Being the mom of two boys, I knew years ago that my life would be full of LEGO® bricks! What little boy isn’t in love with anything LEGO®? My oldest receives the LEGO® magazine and daydreams of all the creations he could create. Every time one comes in the mail he is saddened by the fact that there is a LEGO® Land admission ticket and we do not have a LEGO® Land in VA. Well, I am about to make his year and put the biggest smile ever on his face! LEGO® KidsFest is coming to The Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, VA. Yes, that is OUR HOMETOWN! Imagine my shock when I saw that a traveling LEGO® Expo will be right in my neighborhood! If you live in Virginia, or plan to be here February 15, 16, or 17 I would absolutely recommend checking out LEGO® KidsFest!

What is LEGO® KidsFest?

LEGO® KidsFest is a traveling LEGO® expo that is perfect for ALL AGES! Throughout the year they make stops in different states. LEGO® KidsFest is the perfect opportunity to gather your family for a few hours of absolute enjoyment TOGETHER! There are so many different activities listed that I am not sure I will have time for them all!

What can you expect at LEGO® KidsFest?

At LEGO® KidsFest, there will be activities for every member of the family. Have you ever wanted to see one of those giant, life-size LEGO® creations? The LEGO® Model Gallery will have 40 of them made completely from LEGO® bricks!

The LEGO® Master Builders will also be in action. How many people do you know that can get paid to play? They make some of the most amazing LEGO® creations!  Does your child like to build race cars from their LEGO® bricks? They will have the chance to build their own and then race them on ramps at LEGO® KidsFest. Like LEGO® games? We haven’t tried them yet, but I can’t wait to check them out in the LEGO® Game Arena. There will be a LEGO® DUPLO section for the youngest members of the family (I know my baby will LOVE this!) There will be construction zones for free play of the LEGO® bricks, Monochromatic Builds to create designs in a single color, a LEGO® Friends display that combines lots of LEGO® and LEGO® DUPLO sets, a Creation Nation where you can build a creation to add to a custom map of the U.S., and even a giant LEGO® brick pile. I know I will have a hard time pulling the boys away from a huge pile of LEGO® bricks that they can just sit in the middle of and build fantastic creations!

Of course you will also want to bring some money because they will have a LEGO® Retail and Marketplace to purchase LEGO® merchandise as well as KidsFest gear. (you know your child will not let you walk away without buying something!) If you can’t tell, I am stoked about this experience! My son doesn’t know yet, but I can not wait to tell him and see the look on his face! 150,000 square feet covered in LEGO® bricks may be more than he can handle!

Event Details

LEGO® KidsFest will be at The Greater Richmond Convention Center February 15, 16, and 17. There will be five sessions you can attend (each offers the same experience, just different times and days to make room for everyone!)

Friday, February 15, 2013
4 pm – 8:30 pm

Saturday, February 16, 2013
Session I: 9 am – 1:30 pm
Session II: 3 pm – 7:30 pm

Sunday, February 17, 2013
Session I: 9 am – 1:30 pm
Session II: 3 pm – 7:30 pm

Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for children and can be purchased online at www.LEGOKidsFest.com. It is advised to purchase in advance to ensure you get a spot for the day and time you would like to attend as this will likely sell out pretty fast! (even better, tickets bought online can be printed and avoid the hassle of standing in line to purchase them!)

Giveaway to come!

If you live in or will be in the Richmond, VA area, you will have a chance to win tickets to LEGO® KidsFest! I am delighted to announce LEGO® KidsFest is partnering with Thrifty Mom’s Reviews and More to offer a pair of tickets to the Friday, February 15 session! (not only can you attend, but you are welcome to meet me in person while there!) Make sure to check back between January 27 and February 9 for your chance to enter! I will announce the winner on or around February 10!

Not in Virginia?

If you aren’t in Virginia but want to know if LEGO® KidsFest will be in an area near you this year, check out their upcoming events for listings! You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest to stay up to date and check out fun photos from the events!