AUGUST 8 - 10, 2025

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

FAN EXPO Boston

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SCI-FI & FANTASY ATTRACTIONS

Check the schedule for dates and times closer to show.

Explore the vast world of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, with tons of interactive experiences. Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive updates.

CELEBRITY PHOTO OPS

Snap an otherworldly pic when you grab a photo op with the stars behind your favorite sci-fi and fantasy franchises.

AUTOGRAPHS

Signed, sealed, delivered, it's your treasure to take home. Autograph sessions are the perfect opportunity to get memorabilia signed by your fave star.

ON STAGE WITH ORLANDO BLOOM

Saturday, August 9

Step into a one-of-a-kind experience when Orlando Bloom comes to the Bay State.

HUNT FOR THE SEALS: A SUPERNATURAL SCAVENGER HUNT

The apocalypse is on the line. Start at the Supernatural Impala in the Community Zone and track down all 8 seals—symbols tied to the breaking of Lucifer’s cage. Each one is hidden somewhere across the show floor. Think like a Winchester. The hunt is on.

THE QUACK OF THE RING DUCK HUNT

One duck to rule them all? Dozens are scattered across the different rooms, but only a rare few are forged in the realm of the Middle-earth. Find a Lord of the Rings Duck, and you'll be rewarded. Take your duck to the info desk to receive your prize. Find any other themed duck and keep them for your collection. Your quest begins at the show.

CONVENTION FOAM FIGHTING

From fantasy brawls to space-age standoffs, Convention Foam Fighting turns your con day into an epic battle. Weapons provided. Bragging rights earned. Fights run all weekend long.

BOOK NOOK

The Book Nook is your literary hideaway, packed with author-led workshops, genre meetups, and endless ways to spark your creativity. Dive into writing prompts, join lively panels, help craft our collaborative one-word story, and much more.

FREE LITTLE LIBRARY

Drop off a tale, pick up a new adventure. The Free Little Library is your chance to share a favorite read and find your next page-turner—all weekend long at the Book Nook.

BACK TO THE FUTURE—NO ROADS REQUIRED

The DeLorean Time Machine has landed at FAN EXPO. Get up close with a screen-accurate replica from Back to the Future, complete with prop details fans will recognize instantly. Photos welcome. Time travel not guaranteed.

SUPERNATURAL'S 1967 CHEVROLET IMPALA

She’s more than just a car—she’s family. Baby, the iconic Impala from Supernatural, is heading to FAN EXPO Boston. Don’t miss your chance to get up close and grab a photo with one of the most legendary rides in TV history.

PARKED IN PREHISTORIC STYLE

Hold onto your butts and snap a pic with iconic replicas of Jurassic Park vehicles, including the legendary jeep and park cruiser.

LICENSE AND REGISTRATION... MEOW

Unit 91 has officially pulled up. “Car Meow,” a purrrfect replica of the Super Troopers cruiser, is parked in the Community Zone. Swing by, snap a pic, and don’t forget your liter of cola.

COSPLAY RED CARPET

We hope your beskar armor and olive green cloaks are red carpet ready. Adventure down the Cosplay Red Carpet to strike a pose in front of fellow fans and get a professional photo taken, too.

FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

Whether your family is filled with generations of Whovians or a long ancestry of elves, you'll find your fandom repped at FAN EXPO. Join in on events, meet stars, and shop vendors the whole family will love.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Explore fandoms from across the universe in the Community Zone. Whether you're looking to mingle with friends from distant galaxies, converse with Klingons and Vulcans, or join your local Ghostbusters on a spectral hunt, this is your portal to adventure. Are you part of a fandom group that should be at the show? Click the button below to apply.

COSPLAY MEETUPS

From Star Wars and Doctor Who to House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings, FAN EXPO Boston will feature sci-fi and fantasy themed Cosplay Meetups all weekend long. Meet like-minded fans, celebrate all things sci-fi and fantasy, and snap a picture to remember. Watch for a schedule of specific fandom meetups closer to the show.

PANELS, DEMOS, AND WORKSHOPS

Do you love The Shire or want to debate the layout of the Rocinante versus Serenity? Then, you won't want to miss our sci-fi and fantasy programming. There's something for everyone with discussions, debates, and fan-tastic celebrity panels.