LEGO Convention Coming To Philly Area

If you or someone you know likes LEGOs, then you'll want to mark off April 30 through May 1 on your calendar.

That's when the Brick Fest Live event is coming to the Philadelphia area.

The event will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave, Oaks.

"Play with huge attractions built to set your imagination free and witness mind-blowing creations made entirely of this timeless toy at Brick Fest Live," the event website says.

Brick Fest Live will feature several activities for LEGO lovers, including LEGO theater, an "inspiration station," LEGO golf, large models, a LEGO "glow zone" and more.

Here is a full explanation of event features, according to the website:

• The Brick Show Experience: Meet popular YouTube LEGO show hosts from The Brick Show and be featured on in an upcoming video.
• Brick Fest Derby: Build and race your custom built LEGO derby car down one of our 35-foot long timed tracks!
• Collaborative Building Activities: Contribute to large-scale mystery floor mosaic.
• Inspiration Stations: Add to existing LEGO cities and make them your own by building custom creations.
• Video Game Arena: Have a favorite LEGO video game? Come challenge your family or make new friends in the Brick Fest Gaming Arena playing your favorite LEGO title head to head.
• Mini Golf: A miniature golf course built to inspire! Take your game to the next level on the Brick-Links.
• Brick Fest Theater Trivia & Entertainment: Participate in LEGO trivia all while taking a break from what will be an overwhelming amount of awesome!
• Mosaics: Using a colorful variety of 1×1 LEGO bricks, build a piece of art to proudly display for other attendees.
• Shopping: Find new, vintage, rare, and custom LEGO sets and merchandise from one of the many merchants in attendance.

Ticket prices vary depending on the time of day you choose to go. A full weekend pass is $75. Children 2 and younger are free.

Click here to learn more about the event and purchase tickets.