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Day of Play

2026 DC Fly-In & Annual Day of Play on Capitol Hill

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June 9-11, 2026

Location

Washington D.C.

Contact

For questions on the event programming, contact Jacqueline Retzer, senior director of event management, global experiences.

 

Questions on The Toy Association’s federal advocacy may be directed to Maria Sierra, vice president of government affairs.

The Toy Association™ will host its 2026 DC Fly-In and Annual Day of Play on Capitol Hill from June 9 to 11, 2026, bringing the toy industry’s voice and the power of play back to Washington, DC.

The events will bring Toy Association members together with lawmakers and congressional staff to elevate the importance of play, highlight the U.S. toy industry’s economic and cultural impact, and engage directly on key policy priorities. The Annual Day of Play on Capitol Hill will coincide with the United Nations’ International Day of Play, aligning the industry’s advocacy efforts with a global celebration of play.

Schedule of Events
Tuesday, June 9

6 p.m.: Pre Fly-In Dinner at The Hamilton (invitation only)

Wednesday, June 10

8 a.m.: Breakfast and Pre-Hill Visit Team Meetings at JW Marriott/Penn Terrace Room
Fly-In Hill Visits all day
12 p.m.: Toy Foundation Board Meeting at Ballard office
6:30 p.m.: Toy Association Board of Directors Networking Event

Thursday, June 11

8 a.m.: Toy Association Board of Directors Meeting at Wilmer Hale office
12 p.m.: Annual Day of Play on Capital Hill Event at the Rayburn Building

Joins us on Capitol Hill!