Chicago Toy & Game Week

10/15/2026

This is basically holiday wishlist heaven for kids. 🎁🎲
At the Chicago Toy & Game Fair, families can test new toys, play games, meet inventors, and discover favorites before the holidays.
https://indywithkids.com/chitag-chicago-toy-game/

10/13/2026

Kids invent the coolest things! Come play at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair, November 7–8, and discover amazing toys and games!

Check out Truman's Toilet Torture Game, a winner of our Young Inventor Challenge! Watch Truman's story on WGN-TV! 👇

https://wgntv.com/spotlight-chicago/inventors-ideas-spread-at-chicago-toy-game-fair/

For an inventor a great idea can come at any time and at any age. The Chicago Toy & Game Fair comes to Rosemont next month, and 10 year old Truman Pack is one of the convention’s youngest…

10/04/2026

Calling all inventive kids! Young Inventor Challenge (YIC) Registration closes October 25th! The YIC is part of the Chicago Toy and Game Fair!
www.chitag.com/yic

09/28/2026

Rock, paper, scissors… CHITAG. ✌️

Skip the holiday gift guessing and let the kids try, play, and build their wishlists IRL at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair this November.

09/21/2026

What keeps a company coming back to Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) year after year? For Gray Matters Games, seven years of exhibiting has meant plenty of memorable moments, direct connections, and the chance to see families experience its games firsthand.

In a recent interview, Gray Matters Games founder Joe Barron spoke about his most memorable CHITAG moments from the show floor and advice for companies considering exhibiting for the first time.

And if CHITAG Fair has been on your radar, consider this your sign to join us- link in bio.

09/16/2026

Proof: the toy industry knows how to bring out the laughs.

People of Play took over The Laugh Factory for a night of comedy, catching up, and connecting with friends from across the industry during this year’s LA Fall Preview Market Weeks.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and shared in the fun!

Photos via pro photographer Raven Kendall | LA Photo + Video + our friend David Fuhrer

09/11/2026

Discover the new hit toys and games at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair Nov 7-8! Create Your Holiday Wishlists! Tickets on sale now!


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-chicago-toy-game-fair-tickets-tickets-1994234476001?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/10/2026

Your holiday wishlist isn’t going to build itself.

Tickets are on sale now for the Chicago Toy & Game Fair, taking place Nov. 7-8 in Rosemont, IL at the DES Convention Center Rosemont.

09/09/2026

side effects may include discovering your new favorite game, a growing holiday wish list, and 2 days of endless fun.

Grab your tickets now for CHITAG 2026 (Nov. 7-8)- link in bio.

06/16/2026

Congrats Ahren Hoffman and YIC winner Eleanor - terrific CBS TV segment surrounding the incredible Young Inventor Challenge! Registration opens in August.

Know a creative kid - summer is a great time to be brainstorming and playtesting with friends!

Thanks to Carve Communication for securing placement!

Takes a team!

Every year, People of Play, a division of The Toy Association, puts on an international competition that pushes children to utilize their creativity for innovation.