If you’ve got kids who build LEGOs, or you’re a builder yourself, mark your calendar. The Brick Convention is sweeping through Texas with multiple stops across the state, featuring over 2 million bricks, professional LEGO artists, life-sized models, and everything from rare 30-year-old sets to exclusive pieces you can’t find anywhere else.
This isn’t just stacking plastic blocks. This is a full-blown celebration of creativity, building, and the art that LEGO makes possible.
Where Texas Gets Brick Convention
Texas is getting three major stops in the next few months:
Arlington kicks off first on December 20-21 at Meadowbrook Recreation Center. That’s the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s turn to experience the convention.
Amarillo gets its turn January 10-11 at the Amarillo Civic Center (note: the event was originally scheduled for January 4-5 but has been moved to January 10-11), featuring all-new displays and attractions.
Austin hosts the main event January 24-25 at Palmer Events Center, which will showcase LEGO creations across 26,000 square feet with over 2 million bricks.
Katy (Houston area) gets a turn March 14-15 at Leonard E. Merrell Center.
What You Actually Get to Experience
This isn’t your typical museum display. You’re going to walk through zones dedicated to different LEGO worlds. A Star Wars zone features incredible creations from the galaxy far, far away. A castle build zone lets you construct medieval creations. Brick pits give you access to thousands of loose LEGO bricks where you can build anything your imagination creates.
Professional LEGO artists from across the country will be there showcasing their work. You can meet and greet with LEGO celebrities, including actual contestants from the TV show “LEGO Masters.” These aren’t just people—they’re artists who’ve spent thousands of hours perfecting their craft.
Life-sized LEGO figures will blow your mind. Specialty mosaics, LEGO trains, botanical displays, cityscapes—everything built brick by brick. Some exhibits took months to create.
What Makes This Special
Here’s what separates Brick Convention from just going to a toy store: you can actually buy retired LEGO sets that haven’t been manufactured in 20 or 30 years. Exclusive minifigures. Limited editions. Stuff that’s impossible to find anywhere else except at events like this.
The founder, Greyson J. Riley, started this at age 14. He’s 25 now and has built an entire convention empire around the idea that LEGO is more than a toy—it’s a tool for creativity, engineering, science, and imagination.
“You go to Target or Walmart and you can only see LEGO sets that are currently released,” Riley explained. “At this event, you’re going to see those too, but you’re also going to see sets from 20 or 30 years ago for sale and stuff you cannot find anywhere else like exclusive items and minifigures.”
The Hands-On Experience
Kids aren’t just watching. They’re building. The convention has construction zones where you grab bricks and create. No instructions. Just imagination. Watch other builders work. Get inspired. Build something you’ve never built before.
For kids who spend most of their time on screens, this is a reset. You’re using your hands. You’re problem-solving. You’re thinking in 3D. You’re creating something tangible that exists in the real world.
Parents? You probably end up building too. It happens.
The Charity Angle
Here’s what makes this even better: a portion of proceeds benefits Creations for Charity, an all-volunteer nonprofit that gives LEGO sets to underprivileged children worldwide during the holidays. Since 2023, Brick Convention events have raised over $30,000 for the organization.
In 2025 alone, the convention partnered with Vet Tix to donate over $70,000 worth of tickets to military families and veterans.
So when you buy a ticket and spend money at the convention, you’re literally putting LEGO in the hands of kids who couldn’t otherwise afford it.
The Practical Details
Tickets: $15 online, $20 at the door. Kids 2 and younger are free. Advance purchase is strongly recommended—events typically sell out online.
Time Slots: Each day has timed entry. Morning session usually runs 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Afternoon session runs 2-5 p.m. (Event is closed 1-2 p.m. between sessions.)
Arlington: December 20-21 at Meadowbrook Recreation Center (Dallas-Fort Worth area)
Amarillo: January 10-11 at Amarillo Civic Center
Austin: January 24-25 at Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road (near downtown)
Katy: March 14-15 at Leonard E. Merrell Center (Houston area)
Why This Weekend Trip Actually Works
If you’re looking for something to do with the family that’s genuinely engaging and fun, Brick Convention hits different. Kids stay engaged for hours. Adults get nostalgic. Everyone leaves inspired.
For Amarillo and the Panhandle? This is a 2-day event but plenty of people make a day trip. For Austin residents, it’s right downtown near Lady Bird Lake. For DFW, Arlington makes it easy.
How to Connect & Get Tickets
Official Website: brickconvention.com
Follow on Social Media: Brick Convention is active on Facebook and Instagram—search for “Brick Convention” to find the official pages and stay updated on special guests, daily updates, and exclusive announcements.
Buy Tickets Online: Visit brickconvention.com and select your city and preferred time slot. Online ticketing guarantees entry, especially important since time slots sell out frequently.
Quick Reference:
Arlington: Dec. 20-21 | Meadowbrook Recreation Center
Amarillo: Jan. 10-11 | Amarillo Civic Center
Austin: Jan. 24-25 | Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road
Katy: March 14-15 | Leonard E. Merrell Center
Tickets: $15 online | $20 at door | Kids 2 and under free | Advance purchase recommended—events sell out online
Official Website: www.brickconvention.com
Social Media: Search “Brick Convention” on Facebook and Instagram for daily updates, special guest announcements, and event coverage
