My boy will FLIP at LEGO KidsFest
LEGO KidsFest is coming to Texas, August 31-Sept 2, 2012!!
For my boy’s first Christmas, Hubby and I bought a huge package of LEGO Duplo and since that time, he has been in LOVE with LEGO. Now that he is older, we are thrilled that we can buy LEGO bricks for him in all the awesome sets!! I am over-the-moon excited to take him to LEGO KidsFest at the end of this month and since I haven’t told him about it yet, I’m thinking we might just keep it a secret until we get there!!
Hubby’s family lives in Austin so we are planning to attend the Austin show on August 31 and I want to know if YOU are going too!!
LEGO KidsFest 2012
The LEGO® KidsFest national tour stops in Texas at the Austin Convention Center August 31 – September 2, 2012, bringing all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in this three acre activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests.
Dates & Sessions:
Friday, August 31
4 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, September 1
Session I: 9 am – 1:30 pm
Session II: 3 pm – 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 2
Session I: 9 am – 1:30 pm
Session II: 3 pm – 7:30 pm
Where:
Austin Convention Center
500 East Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701-4121
www.austinconventioncenter.com
Among the many LEGO attractions, families will find:
- LEGO Model Gallery: 40 life-sized models made entirely from LEGO bricks
- LEGO Master Builders: live demonstrations and activities from the crew who get paid to play
- Creation Nation: build your own creation to add to a custom map of the U.S.
- Race Ramps: build your own custom car, then race it down the ramp against friends and family
- LEGO Games Arena: roll the dice to play LEGO board games
- Construction Zones: creative free build, play and display areas
- LEGO DUPLO®: younger visitors can explore imagination through building
- LEGO Retail and KidsFest Marketplace: purchase LEGO merchandise and official KidsFest tour goods
- Brick Pile: a gigantic pile full of LEGO bricks for creative play and enjoyment
- Monochromatic Builds: bricks of a single color to foster group creativity
- Brickscapes: fantastic displays that combine lots of LEGO and DUPLO sets
- LEGO Universe: become a custom LEGO Minifigure in this multiplayer online game
- And much more, covering over 150,000 square feet of space
“Any family who likes to be inspired, get hands-on and have fun together won’t want to miss LEGO KidsFest,” said Vince Rubino, LEGO events manager.
“We’re bringing so many activities for Texan families to test and showcase their creativity and building skills in what is sure to be a family event to remember.”
Based on sell-out attendance in previous markets, advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged.
Five sessions – all identical – are available for the August 31 – September 2 tour stop. LEGO KidsFest tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for children and can be purchased online at www.LEGOKidsFest.com.
The LEGO KidsFest 2012 tour includes Cincinnati (March 23 – 25), Denver (April 27 – 29), Milwaukee (June 15 – 17), Texas (August 31 – September 2), Detroit (October 12 – 14), and Pittsburgh (November 30 – December 2).
Darn, nothing in the Chicago area. Many of my friends have went to this and their kids loved it.
I honestly can’t decide if I want to tell him or surprise him!!
Looks and sounds like a blast. I spent many an hour building Lego empires as a kid.
I am not overly creative, but I love attempting to build with my boy. I follow directions fairly well so as long as there is a step by step, then I’m good!
Benjamin is going to have a great time.
He is going to go NUTS!
We bought our tix 5 months ago, my boys are SO excited!
Awesome!! Have you been before?
So jealous! I’d love to see LEgo KidsFest come to So Cal! Sounds like a blast that shouldn’t be missed.
I find it surprising that they don’t come near you!