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Save the date to join us March 1 – 4, 2025, February 14 – 17, 2026 and February 20 –23, 2027 in New York City.

APR 12

Save the Date: Educational Sessions will Give Exhibitors Tips for Navigating Toy Fair® 2025

APR12

Toy Fair® exhibitors are encouraged to mark their calendars for six upcoming Exhibitor Academy sessions, which will provide valuable insights and practical tips for a successful Toy Fair, taking place March 1 to 4, 2025 at the Javits Center in New York City.

APR 05

Hotel Bookings Open for Toy Fair®: Reserve Now for Best Rates & Availability

APR05

With preparations for Toy Fair® in full swing, The Toy Association™ has announced that hotel blocks are now open for the show, taking place March 1 to 4, 2025 at the Javits Center in New York City.

APR 01

The Toy Foundation™ to Kick Off LA Fall Preview Week with High-Energy FUNdraising Event

APR01

The Toy Foundation is hosting a fundraising event that will kick off The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview Week (Sept. 9-13) and support of the toy industry’s shared commitment to achieving greater impact in the service and support of children in need around the world.

MAR 29

Join the Ultimate Destination in Play: Secure Your Booth Space for Toy Fair® ’25

MAR29

As the countdown to Toy Fair® 2025 begins, The Toy Association™ has announced that general exhibitor applications are now open for the iconic event, taking place March 1 to 4, 2025 at the Javits Center in New York City.

MAR 29

List Your Company for LA Fall Preview Activity

MAR29

The Toy Association™ will extend invitations to its network of buyers and play professionals to schedule appointments for 2025 preview activity with all toy companies in the Los Angeles area in September.

MAR 25

LA Fall Preview Updates: Q&A with The Toy Association’s Kimberly Carcone

MAR25

As anticipation builds for The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview this September, Toy News Tuesday editors sat down with Kimberly Carcone, executive vice president of global market events at The Toy Association™, to catch up on all the news and buzz surrounding the marketplace.

MAR 19

Creative Factor Inventor Day Returns to Toy Fair® in 2025

MAR19

Following a successful Creative Factor Inventor Day on March 4, during which selected inventors had their concepts reviewed by toy manufacturers, The Toy Association™ has announced that the event will return to Toy Fair® next March 2025.

MAR 08

Toy Fair® University Content Series Continues with Exclusive Educational Sessions

MAR08

Toy industry professionals are encouraged to take advantage of the ongoing rollout of Toy Fair® University educational sessions, which The Toy Association™ is making available through on-demand video presentations.

MAR 05

Applications Now Open to Secure Space at The Toy Association™’s LA Fall Preview

MAR05

Applications are now open for companies interested in securing showroom space in Los Angeles this fall as part of The Toy Association™’s LA Fall Preview.

FEB 27

Toy Fair® 2025: Renew Exhibit Space by February 29 & Other Key Dates to Know

FEB27

Toy companies and play professionals interested in participating in the next Toy Fair®, taking place March 1 to 4, 2025 at the Javits Center in New York City, are encouraged to take note of the several important announcements and reminders.

FEB 26

Save the Date for The Toy Association™’s LA Networking Party (September 10)

FEB26

All toy industry professionals are invited to a fun evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and networking at The Toy Association™’s LA Fall Preview Networking Party on Tuesday, September 10.

FEB 12

Renew Your Exhibit Space for Toy Fair® 2025 by February 29

FEB12

The renewal period for returning Toy Fair® exhibitors is currently open and will run through Thursday, February 29. The 119th Toy Fair, the largest and most influential North American trade show for the toy industry, will take place at the Javits Center in New York City from March 1 to 4, 2025.

FEB 08

The Toy Association™ Announces 2024 Toy Trends

FEB08

From spooky, sustainable, and anime-inspired playthings, to holistic toys that give young minds and bodies a boost, The Toy Association™ today unveiled the top trends expected to drive consumer spending on toys, games, and youth entertainment products in 2024.

JAN 30

The Toy Association™ Announces Plans for Los Angeles Presence in September

JAN30

The Toy Association™ today announced it has secured a presence to conduct an LA Fall Preview scheduled to take place this September. The objective is to provide toy companies in need of showroom space with a convenient forum to share long-lead lines during the important fall time period via a collective by-appointment marketplace.

JAN 08

Toy Fair® 2025: Exhibitor Renewal Period Opens January 17

JAN08

The Toy Association™ has announced that the renewal period for returning Toy Fair® exhibitors will open next Wednesday, January 17. The 119th Toy Fair, the largest and most influential North American trade show for the toy industry, will take place at the Javits Center in New York City from March 1 to 4, 2025.

JAN 02

The Toy Association™ Launches Toy Fair® University Content Series

JAN02

For the first time, The Toy Association™ is making Toy Fair® University content available to all toy industry professionals through on-demand video presentations captured from the Toy Fair show floor as well as newly launched sessions.

DEC 01

Deadline Approaching: Apply for Creative Factor Inventor Day 2024 by December 29

DEC01

Calling all toy inventors, designers, and artists: The Toy Association™ is accepting applications for its pitch event during the Creative Factor Inventor Day program through Friday, December 29.

NOV 27

Toy Fair® Media Impressions Reach 3.25 Billion: Read the Recap Report

NOV27

The Toy Association™’s Toy Fair® 2023 Media Recap is now available online. The report provides insight into Toy Fair’s top-tier media coverage, which combined with the showcase of tens of thousands of innovative toys and games, contributed to the event’s success in generating 3.22 billion impressions to date and helping build excitement for the upcoming holiday season.

NOV 20

The Toy Foundation™’s DEI Pipeline Program Introduces First Hires into the Toy Industry

NOV20

Two University of Maryland student participants of The Toy Foundation™’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Pipeline Program secured job placements during the program’s capstone event at Toy Fair®, a five-day program that offered networking, recruitment, and educational opportunities for talented and diverse students.

NOV 13

Creative Factor Inventor Day Returns in 2024

NOV13

Following a successful Creative Factor Inventor Day at Toy Fair® 2023, where 24 selected inventors pitched their playthings to companies including Jazwares, Melissa & Doug, Spin Master, Crayola, Basic Fun!, Fat Brain Toys, and more, The Toy Association™ has announced that the event will return virtually on Monday, March 4, 2024.