Disclosure: Prize, information, and giveaway have been provided by the Chicago Toy and Game Fair. I have received information to help promote the product as part of this giveaway. I have been compensated for this giveaway. Read full Disclosure Policy.
The 15th annual Chicago Toy And Game Fair comes to town on November 18th and 19th, 2017! CHITAG is the first and largest toy and game fair in North America targeting families. In 2016, CHITAG entertained over 30,000 attendees.
This year’s Chicago Toy and Game Fair is being held at Navy Pier.
Preview, play with and test the hottest toys and games from around the world your family, friends and other attendees like Legos playsets, Build or Boom, Shark Bite, Catch the Fox, Rummikub Twist, Fish Food, all new Doggie Doo, Greedy Granny, Ultra Dash, Marbleocity, Automoblox, Magformers, Tileblox, Clicformers, Ice Cool, King Frog, Reef Route, Woo-Hoo, Flower Fairies, Peter Rabbit Secret Garden, 8-Bit Art Mario and many more!
Meet Toy and Game Inventors, take your photo with Star Wars characters and Princess Etch, enjoy live Stage Events with The Good Time Kids and Élan Dance Company – catch Ben’s Bubble Show, Mercy Magic, Contests, Giveaways, Ride-on Vehicles, Young Inventor Challenge, and so much more!
This event promises to be lots of fun for families. Want to take yours? I’ve got FOUR family passes to give away to lucky readers! Each pass is good for two adults and up to four children.
What you’ll see at ChiTag 2017:
- Giant Soggy Doggy will be at the fair Saturday and Sunday! Come join and see if you get soaked!
- Super Power Sensory Hour 9:00 am – 10:00 am hosted by Neighborhood Parents Network providing early access to families of children with special needs.
- U.S. National Rummikub Championship Tournament {Register here | must be 18 or older} Winner gets all expense paid for 2 to Israel for World Rummikub Tournament.
- Young Inventor Challenge (deadline October 28th)! Amazing Prizes & Meet Toy and Game Executives and Inventors + Meet the Last Year’s Winners of Ship of Treasures!
- Meet Inventors! Come say “hello”, take your photo and get inside knowledge on what it takes to invent a game or toy! You’ll be able to say you knew them before they were hot!
- National Yo-Yo Championship: Over 50+ Professional YoYo Competitors from Coast to Coast Saturday, November 18th!
- Play for Peace Art Sculpture by Chicago toy inventor turned sculptor Jeffrey Beslow
- Photo Ops: Snap a photo with some of your favorite characters from Star Wars!
- Demo Areas: Play and test the hottest toys and games with your family, friends, and other attendees like Legos playsets, Build or Boom, Shark Bite, Catch the Fox, Rummikub Twist, Fish Food, all new Doggie Doo, Greedy Granny, Ultra Dash, Marbleocity, Automoblox, Magformers, Tileblox, Clicformers, Ice Cool, King Frog, Reef Route, Woo-Hoo, Flower Fairies, Peter Rabbit Secret Garden, 8-Bit Art Mario and many more!
- LIVE Unboxing: Check out live unboxings from our Play Influencer team!
- Holiday Shopping: Shop for the Hottest New and Classic Toys for the Holidays and take advantage of the many “ChiTAG exclusive” discounts.
- Local Entertainment: Interact with Chicago’s local play celebs – Ben’s Bubble Show, Mercy Magic, meet Princess Etch, and many more!
- Stage Performances: Kids LIVE Brush-A-Thon, The Good Time Kids, Young Inventor Challenge, Élan Dance Company, Improv by Kevin Reader and Chicago Kids Media are live on stage Saturday and Sunday!
- Interactive Exhibits: Experience a fun filled day with hands-on displays encouraging and promoting the world of play! We’ve got fun crafts like Make your Own Fairy Garden, Ultra Dash Challenge, Marbleocity Marble Coaster and Automoblox Build and Race!
- Giveaways! Many exhibitors will be giving away toys and games throughout the day.
- Festival of Lights Parade: After playing your way through ChiTAG, head to Michigan Ave for the Festival of Lights Parade.
For a chance to win a weekend Family Pass to the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (two adults + four children), simply post a reply in the comments under this article! (Why not share the name of your favorite toy?)
This CHITAG giveaway begins today, October 26, 2017, and runs for one week. The giveaway will end on November 1, 2017 at 11:59pm CST, and on November 2, four winners will be chosen via a random number generator!
Even if you don’t win, I’ve got another great offer for anyone interested in going to CHITAG 2017: Get 50% off CHITAG tickets with code “ChiTAGPLAY”. Adult tickets to CHITAG are $15, and children are $7, so this code really makes tickets a bargain. (And, children under age 2 are FREE!)
UPDATE: Giveaway has ended. The winners are Bridget F, Saving4Ethan, Nicole, and Carmel!
Legal: This giveaway is sponsored by the Chicago Toy and Game Fair. Responding to this post with a comment qualifies readers to enter. Duplicate posts do not increase chances of winning. The contest began at midnight CST on October 26, 2017 and will end at 11:59pm CST on November 1, 2017. Four winners will be chosen via random-number generator on November 2, 2017 and announced the same day. Winner will receive a weekend Family Pass to CHITAG. Prize, information, and giveaway have been provided by CHITAG. I have received information to help promote the product as part of this giveaway. I have been compensated for this giveaway. Winner will be contacted via email. If a winner does not reply to the message within 48 hours of notification, that winner will forfeit the prize and a new winner will be chosen. Fulfillment will be handled by CHITAG. Odds of winning are determined by number of eligible entries received. This post contains affiliate links. Read full Disclosure Policy. Good luck to everyone!
Maggie Moore says
Wow! This looks like tons of fun!
Haley Warren says
That sounds like a wonderful event
Saving4Ethan says
My little one loves anything Star Wars, and family board games. This would be so cool! :)
Amy says
Sounds like a fun event!! I would love to go with my kids!
Bridget F says
My son’s favorite toys are Legos. I love board games. Thanks for the contest Jill!
samar sarhan says
This event looks like fun! Right now my sons favorite toys are legos!
Jackie says
We are a game loving family! What a cool event.
Belinda Taylor says
this would be a great way to spend family time
Carmel says
This would be so much fun. Thanks.
Carla h says
So fun!! Great activity for our family of 4!
ERICA HALLMANn says
Wow! This sounds amazing! Perfect timing for Christmas shopping.
Marla says
THis sounds like fun! I’d love to see new toys.
Cathy says
This sounds great! Growing up my Pamela doll was my favorite. Now board games are my preference :)
Rich Saladin says
We are headed to Chicago for the Parade and Lighting Festival – this looks like a great adventure also! Thanks!
Lori Juhola says
That looks and sounds amazing for kids of all ages!
Karen juarez says
Sounds like so much fun!
My girls would love to go!
Beth Kelley says
Our family loves playing new games! Would be a fun event to go too!
Elizabeth S. says
This looks like so much fun! We love Legos!
Sarah Hasenfang says
This looks so fun!
NOrma says
My family would have so much fun! This year Lego’s are #1 in our home. Thanks for the chance.
Diana Story says
Looks like a great time.
We love playing with Legos and family game nights
Stacy says
Looks like a family fun day!!
Tammy says
We LOVE this event!
DEETRA Teasdale says
Would love to take my nephews and niece to see all the latest toys and what they are interested in.
Jen Wajda says
My 7 and 10 year old would love this! Hope our name is drawen!
Amy N says
Love this event. So much to do and see!
Sherry says
A Grandparents dream date with our grandchildren🤗
KrisTina says
Would love to take my nephew who will be in town! He wants to be a toy inventor when he grows up!!
Vicki S says
Yes please! would love to take my kids.
Nicole says
I’d love to win! We’ve been there in the past and have had a great time! I don’t know that our family has a favorite toy, but we have lots of favorite games-DR. Eureka, Labyrinth, Ticket to Ride, and Qwirkle.
Carla Bianchi says
This looks fun! I would love to win tickets. My family loves to play with anything magnetic.
Gigi says
I’m in. It looks like a blast
Kim says
Sounds like a blast for the entire family! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Maria N says
Would love to take my 4 grandkids (3 boys/1 girl), to this event. Family fun night always starts with our favorite game, Pug-opoly.
Thanks for sharing.
Saving4Ethan says
Current favorite board game in the family is a tie between Life, Pay Day, and Monopoly. Hmmm…I’m seeing a theme here…. ;-)
sgtH says
I have two favorite toys. i still have an old fisher price toy that you can twist the button and it plays..I think it’s as old as me…my other favorite toy is Connect Four..love playing this game with friends and family.