Queen City Expo Comic Con returns to Bangor October 2–4, 2026, with cosplay, gaming, panels, celebrity guests, vendors, wildlife, photo ops, Artist Alley, and a free Saturday karaoke after-party.
The 2nd Annual Maine Paranormal & Horror Con returns September 12–13 with celebrity guests, paranormal investigators, Bigfoot hunters, UFO researchers, 140+ vendors, a spooky car show, and more!
Taking over the Horizon Convention Center, ShiverCon is the ultimate gathering for fans of horror fiction, thriller novels, supernatural stories, and horror pop culture. Whether you're a lifelong horror enthusiast, an aspiring author, or simply looking for a weekend packed with spooky fun, ShiverCon promises unforgettable experiences around every corner.
Calling all Star Wars fans, comic book lovers, anime enthusiasts, horror fans, Disney devotees, and cosplay creators! The Amazing Art Expo returns to Portland, Maine, for an exciting three-day celebration of pop culture art, cosplay, collectibles, and celebrity guests—and best of all, admission is FREE!
Windycon 51: Rise of the Machines is here, and this year’s theme pushes the boundaries of imagination, innovation, and what it truly means to be human in a world shared with intelligent machines. From artificial intelligence to emotional evolution, Windycon invites science fiction fans to explore a future where machines don’t just serve — they learn, adapt, and dream alongside us.
Get ready, Transformers fans—TFcon Chicago 2025 is rolling out to the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel & Conference Center in Rosemont, Illinois from October 24–26, 2025. Known as the largest fan-run Transformers convention in North America, TFcon is a must-attend event for fans of all ages.
If you love anime, cosplay, and Japanese pop culture, mark your calendars because Anime Aki Con 2025 is coming to East Peoria, Illinois, on October 25–26, 2025! This fan-driven anime convention was born from a decade-long dream and is now ready to bring the anime community together for an unforgettable weekend of creativity, connection, and celebration.
Gamers of all ages, get ready — the Rock River Valley Video Game Convention (R2V2) is back in Rockford, Illinois on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Riverview Inn & Suites/Cliffbreakers (700 W Riverside Blvd). Presented by The Gaming Outsider, this exciting one-day event is packed with tournaments, retro gaming vendors, arcade cabinets, VR experiences, and a live after-party with video game-inspired music.
The wait is over! The second annual Chronic Con is coming back to the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois from October 10–12, 2025. After a wildly successful debut in 2024, Chronic Con returns—this time perfectly timed with the 30th anniversary of Kevin Smith’s cult classic film, Mallrats.
