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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!

HOLIDAY TOY SHOPPING EVENTS

• ALAMEDA: Alameda Toy, Comics, Cards, Sports & Collectible Outdoor Show at College of Alameda  November 23, 2013
• COSTA MESA: Repticon – A Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo at OC Fairgrounds Nov 23-24, 2013
• FRESNO: SantaCon at Fresno Convention Center December 7, 2013
• INDUSTRY: Nuke the Fridge Con Toys Collectible Show Nov.16-17, 2013 (frankandsonshow.net). Toy shows most weekends.
• LONG BEACH: ComicCon at Long Beach Convention Center Nov. 23-24, 2013
• PASADENA: Robo Toy & Brick Boutique at Pasadena Convention Center December 15, 2013
• POMONA: Wonder of Dinosaurs, Fairplex November 22 -December 1, 2013
• SACRAMENTO: Sac-Con Toy, Comic and Anime Show at Scottish Rite Center December 8, 2013 (sac-con.com)
• SAN DIEGO: Christmas Collective  Socially Conscientious Gifts at San Diego Convention Center, December 8, 2013
• SAN JOSE: Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show, Santa Clara Fairground November 23, 2013
• SAN JOSE: Ski & Board Festival at San Jose Convetion Center November 23-24, 2013
• SAN JOSE: Super Toy, Comic and Collectible Show at Santa Clara County Fairground December 7, 2013
• SANTA ROSA ToyCon Holiday Toy Show November 3o, 2013 at Veterans Memorial Building Nov. 30, 2013 (santarosatoycon.com)