LEGO KidsFest Michigan kicks off today at Suburban Collection Showplace

NOVI, Mich. (WXYZ) - The LEGO KidsFest national tour stops in metro Detroit this weekend at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

It is the fourth year of the LEGO KidsFest national tour and the first stop in Michigan.

LEGO blocks will fill over 150,000 square feet of space.

The attractions include:

• LEGO Model Gallery: dozens of life-sized models made entirely from LEGO bricks
• LEGO Master Builders: live demonstrations and activities from the crew who get paid to play
• Creation Nation: build your own creation to add to a custom map of the U.S.
• Race Ramps:build your own custom car, then race it down the ramp against friends and family 
• LEGO Games Arena: roll the dice to play LEGO board games
• Construction Zones: creative free build, play and display areas
• LEGO DUPLO: younger visitors can explore imagination through building
• LEGO Retail and KidsFest Marketplace:purchase LEGO merchandise and official KidsFest tour goods
• Brick Pile:a gigantic pile full of LEGO bricks for creative play and enjoyment
• Monochromatic Builds:bricks of a single color to foster group creativity
• Brickscapes:fantastic displays that combine lots of LEGO and DUPLO sets

Date and hours:

Friday, October 12
4 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, October 13
Session I: 9 am – 1:30 pm
Session II: 3 pm – 7:30 pm

Sunday, October 14
Session I: 9 am – 1:30 pm
Session II: 3 pm – 7:30 pm    

(Each session offers the same exhibits and activities)  

Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for children and can be purchased online at www.LEGOKidsFest.com .