COMMUNITY ZONE

Caring Character Cosplay creates magical moments for kids and families at the Edmonton Stollery hospital in hopes of shining a little light on those facing hard times. Their goal is to share a small taste of what it's like to visit Disneyland, right in kids' local communities.

Who you gonna call? The Alberta Ghostbusters. Composed of volunteers, prop builders, collectors, and fans, they are a non-profit society looking to do some good in their community while taking care of paranormal problems along the way.

Meet the 501st, AKA the bad guys doing good. The 501st is made up of Star Wars fans that join together to create film-accurate costumes, spread their love of Star Wars, and give back to the community through direct fundraising and volunteer work at charity events. 

The Droid Builders are coming to the CALGARY EXPO Community Zone. Check out their incredible creations and get inspired to create your own as you dive into the worlds of robotics and prop building. 

The Mandalorian Mercs is an international Star Wars costuming organization dedicated to celebrating the Star Wars universe and uniting individuals with a common love for Star Wars and The Mandalorian culture. They also encourage self-improvement, personal growth, family involvement, and fellowship with peers.

Looking to join the light side? Meet the Rebel Legion in the CALGARY EXPO Community Zone. The Rebel Legion is an international costume club representing the "good guys" of the Star Wars franchise like Jedi, Rebel Pilots, Troopers, Princesses, and Wookiees.

The Saber Guild is a Star Wars costuming and lightsaber choreography group. They are also the only group permitted by LFL/Disney to present saber shows and give training. As one of the newest members of the Star Wars costuming community in BC, the Alderaan Temple is thrilled to be joining in on all of the intergalactic excitement at CALGARY EXPO. 

Play the day away with the Southern Alberta LEGO Users Club (SALUG) in the Community Zone. Check out their booth to see their amazing creations and to get inspired for you next big build. 

Come and explore the world of Western martial arts. From knight fights to light saber training, you'll see epic dueling displays all weekend from The Forge.

Always dreamed of building your very own Master Chief, ODST, or Mjolnir armored costume? The 405th Infantry Division is a maker community and costuming club helping fans like you build and collect costumes and props as seen in the Halo games.