NETS: The Northeast Toy Show 2026
NETS: The Northeast Toy Show 2026 is over. Dates for the next event in the series have not been announced.
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About NETS: The Northeast Toy Show
A major regional toy trade show serving the Northeast US, connecting toy manufacturers and retailers for business development and product discovery.
NETS: North East Toy Show 2026
NETS: North East Toy Show 2026 runs 30 August – 1 September 2026 at MassMutual Center, Springfield, Massachusetts.
NETS, the North East Toy Show, is a specialty toy and gift trade show for independent retailers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with manufacturer and distributor exhibits, an evening game and kit event and retailer education.
Key Topics
- Specialty toys
- Games and puzzles
- Gift retail
- Independent toy retailers
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