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10 Reasons MegaCon Orlando was The Con of My Year

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025Dakster Sullivan

With over 160,000 attendees this year and more guests than you can shake a lightsaber at, MegaCon has cemented its place in the hearts of geeks and fans.

New York Comic Con Survival Guide – 2024 Edition

October 22, 2024October 21, 2024Ray Goldfield

Your intrepid correspondent just attended the 2024 New York Comic Con—and here’s what he learned.

Orlando Pen Show 2024

September 21, 2024September 19, 2024Dakster Sullivan

The Orlando Pen Show took place September 8th – 10th at the Florida Hotel in Orlando, FL. This was my first year attending, and I walked out after two days as a fountain pen addict.

Creating Community at XOXO

August 30, 2024August 29, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Some reflections on the final XOXO.

Jonathan Liu at Lucas Oil Stadium for Gen Con 2019

Missing Gen Con 2024

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Once again I’m not attending Gen Con, but I’m still thinking about it.

Welcome to the ‘X-Men’ Airbnb, Hope You Survive the Experience!

May 3, 2024May 2, 2024Paul Benson

Play X-Men arcade games at the X-Mansion!

Is GaryCon the Convention for You?

March 30, 2024March 29, 2024Rory Bristol

Is GaryCon your next ride-or-die annual convention? The author explores the pros, cons, and more to help you decide whether the trip to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is worth the trouble.

GaryCon Hosted ‘D&D’ for Its 50th Anniversary

March 30, 2024March 29, 2024Rory Bristol

At GaryCon 2024, Wizards of the Coast, Luke Gygax, and countless luminaries came together in a storm of news, excitement, and a few reveals. This writer had the opportunity to attend, at the invitation of Wizards of the Coast, and is here to summarize the highlights of the event, along with the updates and announcements provided during the press panel.

MegaCon Orlando 2024 – Big Names. Big Cosplay.

February 21, 2024February 20, 2024Dakster Sullivan

MegaConvention hit Orlando hard February 1st – 4th, 2024 with high-profile guests, amazing artists, and impressive panels to entertain and educate conventioneers of all ages.

Gear Up For MegaCon 2024 in Orlando, Florida!

January 30, 2024January 29, 2024Dakster Sullivan

MegaCon returns to Orlando, Florida, this week from February 1st to the 4th, making it the first major convention of the year.

Bring Halloween Horror Nights Home With Creepy Universal Merch

October 11, 2023October 10, 2023Z

Experience Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights anywhere through the magic of merch!

Register Now for Nintendo Live 2023

June 4, 2023June 3, 2023Z

Nintendo Live 2023 promises to be a fan event like no other.

Gen Con for the First Time: Days Zero Through Two

August 16, 2022August 16, 2022Angela Leach

Like many tabletop, RPG, and board gamers, Gen Con has long been a bucket list item for me. In late 2021, we decided that 2022 was going to be The Year, and started saving for the trip. Now that we’re home, I have some thoughts to share. This is Part 2 of a three-part series.

Back to Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

November 13, 2021November 12, 2021Brad Moon

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is located in downtown Toronto, near the base of the CN tower.

GeekDad Review: Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit, Toronto

September 24, 2021September 23, 2021Brad Moon

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit (currently open in Toronto and multiple American cities) brings Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous paintings to life.

GeekDad Visits the ROM’s Great Whales Exhibit in Toronto

September 17, 2021September 16, 2021Brad Moon

When in Toronto, the ROM’s new Great Whales: Up Close and Personal is well worth seeing.

Convention Connection for Friday, June 25th 2021

June 25, 2021June 24, 2021Joey L. Mills

Check out a convention near you this last weekend in June, including Albuquerque Comic Con, Houston Horror Film Fest, and more!

MoPop Presents ‘Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume’

June 4, 2021June 3, 2021Will James

In collaboration with the Walt Disney Archives, MoPop is opening the ‘Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume’ exhibition on June 5th. The exhibit brings over 70 original pieces from 19 designers ranging in history from Julie Andrews’ original ‘Mary Poppins’ traveling dress to several costumes from 2019’s ‘Dumbo.’

GeekDad Visits St. Thomas Elevated Park

August 8, 2020August 7, 2020Brad Moon

St. Thomas, Ontario has its own version of New York’s High Line, an elevated park on an 850 foot long, 1929 vintage railroad bridge.

Locked Down Family Misses Disneyland Vacation – Creates Pirates of the Caribbean Ride at Home

March 22, 2020Ken Denmead1

A family who missed their Disneyland vacation while things are in lockdown in California decided to pass the time recreating one of their favorite rides at home.

Geek Links: Take a Tuneful Tour of Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World

January 14, 2020Z

A new promo video from Swedish electro duo Galantis and English vocalist Charli XCX provides fans the world over with our first (sur)real look at Super Nintendo World Japan. Courtesy: Nintendo of America

SacAnime Returns at CalExpo

January 4, 2020January 6, 2020Sean Z2

Sacramento’s Anime/Pop-Culture Convention occupies the CalExpo fair grounds this weekend while its home convention center is rebuilt.

Portland Book Festival This Weekend

November 5, 2019November 4, 2019Jonathan H. Liu

The Portland Book Festival is coming this weekend: Saturday, November 9!

‘Minecraft: The Exhibition’ Gets Its World Premiere at MoPop

October 21, 2019October 20, 2019Will James

‘Minecraft: The Exhibition’ opened this past weekend at MoPop in Seattle and will run until September 2020. The exhibit features plenty to get the uninitiated up to speed as well as a ton of stuff to enamor diehard fans.

Visiting Ontario’s Blue Mountain Resort in Fall

October 19, 2019October 18, 2019Brad Moon

Ontario’s Blue Mountain Resort is a great way to spend time outdoors in the fall.

New York Comic Con Coverage: Here’s What’s Coming

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019Corrina Lawson

New York Comic Con is a massive event taking place from October 3-6. It would be impossible to cover the con in full. But the GeekFamilyNetwork is going to do their best to bring you as much as possible in way of New York Comic Con coverage, concentrating on the stuff they love. Be sure […]