LET’S PARTY!
THE TOY INSIDER’s
2024 Media events
Hundreds of toys? Legendary experiences? Hands-on previews and demos? Top-tier influencers and press? Check. Check. Check. Check. Learn more about all of our events below.
READY FOR FUN?
The Toy Insider is the No. 1 resource for all things play, and if there’s one thing we love, it’s a great party! Our amazing media and influencer events are designed to connect members of the press and key digital creators with incredible toy and game makers. Our events promise extreme fun, totally unique photo opps, and over-the-top play experiences. At a Toy Insider event, you will feel like a kid again, while also making lasting business connections. In 2024, The Toy Insider will host THREE epic play events, each with a unique theme, sponsors, interactive experiences, and more. We hope to see you at any or all of these legendary parties in 2024!
SPRING FLING
March 14, 2024 | 3-7 p.m. | Lavan Midtown
SWEET SUITE
July 17, 2024 | 3-8 p.m. | Glasshouse NYC
HOLIDAY OF PLAY
September 17, 2024 | 3-6:30 p.m. | Current
2024 EVENTS
Spring Fling 2024
Fun is in full bloom! On Thursday, March 14, Lavan Midtown in New York City will be transformed into a playful garden of toys and games, welcoming influencers, media, and trendsetters to explore the freshest toy trends ahead of the spring and summer toy-buying seasons!
Guests will be the first to experience the latest and most delightful creations from more than 35 toy, game, and play companies. It’s not just an event; it’s a playground of growing possibilities where you can dive into hands-on fun, interactive experiences, contests, and games. Capture the magic of the moment with playful photo opps, and savor delectable food and cocktails while being the first to see the hottest toys of 2024!
Why Spring Fling?
Spring Fling is not just any toy event; it’s a massive, immersive celebration of play and innovation! Unlike traditional trade shows, we’re cultivating an extraordinary experience where influencers and press get an exclusive preview of toys before they hit retail shelves.
What’s in Bloom at Spring Fling?
Rediscover the joy of being a kid amid the blooming wonders of Spring Fling. Dive into dozens of hands-on activations, capture filmeable moments set against the backdrop of floral beauty, and immerse yourself in a garden of toys and games that will leave you in awe. If you’re a reporter, editor, producer, or influencer, this is an event you simply cannot afford to miss!
Spring Fling 2024 |
Lavan Midtown • NYC
Sweet Suite 2024
Are you ready for the biggest night of play? The Toy Insider’s 15th annual Sweet Suite event has a brand new venue for 2024! Guests can expect more toys, photo opps, and hands-on fun than ever before at this legendary toy party.
Sweet Suite is a media event designed for press and digital creators to come together for an evening of play. At Sweet Suite ’24, guests will get up close and personal with the coolest new toys, collectibles, video games, and more from more than 65 companies. This party is all about fun, and it’s full of interactive experiences like photo opps, contests, games, and so much more. Guests will enjoy delicious food and cocktails all while getting a first look at new product reveals and sharing the fun with their followers.
WHY SWEET SUITE?
Sweet Suite is not a trade show — it’s a huge party! Throughout the event, influencers and press will see the hottest toys of the year for the first time before they are unveiled anywhere else. Our event is unparalleled and offers attendees a memorable evening, from decadent food and drinks to one-of-a-kind experiences that The Toy Insider team brings from imagination to reality.
WHAT’S IN STORE?
Sweet Suite is all about having fun, acting like a kid again, and experiencing all of the hottest new toys and games first-hand. There will be dozens of hands-on activations, filmeable moments, and of course, more toys than you can count! If you are a reporter, editor, producer, or influencer who covers toys, then this is an event you CANNOT miss!
Sweet Suite 2024 |
Glasshouse • NYC
Holiday of Play 2024
Mark your calendars for a festive rendezvous like no other! On September 17, 2024, join us at the Holiday of Play event at Current, Pier 59 in New York City. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we unwrap The Toy Insider’s highly anticipated gift guide, including the Hot 20, 12 Under $20, and STEM 10. Plus, we’ll reveal the latest holiday toy trends, and showcase the must-have toys destined for every gift list.
Explore the enchanting displays from more than 30 leading toy companies, each presenting the must-have toys that will bring joy to every heart during the holidays. Immerse yourself in hands-on fun, interactive experiences, and indulge in delightful food and beverages, all while getting an exclusive first look at the season’s top toy reveals.
Why Holiday of Play?
Holiday of Play isn’t just an event; it’s a magical celebration of play and gift-giving. Unlike any other gathering, this event offers influencers and press an exclusive preview of the hottest toys before the holiday rush begins. Experience an evening filled with festive surprises, laughter, and the joy of discovering the perfect gifts for your loved ones.
What’s Under the Tree at Holiday of Play?
Unwrap the joy of the season at Holiday of Play. Dive into hands-on activations, capture filmeable moments in a holiday wonderland, and explore a treasure trove of toys that will make your gift lists complete. If you’re a reporter, editor, producer, or influencer covering the holiday season, this is a must-attend event to gather necessary inspiration for holiday gift guides, shopping trends, and other key coverage topics.
Join us at the Holiday of Play – where the magic of play meets the spirit of giving! Save the date for September 17, 2024, and let the festive fun begin.
Holiday of Play 2024 |
Current at Pier 59 • NYC
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Interested in becoming a sponsor for one of our events?
Contact Jackie Breyer, James Devin, Steph Infantino, or Thomas Stephen Jr. for more info!