Shopping doesn't have to be a drag this holiday season…not when there are so many toy conventions, fairs and markets where people go to have fun while getting some shopping done. Here are a few fun shopping concepts where you can take the kids along!

PLEASANTON: Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show November 21, 2015

PASADENA: Designer Con 2015 November 21-22, 2015
Pasadena Convention Center, 300 Green St.
Pasadena, CA
designercon.com
$5 admission
Hours:
November 21, 2015 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
November 22, 2015 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

DENAIR: Winter Farm/Construction Toy Show Saturday November 21, 2015 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Highway 99 to Keyes Rd Exit, East On Keyes Rd. Approx 6mi To Gratton Rd, Left On Gratton Rd To Gratton School
Denair, CA
(209) 968-4400

PLEASANTON: Great Train Expo November 21-22, 2015
SAT 10am - 4pm
SUN 10am - 4pm
$8, free under age 12
Parking: $8
GreatTrainExpo.com
Train Expo Inc. hosts this event with two buildings full of dealers, all sizes & scales. Hundreds of tables with exhibitors from across the country. Engines, Rolling Stock, DVD's, Hats, Scenery Material, Track, Trees, Decals, T-Shirts, Books, Magazines, Tools, Lionel, DCC, Thomas, New, Used, Collectible, Everything Trains. Operating Model Railroads in a variety of Sizes & Scales. A riding train for kids. Operating Model Railroads in a variety of Sizes & Scales. A riding train for kids.

DEL MAR: The Del Mar Antique Show & Sale November 20-22, 2015
Del Mar Fairgrounds
5 freeway at Via de la Valle
main gate on Jimmy Durante Blvd or the Solana Gate calendarshows.com
The appraisal people will be back for all 3 days of the show and their rate is still only $5 per item.

SAN JOSE: Super Toy, Comic and Collectible Show December 5, 2015
Santa Clara County Fairground
Pavilion Hall
timetunnelnews.blogspot.com
SJ Super Toy, Comic Book & Collectible Show SAN JOSE SUPER TOY, COMIC BOOK & COLLECTIBLE SHOWTimes: Early Bird: 9:00 am - 10:59 am 11:00 am - 4:30 pm General Admission: $8.50 Early Bird: 9:00 am - 10:59 am

TURLOCK: December 5-6, 2015 - San Joaquin Vallley Toy Train Operators Turlock, California Location: Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock, CA. $5 admission. sjvtoytrainoperatorsinc.com

LOS ANGELES: Ski Dazzle Show December 4, 5 & 6, 2015
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA
$20 skidazzle.com
Friday, December 4 4pm-11pm
Saturday, December 5 11am-10pm
Sunday, December 6 Noon-6pm
325 Exhibitors & Sponsors $6 Million Equipment & Clothing Sale Choice of 5 Free Lift Ticket Offers FREE Family Entertainment FREE Ski Lessons

UNION CITY: Lost in Fandom Comic Convention December 13, 2015 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Silicon Valley N
32083 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA
$20-25 eventbrite.com
shinjukucon.com
Anime, Horror and SciFi, zombies, comic books, vampires... this is the train for you. Join the first annual Lost in Fandom ride.

SALINAS: Second annual Salinas Valley Comic Con. December 18, 19 and 20, 2015
National Steinbeck Center
One Main St.
Salinas, CA 93901
$12-15 day
steinbeck.org
National Steinbeck Center. Tickets for the opening night party will be free with your Salinas Valley Comic Con paid admission. After purchasing your #SVCC15 pass you will be given the option to add the opening night party free of charge. Tickets to the party will be limited. All ages are welcome.

SACRAMENTO: SacAnime January 1-3, 2016 sacanime.com
Sacramento Convention Center

LONG BEACH: Comic Expo at Long Beach Convention Center February 20-21, 2016 longbeachcomicexpo.com

Past Events

PASADENA: Robo Toy Show Pasadena Convention Center 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA. Free- $10, robotoyfest.com

HAYWARD Vintage Toys & Antique Show, toyshowhaywardca.com

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.