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OCTOBER 18-20, 2024

Irving Convention Center

Dallas Fan Festival

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SUNDAY TRICK OR TREAT EVENT

Trick or treat! Put on your best costume and head to the show for treats and giveaways from participating panels, exhibitors, Crew members, and more. Halloween is happening all day Sunday. 

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KIDS' COSTUME CONTEST

It's Dallas FAN FESTIVAL’s cutest event. Come cheer on the cosplay stars of tomorrow at the Kids' Cosplay Contest. Get ready to shine, little ones.

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FAMILY ZONE

Burp your Baby Yodas and bring them to our Family Zone where you can experience games, activities, and programming the whole family can enjoy.

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LIGHTSABER BATTLES

Jedi, Sith, and Padawans of all ages, get ready to ignite your lightsabers and dive into epic battles at Dallas FAN FESTIVAL. 

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PET ADOPTION FEST

Animal lovers, ASSEMBLE! The second annual Dallas FAN FESTIVAL Adoption Fest is here. Dallas Animal Services will be on-site Friday, October 20 at the show entrance to help connect you with adorable dogs looking for their furever home. 

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JOIN THE INVASION

Following the lead of Darth Vader, we will have a procession of stormtroopers, officers, rebels, Jedi, Mandalorians, and more marching the Red Carpet. All Star Wars cosplayers are welcome to join. See the schedule for days and times.

A cardboard cut out of a Pokémon statue in a lobby.

POKÉMON SCAVENGER HUNT

Try to catch ‘em all in our Pokémon Scavenger Hunt. Snap a pic with the Pokémon hidden around the convention center and share them on social media using #DallasFANFESTIVAL for the chance to win some cool prizes.