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Stage 1: Young Inventor Challenge Highlights from 2019 - can't wait to see this year's young inventors! 

Stage 3: Here is just one of the stories we will be sharing with you - Radio Flyer! 

2020 Virtual Chicago Toy & Game Fair!

We may not be able to see one another in person this year, but we can still have fun! Spanning 8 virtual stages, there’s something for everyone! Explore, Discover & Experience!

Saturday, November 21, 2020 10am - 6pm

Sunday, November 22, 2020, 10am - 6pm

  • Stage 1: The Young Inventor Challenge Awards Presentation and a workshop for young inventors. Thank you to our Young Inventor Challenge Sponsors! 

  • Stage 2: Preschoolers will enjoy entertainment, everything from behind the scenes of making a toy or game, storybook reading by characters, magic, singalongs, and more! Thank you to Goliath for sponsoring! ! 

 


 

  • Stage 3: Gather the whole family together to hear the stories behind your favorite toys and games. Thank you to Roo Games for sponsoring! 

 

 


 

  • Stage 4: Watch Columbia College's Twitch programming for our viewers with student games currently in development and interviews with those designers.
     

  • Stage 5: We will be sharing highlights from the past ten years of the Disney Magnificent Mile Lights Festival tree-lighting parade. Who does LOVE parades! 
     

  • Stage 6: How about a bit of British programming? We've partnered with Dr, Amanda Gummer's Play at Home Fest for some awesome programming with an accent! 

  • Stage 7: Get out your Etch-A-Sketches and sketch with Princess Etch

 

 


 

  • Stage 8: Fun with E-Blox! Everyone loves E-Blox a leader in educational electronic toys and products that engage children to Learn by Building

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Stage 4: Here's a sneak peek of Columbia College's Twitch programming. They will create programming just for our viewers with student games currently in development and interviews with those designers.

Stage 5: We will be sharing highlights from the past ten years of the  Magnificent Mile Lights Festival tree-lighting parade. Who doesn't LOVE parades! 

Stage 6: Enjoy British programming? We've partnered with Dr, Amanda Gummer's Play at Home Fest for some awesome programming with an accent! Here is a sample of the fun! 

Stage 7: Get our your Etch-A-Sketches and sketch with Princess Etch! Here is a sneak preview! 

Fair attendees

"I've attended the Chicago Toy & Game Fair several times. It's always an exciting experience. There are plenty of activities for the whole family; my kids love playing with toys and trying new things. I love seeing the newest products before they hit the store shelves."  

- Sarah Parisi of Toddling Around Chicagoland

"ChiTAG is my go-to event for awesome Christmas presents for my kids!"   

- Crystal Paschal, Fundamental Children's Books, Indianapolis, Indiana

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