The Chicago Toy and Game Fair

Schedule

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Rosemont, IL

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WHO/WHAT:
This year’s Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) will take place during the first-ever People of Play (POP) “WishList Weekend” — a new celebration designed to kick off the holiday shopping season with discovery and hands-on fun. Lots of GREAT VISUALS!
The Chicago Toy and Game Fair (CHITAG) the largest toy and game fair open to the public in North America where attendees will experience immersive events interactive exhibits and activities for all ages!
This year also marks the 20th 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. On November 8th the Young Inventor Challenge® International Championship will take place in the morning with an Awards presentation on stage in the afternoon. Over a dozen winning inventions have been licensed by global companies and can be found on store shelves today! 

Tickets will be on sale via Eventbrite beginning in September! 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:
– Make your own putty or dough with Crazy Aaron’s Creator Experience!
– Enter Ravensburger ‘s Puzzle Competition!
– Duncan Yo-Yo Contest!
– Stilt Walker Giveaways Jugglers and Mascots!
-- Check out the latest toys and games from Chicago-based manufacturers including Baby Paper eBlox and more! 
-- Interactive booths with the hottest holiday toys and games from Crazy Aaron’s The Magic Underland Inc. Scentco Plus-Plus and many more. Consumers can make their holiday wishlists and shop right on-site!
 – Try to guess what will make the POP 2025 Holiday Gift Guide—and don’t forget to add your top picks to your WishList!
 –  Additional sponsors of the POP and CHITAG Week Suite of Events include Mattel Crazy Aaron's Hasbro ASTRA Revenue Sales Educational Insights Amazon Disney Goliath PonyCycle The Michael Kohner Corporation and others.
WHERE:
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N River Rd Rosemont IL 
WHEN:

Saturday November 8th (10:00 AM CT- 6:00 PM CT) and 
Sunday November 9th  (10:00 AM CT – 5:00 PM CT)
There will be a Super Power Sensory Hour for families with kids 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 [email protected].
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Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, United States

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