The Toy Insider will host the 11th annual Holiday of Play media event on Friday, Sept. 16 in New York City. Members of the media and influencers will meet face-to-face with some of the top and emerging companies and get hands-on experience with the best toys and games on the market, just in time for the holiday shopping season!

Holiday of Play guests will be among the first to see the Toy Insider’s highly anticipated Hot 20 list of the hottest holiday toys, as well as its STEM 10 selections and 12 Under $20 list of budget-friendly toys! Plus, they can pick up a copy of the Toy Insider’s coveted 2022 Holiday Gift Guide.

The Toy Insider’s Holiday of Play event will take place on Sept. 16, 2022 at Current in New York City!

More than 30 toy sponsors will be in attendance, showing off the hottest toys, games, and gifts sure to top kids’ wish lists. Plus, delicious food and holiday-themed cocktails will be served!

As always, all guests will leave with an awesome bag of swag to review and enjoy with family and friends, stuffed with toys from kids’ favorite brands.

Holiday of Play is the best toy media event in the fall that will allow press and influencers to get hands-on with the hottest toys hand-selected by the Toy Insider team of top toy experts!

WHEN & WHERE

Friday, September 16, 2022
3-6:30 p.m.
Bites, Cocktails & Sweets 

Exclusive media hour
2-3 p.m.
Refreshments Only

Current – Chelsea Piers
Pier 59, New York City

APPLY FOR AN INVITE!

NOTE: If you already received an official invite to this year’s event from Team LKPR, you DO NOT need to fill out this form. Completing this application does not guarantee an invite to this event.


HEALTH & SAFETY: We are so excited to be back together again IRL, but the health & safety of our guests and sponsors is a top priority.

We’ll continue to monitor local conditions and recommendations made by the CDC and will also follow guidelines set forth by NY state, NYC, and our event venue. Here’s what we’re planning:

  • All booths will be spaced 4 feet apart and social distancing will be encouraged.
  • Guests can publicly indicate what level of contact they are comfortable with on their badges.
  • Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the venue.
  • Masks will be provided for anyone who requests one.

ONLINE PRESS ROOM: Coming in September!

PLEASE NOTE: There is limited space available at this event. Registration may close at any time if the event reaches capacity. An event exhibitor or sponsor invitation will not grant you access to this event. You must receive an official Holiday of Play event invite from the Toy Insider team to attend. Attendance in prior years does not guarantee entry to this year’s event. The Toy Insider Team has the right to deny admission or rescind any invitation to anyone who does not meet the event requirements or who has not shown professionalism to the Toy Insider Team, its sponsors, or at a previous Toy Insider Event. Holiday of Play is a private invitation-only event and invitations and admission will be extended at the sole discretion of The Toy Insider team.

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