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Tamagotchi® USA Road Trip – Celebrating 30 Years

Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Time: Sat., 10am-9pm and Sun., 11am-7pm

Venue: Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Family

The Tamagotchi® USA Road Trip is back for its second year, bringing its 30th anniversary celebration to eight cities across the country. Fans can step inside a FREE interactive pop-up experience filled with games, hands-on activities, exclusive merchandise, and nostalgic fun for all ages. Explore the latest Tamagotchi products, shop exclusive merchandise, strike a pose at themed photo ops, and enjoy hands-on experiences including the iconic Poop Sweep game IRL, tethered , a Tamagotchi customization station, nanoblock workshops, and the Tamagotchi Telescope, where you can glimpse the different worlds of Tamagotchi. Connect with fellow Tama fans while celebrating 30 years of one of the world's most iconic virtual pets. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Whether you're introducing Tamagotchi to a new generation or reliving childhood memories, the Tamagotchi USA Road Trip offers something for every fan.

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Tamagotchi® USA Road Trip – Celebrating 30 Years

“Go early on Sunday morning to beat the peak afternoon mall crowds.”

When
This Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Sat., 10am-9pm and Sun., 11am-7pm
Where
Crabtree Valley Mall
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
raleighfreefamily friendly

The Tamagotchi USA Road Trip is a free, interactive pop-up experience celebrating three decades of the iconic digital pet with games, photo opportunities, and hands-on activities. Located inside Crabtree Valley Mall, this touring exhibit lets visitors play real-life versions of the classic digital games, build miniature models, and customize their own virtual pet gear. If you plan to go, expect the heaviest crowds on Saturday afternoon. The event is best suited for elementary-aged children and teenagers who can handle the hands-on building workshops, though younger kids will enjoy the colorful photo backdrops. Admission is entirely free, and you do not need to reserve tickets in advance. Park near the lower-level mall entrances for the quickest access to the central exhibit spaces. This is a smart weekend pick because it offers an easy, indoor activity to break up a shopping trip. It gives parents a chance to share a piece of their own childhood history while keeping kids entertained with screen-free, tactile activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to buy tickets for the Tamagotchi event?
No, this pop-up is completely free and open to the public on a walk-up basis with no reservations required.
Where should I park at Crabtree Valley Mall for this?
Use the parking decks closest to the main indoor promotional courts to minimize walking with young children.
What age group is this pop-up best for?
Children ages six and up will get the most out of the customization stations and building workshops.

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Tamagotchi® USA Road Trip – Celebrating 30 Years runs Sat, Sep 19, 2026, Sat., 10am-9pm and Sun., 11am-7pm.

Getting There

Crabtree Valley Mall is at 4325 Glenwood Ave., Ste 1078, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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