FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

There’s something for every fan, including the young ones. Bring the whole family to snap pics with your fave characters, learn some new skills at workshops, and join in on panels made just for the kids (and kids at heart).

It's our cutest event. Come cheer on the cosplay stars of tomorrow at the Kids' Cosplay Contest. Registration will take place 15 minutes before the event start time.

Is the Force strong with you? Calling all Padawans and younglings (ages 6-15) for an interactive lightsaber training experience hosted by Masters from your local Jedi temple.

Friday, August 14, 2026

By blending sophisticated mentalism with masterful sleight-of-hand, Dennis Christie can captivate a room with close-up miracles and interactive mind-bending feats. His illusions will have you witnessing the impossible. Catch him live on Friday night only.

Bizarro Wrestling flips the script on everything you thought you knew about the ring. With outrageous characters, chaotic storylines, and over-the-top action, anything can happen. Hype up your faves as they step into the ring and join meet and greets happening throughout the weekend.

Need a minute? The Zen Den is a calm space away from the floor, featuring guided sword-based movement sessions from WeaponUp. It’s all about breath, balance, and resetting before you head back out. Free with admission. Sign up in the Community Zone.

Stories get louder in The Writer’s Room. Presented by Korrupted Comedy, this space brings together comedy, creativity, and a little rule-breaking energy for fans ready to write, perform, or try something new. Catch panels and workshops on stand-up, sketch, screenwriting, and building a voice that actually sounds like you.

Get ready for nonstop fun in the Friendiverse, a massive interactive gaming area featuring giant games like inflatable axe throwing, giant Jenga, giant Connect Four, and Build-A-Hero stations. Plus, join hosted live game shows throughout the weekend, including Family Bingo, Music Bingo, Comic Bingo, Rally Racing, Thumbsi Anti-Trivia, and more.

Stop by the Kids' Zone, hosted by Windy City LUG. This interactive space is every kids' dream, with hands-on LEGO brick activities and a jaw-dropping display of creative LEGO models built by talented fans and builders. Stop by and let your imagination run wild.

Get ready to play, explore, and create like never before. This interactive experience is packed with family-friendly fun inspired by pop culture's most iconic animated adventures and creature-collecting worlds. Presented by the Pop-up Squad, it's your chance to dive into bubble-blowing showdowns, monster-training scavenger hunts, and artist-led activations that'll keep you coming back all weekend long.