Did you know that the word LEGO is derived from the Danish word leg godt, which means “play well”? This nostalgic little building block has made quite an impact since it was founded in 1932, and there’s a unique LEGO festival that’s coming to Illinois very soon and you won’t want to miss it. Brick Fest Live has been making its way across the country on a huge national tour, and it’s headed to Illinois! This unique event is fun for all ages and is one of the largest LEGO festivals in the country, so mark your calendars and get your tickets before they sell out. Here’s what you need to know:

Brick Fest Live will be taking over the Tinley Park Convention Center on January 21-22, 2023.
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From life-sized creations of your favorite characters to collaborative derby races, this sensational LEGO festival has it all. Sign-up for your tickets here.
One of the most hands-on LEGO events around, the entire family will enjoy getting a chance to create masterpieces here.
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What will you create?
There will be plenty of hands-on attractions to spark your creativity.
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And several displays from some of the best LEGO masters around.
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There are plenty of opportunities to leave your mark, too. Several collaborations around the festival encourage you to build together. Contribute to the giant floor mural and watch it come to life piece by piece.

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You'll see both new and vintage LEGO builds, like these glow-in-the-dark pieces.
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The younger ones will especially love getting the opportunity to jump into the LEGO pit that's filled with 200,000 LEGO pieces!
From LEGO derby races to Mindcraft zones, Brick Fest Live inspires everyone to create something from nothing.
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You're only limited by your imagination, so dream big!
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There will also be an opportunity to pick up new LEGO sets, so you can continue the creativity from home!
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Who knows, maybe your next creation will be on display at the next Brick Fest Live!

Brick Fest Live takes place January 21-22, 2023 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Sign up for your tickets and celebrate the most influential little building block ever made.

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