Children of all ages can attend and experience all facets of LEGO at the LEGO KidsFest. Parents will enjoy themselves, too and can explore and shop at the various vendor booths exhibiting throughout the show.

The LEGO KidsFest main attractions will include; Life-size and miniature LEGO models, build, race and play booths, live stage demonstrations, LEGO competitions, dozens of interactive games and so much more. Additionally, other toy companies, local celebrity building contests, fashion shows and entertainment will be part of the event. To see a complete listing of our events, please read below and click here for the stage schedule.

Show Info

Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22, 2009

Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT 06103

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Show Hours:

Friday: 4–8pm
Saturday: 10am–5pm
Sunday: 10am–4pm

Come see life-size LEGO models all weekend including Batman, Darth Vader, Indiana Jones, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Harry Potter, SpongeBob and more!

LEGO Club Meeting

Calling all LEGO® Club Members! LEGO Club will be holding two very special LEGO® Star Wars™ themed Club meetings during the weekend of the LEGO® KidsFest. Please click here to learn more.

Santa Claus

We’re so excited that Santa Claus has decided to come to our event! He will be there for the entire show to meet and greet with your child, so be sure to bring those Christmas lists. Santa is sponsored by: Coldwell Banker & Rockville Bank.

Santa Hours for 11/20-11/22
Friday 5pm -7pm
Sat 11am – 4pm
Sun 11am -3pm

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program

Brought to you by the Greater Hartford Arts Council
LEGO KidsFest is proud to help support the Toys for Tots program during the event. We are asking all attendees to bring an unwrapped gift that should be no more or less than $10.00. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Special thanks to the Greater Hartford Arts Council for managing this program. For more information on their program, please visit www.LetsGOArts.org/ToysForTots.

Come celebrate your birthday at LEGO KidsFest

LEGO KidsFest is offering a special opportunity for parents to hold birthday parties right inside the event!
Click here to learn more

Open LEGO Builder's Talent Call

Are you a LEGO enthusiast with a model to show off? If so, we have a place for you in our show. We have dedicated space to anyone who is interested in showing off their LEGO model. Space is limited, so you must register early. For more details and the registration form, download the PDF now!

LEGO KidsFest PhotoPass

LEGO KidsFest & Sportography are pleased to provide your family with the opportunity to purchase fantastic keepsakes from images taken at this year’s event. All images taken will be tagged to a unique and specific locator number by the photographers. This means that you’ll have protected access to only your images. No wading through countless pages of photographs hoping to catch a glimpse of your family!
All pictures should be uploaded and ready for viewing approximately 48 hours after the event closes (4:00 PM on Sunday 11/22/09)

Click here for instructions.

LEGO Passport Program

Travel through LEGO KidsFest, fill your passport and have a chance to win a great prize!

You and your child must go to every booth that is participating in the Passport Program and get a stamp in the box by the exhibitor’s name in order to win. Every participant will have a chance to win from a variety of prizes; Big Y gift certificates, Dick’s Sporting Goods gift certificates, Carm’s Charms and much more… Click here to learn more.

KidsFest LEGO Landmark School Competition

LIFE Marketing & Events and the LEGO Group are teaming up to bring “LEGO Landmark,” an educational and interactive competition, to various schools throughout Connecticut. Each school has the opportunity to create a replica of a landmark in their town or something representative of their community. The purpose of the competition is to provide children an opportunity to explore and learn about their town history, while at the same time, teaching children the value of teamwork, imagination and creative building.

Take a ride on the Roaming Railroad!

Your kids can enjoy the Roaming Railroad and take a scenic ride inside LEGO KidsFest. It’s $3.00 per ride and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to our participating charities. The train will be at LEGO KidsFest all weekend.

Race a Car at the Roaming Raceway

Your kids will have the opportunity to race their favorite cars around the Roaming Race Track for $2.00 a race. Each additional race will be $1.00.

The Christmas Charity Corner

Teach your children the gift of giving! This area is where your child can build a LEGO ornament for $1.00 and hang it on the Christmas Trees at the show. After the event, proceeds will be donated to Channel 3 Kids Camp and The Village for Families & Children, Inc. The LEGO trees will be donated to places like the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, the Department of Children and Families, Festival of Lights, etc.

LEGOLAND Giveaway

LEGO KidsFest is holding a spectacular giveaway at the show for one lucky family to experience an exciting trip to LEGOLAND California. The park has more than 50 super rides, interactive shows and amazing attractions. The winner will be awarded an all-inclusive package for four people, including airfare, round trip limo rides to and from the airport in CT and CA, 4 nights and 5 days at an affiliated hotel. The drawing will take place at 3pm on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2009. Rules and regulations apply. Trip must be taken in calendar year 2010, tickets are non-transferrable, blackout dates apply, and package cannot be sold or transferred.

Celebrity Building Contest

Local celebrities will be working fast and furiously to build a LEGO model and complete it before their competition does. The father/son and mother/daughter teams will be building on stage and this will be great fun for everyone!

Fashion Show - “Mommy & Me”

Debbie Wright, Wardrobe Consultant and fashionista from Project Closet will be hosting two fashion shows during LEGO KidsFest featuring upcoming trends in children’s clothing and a “Mommy & Me” show! Seasonal, stylish and fun outfits will be provided by various stores throughout CT. You don’t want to miss this!

Comcast Oasis

“Sure, we know, you love your kids. You brought them to the LEGO KidsFest after all. But, after the 37th “Can I have that?” and the nineteenth trip to the potty, you might need a little break. This is why Comcast has the Comcast Parent’s Oasis; a quiet place to sit, a football game in HD, a cup of coffee, a chair massage or a handful of Aspirin - all designed to rejuvenate you to give you the strength for the 38th “Can I have that?” As a parent, you know that sometimes this is all it takes to bring you back. Comcast – Dream Big.”

Face Painters and Caricature Artists

Face painters and caricature artists will be at LEGO KidsFest to create your child’s favorite animal and funny faces.
*Please note: The artists will be charging fees.

And don't forget to visit:

KidsFest LEGO Retail Store

Start your Christmas shopping at LEGO KidsFest.

A variety of LEGO products will be available for purchase at the LEGO retail store. The store is located near Santa Claus and the Christmas Charity Corner at the back of the exhibit hall.

Every child loves to play and build with LEGO bricks. LEGO inspires creativity and imagination while creating the builders of tomorrow. A perfect holiday gift!

Gift Wrapping Service for Charity

Love to shop but hate to wrap? Get your gifts wrapped right after you visit the KidsFest LEGO Retail store! All gift-wrapping proceeds will benefit the Village for Families & Children.

"AFOL" Zone

Adult Fans of LEGO will be displaying their incredible and intricate cityscapes, buildings, and train railways entirely built out of LEGO bricks. It will be hard to believe your eyes and this is one area at LEGO KidsFest that you don’t want to miss.