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Nov 08, 2025 04:00 PM Nov 09, 2025 12:00 AM
The first-ever People of Play’s Wishlist Weekend™ is happening at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG), a perfect time for consumers to create their own holiday “wishlists” & start their holiday shopping on-site.
CHITAG, North America’s largest public toy & game fair, will feature immersive events & activities for all ages.
Celebrate the 20th annual Young Inventor Challenge® (YIC) International Championship as kids ages 6 to 18 pitch their original inventions to toy & game companies, industry leaders, media & the public and winners are announced on-site.
And DRUMROLL PLEASE…The Toy of The Year Awards (TOTY) finalists—representing the top toys and games of 2025—will be revealed live on-site!
Consumer highlights & GREAT MEDIA VISUALS include:
🎁 Rosemont’s Mayor Bradley Stephens will cut the official Fair ribbon at 10:00 AM November 8th joined by Chicago mascots Benny the Bull and Skates plus 501st Legion Star Wars Characters, the Chicago JEDI and the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & North West Indiana.
🎁 Gabby’s Dollhouse activities hosted by the Girl Scouts!
🎁 Compete in the Root Beer Float Challenge by A&W & The Duncan Yo-Yo & Sweets Kendama Championships!
🎁 Scouting America will showcase a 40’ Pinewood Derby Racetrack where consumers can build their own car!
🎁 Use the Pudgy Penguin claw machine!
🎁 Experience Miko’s AI-Powered Robot come to life!
🎁Take part in Interactive booths with the hottest holiday toys & games from Goliath, Just Play, LEGO, Plus-Plus, Scentco, Smart Toys & Games, TOMY, Wigglitz & more!
🎁 Build your own XOIOX Magnetic cubes with E-Blox! Play and Win a Giant Jenga!
🎁 Meet THE Aaron from Crazy Aaron’s and Dan Klitsner, Inventor of BopIt!
🎁 Get FREE Flip 7 card games from The Op!
🎁 Check out the latest toys & games from Chicago inventors and toy makers like Gray Matters Games, Baby Paper, E-Blox & more!
Additional Sponsors: Disney, Amazon, Mattel, Hasbro, ASTRA, Crazy Aaron's, Duncan, Educational Insights, Goliath, Longshore, PonyCycle, Revenue Sales, The Michael Kohner Corporation, Toys R Us, Zigazoo & more.
This is a two day event
Saturday November 8th (10 AM - 6 PM)
– 10 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mayor Bradley Stephens
– 11:30 AM Toy of the Year Award Press Conference & Finalist Reveal
– 2 PM Young Inventor Challenge Award Ceremony
Sunday November 9th (10 AM – 5 PM)
Consumer tickets are available at Eventbrite, including a $2 off coupon: $12 (adults); $6 (children)
Super Power Sensory Hour (families with children with special needs): Sat/Sun 9 AM -10 AM by invite only.
Public parking across the street is $15/day and there is a free shuttle to/from O'Hare airport and around Rosemont.
This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: susan@carvecomms.com.
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Nov 08, 2025 04:00 PM 06:00 PM
This event is for families considering the advantages of a premier private education in Chicago. Join us to learn about our international school, meet academic and administrative staff, and tour our facilities. Programs available students 3 - 18yrs old.
This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register.
We validate parking for the garage located at Roosevelt Collection (1467 Dayton Street) and there is free and metered street parking available in the neighborhood.
This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: admissions@bischicagosl.org.
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