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

AUG 08

Toy Fair® 2026 Invites Toy Brands to Shine on a Global Stage

AUG08

Potential exhibitors can apply to secure booth space, private meeting suite space, and lock in promotional opportunities for the show, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City.

AUG 08

Licensing Summit Announced for Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview® Market Weeks

AUG08

Taking place from 2 to 7 p.m., the summit will offer fresh insights for the global licensing community. Registration is now open.

AUG 04

Registration for People of Play™’s 2025 Young Inventor Challenge® Opens Today

AUG04

People of Play™ (POP), a leading community of toy industry professionals, proudly announces the 20th annual Young Inventor Challenge® (YIC) International Championship. Registration is open now through October 26.

JUL 30

Secure Your Spot: Limited Showroom Space Available for LA Fall Preview®

JUL30

Toy companies still have time to secure a presence at The Toy Association’s new Toy Building during the LA Fall Preview® this September.

JUL 28

The Toy Association™ Unveils LA Fall Preview® Event Lineup

JUL28

The Toy Association™ has announced the slate of events taking place during the LA Fall Preview® Market Weeks, taking place September 8 to 19 in Los Angeles. The lineup complements buyer-seller meetings taking place during the Fall Preview period in showrooms at the new Toy Building (101 Continental Boulevard) and throughout LA.

JUL 24

Reminder: Submit Your Nominations for the 2026 Toy Industry Hall of Fame

JUL24

The deadline is approaching for the toy community to submit their nominations for the 2026 Toy Industry Hall of Fame, the highest honor bestowed upon individuals in the industry. Nominations may be submitted online through Friday, August 8.

JUL 23

Meet with The Toy Association’s Trends Team During LA Fall Preview® Market Weeks

JUL23

Will your company be showing 2026 product in Los Angeles this fall? Be sure to schedule a meeting with The Toy Association’s trends team to showcase your latest launches and line extensions. Insights gathered during these appointments inform the Association’s annual “Toy Trends Briefing” at Toy Fair® and are used throughout the year in media and influencer outreach, including national TV and print opportunities. All embargoes will be honored.

JUL 23

Don’t Forget: Nominations for TAGIE Awards Close August 2

JUL23

Time is running out to nominate toy industry trailblazers for the 2025 Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, presented by People of Play™ (POP), a division of The Toy Association™. Anyone in the industry may submit a nomination by August 2, 2025.

JUL 21

Nominations are Now Open for the 2026 Toy of the Year® Awards

JUL21

Nominations are officially open for the 26th Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, taking place February 13, 2026 at Pier Sixty in New York City. Toy companies, inventors, and other industry representatives are invited to submit their top products and entertainment brands by August 27, 2025 for consideration across 16 categories.

JUL 16

Stay Ahead of the Game with Toy Fair® University's Summer Series

JUL16

Toy professionals are encouraged to take advantage of the ongoing rollout of Toy Fair® University educational sessions this summer. The sessions, recorded at Toy Fair 2025, are being released online through August on ToyFairNY.com. The virtual learning sessions offer a convenient and flexible way to explore topics shaping the toy industry.

JUL 14

Apply by Aug. 22 to Present on the Toy Fair® 2026 University Stage

JUL14

The Toy Association™ is reminding thought leaders from across the global toy and play community to apply to present at Toy Fair® University, taking place throughout Toy Fair from February 14 to 17, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City. Experts are invited to submit their application for a chance to share their research, case studies, innovative ideas, and best practices with a highly engaged, global audience.

JUL 07

Nominations Open for 2026 Toy Industry Hall of Fame

JUL07

The toy community is invited to submit nominees for induction into the 2026 Toy Industry Hall of Fame.

JUL 03

Q&A with CHITAG Founder Mary Couzin

JUL03

Toy News Tuesday editors caught up with Mary Couzin, senior vice president and founder/leader of People of Play™ at The Toy Association™, about what makes CHITAG a must-attend event and why these authentic, hands-on experiences matter so much.

JUN 30

Secure Your Booth Space for Toy Fair® ’26

JUN30

As the countdown to Toy Fair® begins, The Toy Association™ has announced that general exhibitor applications are now open for the iconic event, taking place February 14 to 17, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City. Potential exhibitors can apply for booth space or private meeting suite space.

JUN 20

TAGIE Lifetime Achievement Nominations Due June 30

JUN20

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.

JUN 16

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

JUN16

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.

JUN 09

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

JUN09

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.

JUN 05

Nominations Now Open for 2025 Toy & Game Innovation Excellence Awards

JUN05

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

JUN 02

Behind the Scenes of Toy Fair® University Speaker Selection

JUN02

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.

MAY 22

Toy Fair® 2026 Booth Renewal Applications Open June 2

MAY22

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.