In addition to the captivating world of comics, Milwaukee, Lake County, Elk City, Rockland, Launceston, LEGOLAND Florida, Chicago, and Leamington are set to host a series of magical family events.
Unicorn World, taking place on Sunday, February 4 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, promises to be a delightful experience for children and their families. Show Director for The Unicorn World, Phillip Gootee, joined FOX6 WakeUp to discuss the event and the enchanting wonderland it offers. Unicorn World is a family-friendly event that aims to create a magical atmosphere for attendees. The event will feature various activities and attractions that will transport visitors to a world of fantasy and wonder. From unicorn-themed games and crafts to face painting and photo opportunities with unicorns, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. The event will provide a unique opportunity for families to bond and create lasting memories in a whimsical setting.
Meanwhile, in Lake County, Brick Fest Live brought over 1 million Lego construction toys to the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake. The event featured life-size Lego creations, hands-on activities, and a Guinness World-Record mosaic. Attendees, including 6-year-old Max Heitz and 6-year-old Samantha Disney, enjoyed playing in the Lego pool and participating in the Brick Walk challenge. The event took place on February 18, 2024.
Elk City’s Carnegie Library is also joining in on the fun with 'Lego Days' every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. This event is specifically designed for kids aged 5 to 12 and allows them to build their own creations using Legos provided by the library. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch their kids. Lego Days at Elk City's Carnegie Library is a free event open to all kids in the age range.
Additionally, Rockland's Strand Theatre is hosting a screening of The Lego Movie as part of their monthly Family Film Matinee series. The movie will be shown on Sunday, March 31, at 1 p.m. The Lego Movie follows the story of Emmet, an ordinary LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the key to saving his LEGO world. He is joined by a fellowship of strangers, including an old mystic and LEGO Batman, on a quest to stop an evil tyrant. The movie is rated PG and has a running time of 1 hour and 40 minutes. Tickets for the screening are $5 for all and will be available at the lobby box office 30 minutes prior to showtime. The event is sponsored by the Rockland Harbor Hotel. The Strand Theatre is located at 345 Main Street, Rockland.
Meanwhile, in Launceston, Tasmania, Lego enthusiasts showcased their creativity at Brixhibition, the premier Lego exhibition event in the region. The event featured various exhibits, including a fan favorite 'Great Ball Contraption' and a scale model of the Spirit of Tasmania ships. Garry King spent two years building his Victorian era inspired mansion, using over 150,000 Lego pieces. Emma Robinson created a mosaic inspired by the Pixar film The Incredibles, using about 50,000 pieces. Brixhibition organizer Ken Draeger was impressed by the displays and expected around 4,000 to 5,000 visitors throughout the weekend [1e9f0133].
LEGOLAND Florida is one of three American LEGOLAND resorts. The park is aimed at younger children, with the best ages being 2 to 12. Adults can also have fun with many attractions intended for the whole family. Guests of all levels are welcome, and the park is certified as an autism center. The Fastrack pass allows guests to skip the line on any ride. There's more to do than just rides, including building and testing LEGO race cars. The resort covers 150 hectares and is located in Winter Haven, about an hour's drive from Orlando International Airport. Ice water is free and outside food is allowed, but the park is cashless and only accepts debit cards, credit cards, or Apple Pay.
In Chicago, families can look forward to the LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event happening from June 28th to July 29th at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago in Schaumburg. The event allows families to become Night Agents and help stop the Never Witch from stealing memories. Activities include searching MINILAND for dream clouds, creating animal/vehicle mash-ups and testing them on giant ramps, meeting Mateo & Z-Blob, playing Dream Team Bingo, and watching the LEGO DREAMZzz 4D movie. The event takes place on Tuesday, July 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is recurring daily until Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Tickets range from $21.99 to $24.99. The event is organized by Choose Chicago [0a235bc4].
Leamington, in celebration of its 150th anniversary, is hosting an interactive LEGO mosaic event at the Essex County Library - Leamington Branch. The event, organized by the Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee in partnership with Greater Essex ETFO Local, Greater Essex County Occasional Teachers Local, and UE Enclosures, will start the week of August 5th, 2024. The LEGO mosaic, designed by Jim Wiebe, will be created using 431 LEGO plates and 27,648 LEGO pieces. The final mosaic will be displayed at the Essex County Library - Leamington Branch [5f424125].