Perplexus, Doggie Doo, Word on the Street, Pajaggle, and more
– Settlers of Catan North American Catan Championship
– Meet the Moshi Monsters
– Autographs from renowned toy and game inventors
– Free contests and game tournaments
– Speed Stacks sport stacking demonstrations and tournaments
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17: (10AM-6PM)
Stars Wars Lunch (12 Noon – 1PM): Kids and adults alike can dress up as their favorite characters for an interactive lunch and playtime that features a Star Wars-themed Top Trumps tournament. $30/$36 kids under 12/adults. Tickets will sell out, but are available for purchase now at www.ChiTagFair.com
Official Illinois State Yo-Yo Contest (10AM-4PM): A dynamic performance competition (featuring ladder climbs) that will be judged by former Illinois and World Champions as well as a quarter-finalist from the hit TV shot “America’s Got Talent.” Hands-on tips for all skill levels; online and day-of registration available. Sponsored by Cat ‘n Mouse Toy Store.
Top Trumps Guinness Book of World Records Attempt (3PM): Girl Scouts from all across the Midwest will join together in an attempt to break the world record for the most people playing a single card game at one time.
Young Inventor Challenge (10AM-2PM): Nearly 200 young inventors in two age groups (6-11, 12-18) will display their original inventions of toys and games to be voted on by the public as well as professionals from the United Inventors Association of America. Previous participants have had their inventions licensed by major toy companies. Sponsored by PlaSmart.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18: (10AM-5PM)
Stage Performances from Radio Disney, Blues Clues LIVE! presented by Naperville’s Center Stage Players, Elan Dance Company, Music from 4 A.M., as seen on Fox-TV’s The X-Factor, Ben’s Bubble Show, Lil’ Buds Theater and more.
Boy Scouts Top Trump Tournament (9AM): Boy Scouts are admitted into the Fair an hour early.
Since we love the Chicago Toy & Game Fair, I have a Weekend Family pass to give away to one lucky winner! Here's what you need to do:
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Star wars lunch and Radio Disney performances
I think the Star Wars Lunch would be awesome!! I live in OH – but the kids and I are going up to Chicago for Thanksgiving – if I won – we'd go up for the entire week!!!!
Star Wars lunch sounds like fun!!
I'm a sucker for yo-you contests. Sometimes, I'm just so old school.
I definately like the Star Wars Lunch!!
Star wars lunch but anythingto veata world record i wan to see.
I want to take the kids to see the Illinois Yo-yo Contest! Fun!
The games would be the attraction for me. How often have you read the back of a package and tried to get a feel for the game inside? this would be awesome!
Star Wars lunch…..my boys would go crazy!!!