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This weekend, in the cities listed blow, there will be special FREE Boxtroll cardboard challenges taking place in celebration of The Boxtrolls arriving in theaters on September 26th! Kids & families can come and take part in each local event, all you need to do is design and decorate your own Boxtroll costume!
Here are the cities in which they will be holding the Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenges:
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – 9/14
Meet Shoe, Fish and Sparky from The Boxtrolls
When: September 14th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Macy’s Center Court at the Hillsdale Mall in San Mateo
*Be sure to participate in The Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge for a chance to win prizes hosted by KMEL-FM and the Imagination Foundation.
ROSEVILLE, CA – 9/13
Join Mix 96 for some family fun
When: Saturday, September 13th from 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: Roseville Utility Exploration Center
*Get creative with cardboard boxes and recycled items and enter to win special prize packs and a mystery “What’s in the Box?” grand prize.
SEATTLE, WA – 9/14
106.1 KISS-FM is hosting The Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge at
When: September 14th from 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Where: Kent Station
*Enjoy a day of fun, crafts and not-to-be missed prizes!
DETROIT, MI – 9/14
98.7 AMP Radio is hosting The Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge
When: September 14th from 1:00-4:00pm
Where: Oakland Mall in Troy
*Come and create your own Boxtroll from recycled materials and enter for a chance to win some awesome prize packages! Don’t forget to bring your “BOX” food donation to the event to benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank.
CHICAGO, IL – 9/14
B96 is joining forces with Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview to host The Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge
When: September 14th from 11:30AM – 2:30PM.
Where: Kohl Children’s Musem in Glenview
*Operation Support our Troops will provide boxes and will encourage children to use their imaginations and turn cardboard boxes into something awesome! Boxtrolls will welcome guests and there will be face painters and prizes.
SAN ANTONIO, TX – 9/13
Magic 105.3 is hosting The Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge
When: Saturday, September 13th from 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Where: North Star Mall in the NUVO Lounge
*Enjoy a day of fun, crafts and not-to-be missed prizes!
HOUSTON, TX – 9/14
Come meet The Boxtrolls characters and enjoy a day of fun, crafts and not-to-be missed prizes
When: Sunday, September 14th from 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Where: Children’s Museum of Houston
DALLAS, TX – 9/14
Meet Shoe, Fish and Sparky from The Boxtrolls on
When: September 14th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Cinemark West in Plano
*Be sure to participate in The Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge for a chance to win prizes hosted by 106.1 KISS FM and the Imagination Foundation.
WASHINGTON, DC- 9/14
Join Tommy McFly from 94.7 Fresh FM in the Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge
When: September 14th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: The Plaza at City Center
*Enjoy a day of fun, crafts and not-to-be missed prizes!
CHARLOTTE, NC- 9/14
Participate in The Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge on
When: Sunday, September 14th from 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Where: Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find, one of the largest comic book stores in the US
*Enjoy a day of fun and not-to-be missed prizes!
ORLANDO, FL 9/14
Orlando Science Center is hosting The Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge as part of their Maker Faire Event
When: Sunday, September 14th from 12:00PM – 2:00PM.
Where: Orlando Science Center
*Enjoy a day of fun, crafts and not-to-be missed prizes!
