SCI-FI & FANTASY ATTRACTIONS

From the wilds of a mysterious forest to the depths of space, come meet your fave sci-fi and fantasy actors. Get autographs, pose for photos, and meet them IRL.

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From Star Wars and Doctor Who to House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings, FAN EXPO Philadelphia 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. Check the schedule closer to the show for specifics.

If you’ve ever wanted to see your fave fandom characters brought to life, you’ll want to check out our sci-fi and fantasy groups in the Community Zone. Make friends from a galaxy far, far away, meet Klingons and Vulcans, and even bust some ghosts.

Location: Kids' Zone
Friday 5:30 PM | Saturday 12:30 PM | Sunday 1 PM

Is the Force strong with you? Calling all Padawans and younglings for an interactive lightsaber training experience hosted by in Malachor Temple in the Kids' Zone (Room 121C).

Location: Cosplay Red Carpet
Friday 7:15 PM | Saturday 3 PM | Sunday 3:15 PM

Join the Malachor Temple for Adult Lightsaber Training. This training session has limited attendee signups and focuses on the basics of lightsaber combat taught by our veteran lightsaber instructors. This is a beginner class on lightsaber stage combat, which will instruct the basic forms, moves, and fighting combinations typically taught to people attending their first night at one of our group's practices. Due to the combat nature of this class, it is limited to people aged 18+ or 13+ with a participating adult guardian. All required training materials for class instruction provided.

All Weekend in Room 120C

Step into The Book Nook, a literary haven where book lovers' dreams come true. Discover hidden gems in our Free Little Library, engage in lively discussions at genre-specific Book Meetups, and participate in our one word story. Plus, check out the curated collection of sci-fi and fantasy books from Multiverse, a local independent bookstore, and their author signings including Brittney Morris, Philly native Reggie Byers, and more.

Who are you dressing up as? If you’re looking to take the ultimate group photo with cosplayers from the same fandom, look no further than our Cosplay Meetups. Check the schedule closer to the show for details.