FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

From video games to animated movies and series, FAN EXPO Cleveland is bringing you all of your fandom family fave stars. They'll be holding Q&A sessions all weekend long where you can ask them questions and hear behind-the-scenes stories.

• ¡Hola! Soy Kathleen Herles! The Voice of Dora the Explorer
• A Fairly Odd Panel with Butch Hartman
• Part Of Your World: Meet Jodi Benson

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

NEW FOR 2024:

• Camp Bigfoot – Our peaceful campsite has been disturbed by a big, hairy creature. Is he peaceful or monstrous?
• Castle Park – Build a castle, draw your sword, and fight some dragons.
• Reading Nook – Pull up a cushion and dive into the fantastic world of literature.
• Costume Alley – Let your fantasies become reality when you dress up, play, and snap photos in our Costume Alley.

Explore the world of art and animation with demos and workshops all weekend long. Join pros like Joe Wos as he teaches you how to draw cartoons and discover the world of storytelling with U Cre-8. Check the schedule closer to the show for details.

Has anyone seen our Pikachus? The Pikachus have gone AWOL and are causing mayhem all over the convention center. We can't catch them all and we need a headcount. How many can you help us find? Report the number back to our trainers and be entered to win a special prize. 

WHEN: Sunday, April 14 

Explore the Gordon Square Arts District and join us in doing one of our favorite things — playing pinball. The best part? You get FREE PLAY with your FAN EXPO Cleveland badge.

WHEN: Friday, April 12, 8:00 PM - midnight
             Saturday, April 13, 7:00 PM - midnight
WHERE: Superelectric Pinball Parlor, 6500 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 

What is your destiny, young Padawan? Will you join the Jedi and become a Warrior, Guardian, Consular, or Sentinel? Perhaps you'd rather join the dark side and have a future with Darth Maul and the Sith? Hang out with our Jedi masters and let the Force guide you through this crystal selection ceremony based off the Star Wars franchise. Limited space available per session.

It's FAN EXPO Cleveland’s cutest event. Come cheer on the cosplay stars of tomorrow at the Kids' Cosplay Contest.

Whether you’re a Jedi youngling or a weary caped crusader, cosplaying is fun for the whole family. Join our fan-led photo sessions to get the ultimate group pic and meet fellow fans. Meetups include:

• Disney
• Harry Potter
• My Hero Academia
• Pokémon
• Star Wars

Jedi, Sith, and Padawans, get ready to ignite your lightsabers and dive into epic battles at FAN EXPO Cleveland. These trials will provide (safe) sabers for a full contact battle in hopes of finding the Chosen One. Padawan Battles will be open to warriors 12 years of age and younger. Please note: all participants require a guardian to sign a safety waiver.

Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Which house do you belong to? Get sorted by a panel of distinguished Hogwarts students and professors at this humorous and interactive performance from one of the most beloved film and book franchises in the world, Harry Potter [Space is limited per session]. 

We ain't afraid of no ghosts. Stop by to test your Ghostbusters knowledge and make gooey green slimer slime with us (while supplies last).

Head over to the FAN EXPO Cleveland Community Zone for everything from video games and lightsaber battles to books and superhero nonprofits. Make sure to check out these family-friendly groups:

• Cleveland Public Library
• SAFY of Ohio
• Two Ravens Fencing
• Cyrano’s Place
• The Superhero Project
• CPL Play

It's the purrfect time to welcome a new furry friend into your family. Visit the Muttley Crew on Saturday, April 13 at the entrance to FAN EXPO Cleveland to meet dogs and cats looking for their furever homes. The cutest part? These adoptable friends will be putting their best paw forward by wearing their favorite cosplays.