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The Toy Foundation’s Golf & Give FUNdraiser Tees off LA Fall Preview® on Sept. 9

6/23/2025
The Toy Foundation™ invites toy professionals to swing into LA fall previews with a night of networking, friendly competition, and giving back at its Golf & Give FUNdraiser, taking place Tuesday, September 9 at 6 p.m. at Topgolf El Segundo.

 

TAGIE Lifetime Achievement Nominations Due June 30

6/20/2025
The nomination deadline is June 30 for the 2025 Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE) Awards Lifetime Achievement honor. This accolade is one of several awards that will be presented during People of Play’s 18th annual TAGIE ceremony on November 8 in Rosemont, IL.

 

Set Yourself Up for Success at Toy Fair® with Upcoming Exhibitor Academy Sessions

6/16/2025
Toy Fair® 2026 exhibitors are encouraged to mark their calendars for several upcoming Exhibitor Academy sessions, which will provide valuable insights and practical tips for a successful show.

 

Toy Fair® 2026: Renew Exhibit Space by June 22 & Other Key Dates

6/9/2025
Toy companies and play professionals interested in participating in the next Toy Fair®, taking place February 14 to 17, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City, are encouraged to take note of the important announcements and reminders outlined as follows.

 

Nominations Now Open for 2025 Toy & Game Innovation Excellence Awards

6/5/2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, presented by the People of Play™.

 

Behind the Scenes of Toy Fair® University Speaker Selection

6/2/2025
With applications now open for Toy Fair® University speaker presentations, Toy News Tuesday editors caught up with Jackie Retzer, director of event management at The Toy Association™, to pull back the curtain on what it takes to land a spot on the Toy Fair University stage.

 

Toy Fair® 2026 Booth Renewal Applications Open June 2

5/22/2025
The renewal application period for returning Toy Fair® exhibitors is scheduled to open on June 2. The 120th Toy Fair, the toy industry’s most iconic and influential marketplace, will return to the Javits Center in New York City from February 14 to 17, 2026.

 

Temporary Showroom Space Now Available for Rent at LA Toy Building

5/12/2025
As toy companies continue to navigate a shifting business landscape and cost pressures from tariffs, The Toy Association™ is now offering flexible showroom leasing options at The Toy Building in El Segundo, California. Effective immediately, temporary showrooms are available for the September 2025 LA Fall Preview® at the same competitive 2024 pricing, offering a solution for companies that require a presence in LA without a long-term commitment.

 

Be Part of the First-Ever ‘Wishlist Weekend’ at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair

4/17/2025
This year’s Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) will take place November 8 to 9 in Rosemont, IL, during the first-ever “Wishlist Weekend” — a new celebration designed to kick off the holiday shopping season with discovery and hands-on fun.

 

Toy Fair® 2026 Booth Renewal Applications Open May 1: What You Need to Know

4/8/2025
The 120th Toy Fair®, the largest and most influential toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere, will take place at the Javits Center in New York City from February 14 to 17, 2026. The period for returning Toy Fair® exhibitors to submit their renewal applications will open on May 1.

 

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