Chicago Toy Show (Illinois)
2026-04-26 | Kane County Fair Grounds, 525 Randall Rd, St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
The fourth Sunday of each April, July and October are always home to our event held at the Kane County Fairgrounds. 2024 begins our 51sy year of hosting the largest specialty show consisting of only antique toy and doll collectibles. We have 7 buildings and 1 pavilion full of exhibitors from around the world – scroll down to see floor plans of our facilities filled with the exhibitor booths.
Admission $10 per Adult & Kids 12 & Under Free!
2026 Show Dates
April 26, 2026
July 26, 2026
October 25, 2026

Burlington Anime Fest (Vermont)
2026-04-26 | DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont, 870 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT, 05403, United States
The Burlington Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Burlington, Vermont. Striving to be Vermont’s best and truest anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As a long-time collector of anime, manga and pop culture items the promoter brings Vermont an event that will satisfy all anime fandom!

El Paso Comic Con (Texas)
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
El Paso Comic Con is a nerd festival featuring celebrities, cosplay, comics, and more.
El Paso Comic Con Hours
Friday 5-9PM
Saturday 10AM-7PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM

Saratoga Comic Con (Saratoga Springs, New York)
2026-05-02 - 2026-05-03 | Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Saratoga Comic Con is the largest comic con & pop-culture event in Upstate New York. This New York comic con event features celebs, cosplay, gaming, anime, sci-fi, geeks, comic book artists, writers, vendors, & media.
SHOW HOURS
Saturday 10AM-6PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
VIPS EARLY ACCESS 9:30
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Atlanta Comic Convention (Georgia)
2026-05-03 | Marriott Hotel-Century Center, 2000 Century Blvd, Atlanta, GA, 30345, United States
The Fan-Friendliest Show in the South! Atlanta Comic Convention is a comic book convention located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Over one million comic books (Gold, Silver, CGC, More!), toys (Vintage to Modern), Star Wars, Dr. Who, Posters, Anime, and more! $5.00 Admission! $8.00 Parking.

May 3rd Mini-Comicon (Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina)
2026-05-03 | Fairwood Lanes, 201 Old Farm Rd S, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, United States
A Mini-Comicon that is FREE for the community to attend! Cosplay Contest, Multiple Vendors, Entertainment, Activities, Bowling, Arcade, Food, Full Bar and More!!
May 3rd Mini-Comicon Hours
01:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be With You)
2026-05-04 | Online Event
Star Wars Day is an informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4 to celebrate the Star Wars universe. Observance of the day spread quickly through media and grassroots celebrations since the franchise began in 1977. The date originated from the pun “May the Fourth be with you”, a variant of the popular Star Wars catchphrase “May the Force be with you”. Even though the holiday was not created or declared by Lucasfilm, many Star Wars fans around the world have chosen to celebrate the holiday. It has since been embraced by Lucasfilm and parent company Disney as an annual celebration of Star Wars.
Activities & Events
• Star Wars Day activity kit, games, recipes, and more >
• View and download Star Wars logos & fonts >
• Visit a toy store to buy Star Wars stuff >
• Star Wars cosplay ideas & inspirations >
• LEGO Star Wars Day releases on May 1st >
• Watch Star Wars movies in 4k on Disney+ >
• Look forward to Star Wars Celebration 2027 event >
• Mark Hamill comic con guest appearances >
In the spirit of celebrating the Star Wars universe, technology has revolutionized the way fans experience their favorite content. A standout tool, VideoProc Converter AI, enriches your Star Wars viewing experience by upscaling lower-resolution classics like unaltered original Star Wars films and DVDs to stunning 4K quality. It also offers versatile format conversion options (MP4, WMV, AVI, MOV, MKV) for compatibility with various devices, allowing you to seamlessly share your enhanced Star Wars content and enjoy the galaxy far, far away like never before.

Hasbro Pulse Fanstream
Hasbro is having a special May the 4th Fanstream on HasbroPulse’s YouTube channel on May 3rd. Join the Hasbro Star Wars team for exciting new reveals across your favorite lines, including Star Wars The Black Series and Star Wars The Vintage Collection.

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PopCon Indy (Indianapolis, Indiana)
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-10 | Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States
PopCon Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana is for fans by fans, celebrating all aspects of pop culture in one weekend.
PopCon Indy Hours
Friday 1pm – 11pm
Saturday 10am – 11pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm
Guests >
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Guests List
Utkarsh Ambudkar (known for Ghosts, Pitch Perfect, The Bad Guys, Never Have I Ever)
Jay Arondekar
Michael Jai White (Spawn)
Emma Caulfield (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, WandaVision)
Renae Jacobs (April O’Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Barry Gordon (Donatello in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Nolan North (voice of Nathan Drake in Uncharted video game series)
Eric Vale (voice of Sanji in One Piece, Trunks in Dragon Ball series)
Jason Spisak (voice of Silco in Arcane)
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Uncle Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Captain Carson Teva in The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, Appa in Kim’s Convenience)
JB Blanc (voice of Pakkun in Naruto)
George Buza (voice of Beast in X-Men: The Animated Series)
Nick Smith
Colin Donnell (Arrow, Pan Am)
Erika Harlacher (voice of Ann in Persona 5, Venti in Genshin Impact, Kurapika in Hunter x Hunter, Violet in Fire Emblem: Three Houses)
Chris Tergliafera (voice of Capitano)
Alexis Tipton (voice of Mei Hatsume in My Hero Academia)
Townsend Coleman (voice of Michelangelo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Rob Paulsen (voice of Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Cam Clarke (voice of Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Cal Dodd (voice of Wolverine in X-Men: The Animated Series)
Todd Haberkorn (voice of Natsu in Fairy Tail)
Debi Derryberry (voice of Jimmy Neutron in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius)
Jason Griffith (voice of Sonic the Hedgehog)
Austin Tindle (voice of Neito Monoma in My Hero Academia)
Daniel Baugh (voice of Jimbei in One Piece)
Sarah Wiedenheft (voice of Zeno in Dragon Ball Super)
Mike McFarland (voice of Master Roshi in Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super)
Brent Mukai (voice of Gyokko in Demon Slayer)
Landon McDonald (voice of Enmu in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Train)
Aaron Dismuke (voice of Alphonse Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist)
Reagan Murdock (voice of Aki Hayakawa in Chainsaw Man)
Mick Wingert (voice of Professor Heimerdinger in Arcane)
Nicolas Roye (voice of Octane in Apex Legends)
Aaron Roberts (voice of Uta in Tokyo Ghoul)
Pete Capella (voice of Silver the Hedgehog)
Maurice LaMarche (voice of The Brain in Animaniacs)
Rick Heinz
K.N. Fitzwater
JM Paquette
Nick Smith
Andy T. Hanson
Valerie Willis
PC Nottingham
Erika Lance
Chelsea Burton Dunn
Cosplayers:
Sickeningly Sweet Cosplay

AniMinneapolis (Minnesota)
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-10 | Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
AniMinneapolis is a 3-days event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where you can cosplay (optional), attend big events like concerts, dances and contests, play video games, and buy anime stuff.
AniMinneapolis Hours: Dealers & Artists
Thursday TBA
Friday 1pm – 8pm
Saturday 10am – 7pm
Sunday 10am – 4pm
AniMinneapolis Hours: Events & Panels
Friday Noon – 1am
Saturday 10am – 1am
Sunday 10am – 5pm

Collect-A-Con Cleveland (Ohio)
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | International Expo Center, 1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44135, United States
Collect-A-Con is the Nation’s Largest Trading Card, Anime & Pop Culture Convention. Photo Ops, Autographs, and performance with Ying Yang Twins.

Del Rio Comic Con (Texas)
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | Pecan Ballroom, 1915 Veterans Blvd, Del Rio, TX, 78840, United States
Get Ready for the Ultimate Pop Culture Experience – Del Rio Comic-Con!
• Special Guest Appearance – WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi Fatu will be in the house! Meet the legend, get autographs, and snap a photo!
• Meet the Heroes – The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are making their way to Del Rio! Cowabunga, dudes!
• Cosplay Extravaganza – Strike a pose with top cosplayers, enter the cosplay contest, and show off your fandom!
• 501st Legion – Imperial Rough Riders – The Star Wars universe comes to life with epic troopers and galactic adventures!
• Gaming Tournaments – Test your skills in retro and modern gaming competitions for awesome prizes!
• Panels & Q&A Sessions – Get insights from industry experts, voice actors, and creators.
• Vendors Galore – Explore exclusive merch, comics, collectibles, and more from amazing artists and sellers.
• Food & Fun – Enjoy delicious eats while soaking in the electric atmosphere of Del Rio’s biggest geek culture event!
Ticket Information:
• Youth (6-17) – $5
• Adults (18-64) – $10
• FREE – Seniors (65+) & Kids (5 & under)

Motor City Comic Con (Detroit / Novi, Michigan)
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374, Novi, MI, 48374, United States
Motor City Comic Con is the ultimate destination for all things pop culture, entertainment, and the celebration of creativity! As one of the premier comic conventions in Michigan and United States, it strives to create an unforgettable experience for fans, artists, exhibitors, and enthusiasts alike.
Motor City Comic Con Hours
Friday 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Gem State Comic Con (Boise, Idaho)
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St, Boise, ID, 83714, United States
The Gem State Comic Con in Boise, Idaho, is a pop culture and comic convention celebrating all kinds of fandoms and welcoming fans of all ages. Whether you are into comics or movies and TV, video games or cosplay, sci-fi or fantasy, there is something for everyone.
Gem State Comic Con Hours
Fri: 3 pm – 9 pm
Sat: 10 am – 6 pm
Sun: 10 am – 5 pm

Anime Central ACEN (Chicago, Illinois)
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Anime Central (ACen) is the largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. Our event is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, in Rosemont, Illinois. As part of its mission, ACen brings fans together with guests from the Japanese and US sectors of the anime and manga industry, as well as gaming, cinema, and Asian culture personalities. The event includes a huge exhibit hall, a massive video game room, concerts, dances, educational panels and workshops, premiere screenings, autograph sessions, 24-hour video rooms, tabletop gaming and much, much more!
Anime Central Hall Hours
Friday 10:00am – 6:30pm
Saturday 10:00am – 6:30pm
Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm

DreamHack Atlanta (Georgia)
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
DreamHack is the ultimate fusion of digital delight and sleep-deprived excitement for all things gaming and all those who love gaming!
Picture this: a magical realm where gamers from all walks of life unite under one gigantic roof, armed with their trusty keyboards and fueled by an insatiable passion for pixels. The glow of screens paints the air with a neon aura allowing you to experience, conquer, and share with newfound friends.
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Super Cincy Expo (Cincinnati, Ohio)
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45246, United States
Super Cincy Expo has been entertaining thousands of fans since 2023 with an annual show celebrating all periods and genres of video gaming. This event plays host throughout the history of video gaming, arcades, and tabletop gaming, with hundreds of spaces to pop culture and video game related exhibitors. Our panels and autograph sessions give you a chance to interact with your favorite video game voice actors and creators. Admission to the Super Cincy Expo also includes the costume contest and many other exciting activities!
Super Cincy Expo Hours
Friday 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 11 AM – 4 PM

WNC Asheville Comic Con (North Carolina)
2026-05-16 | Western Ag Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd, Fletcher, NC, 28732, United States
Over 170 Tables of awesome stuff to check out including 40+ Tables of comics.
Adults: $5.00
13 and under: $3.00
Ages 3 and under: Free

Bowling Green Anime-Fest (Kentucky)
2026-05-16 | National Corvette Museum, 350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
SUNDAY 10:00AM – 5:00PM
CORVETTE NATIONAL MUSEUM | BOWLING GREEN, KY
$20 ADMISSION | KIDS FREE | FREE PARKING

Collect-A-Con Phoenix (Arizona)
2026-05-16 | Westworld of Scottsdale, 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
Collect-A-Con is the Nation’s Largest Trading Card, Anime & Pop Culture Convention. Photo Ops, Autographs.
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
FREE Admission for Children 7 and under

Tidewater Comicon (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17 | Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451, United States
Tidewater Comicon is Coastal Virginia’s Largest Comic Convention with 2 full days of fun for the whole family. Come celebrate your favorite fandoms with Special Celebrity Guests, Comic Book Creators, Voice Actors, Cosplayers, Gaming, Panels, Contests, and much more!

Comic Con Revolution Ontario (California)
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17 | Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA, 91764, United States
Comic Con Revolution is one of many annual California comic cons held at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California.
Attendees can expect a full exhibit hall with over 300 exhibitors including comic creators, new comic dealers, vintage comic dealers, Comic publishers, toy & collectibles vendors, crafts, costumes, clothing, cosplayers, fan groups, media stars and more.
Comic Con Revolution was founded on very simple principles. We are excited to celebrate comics and the creative arts. At the absolute core of what we do are the creators themselves. The people who create the comics, games, toys, film, movies and more that we all love. Without their tireless dedication to creating the fantastic worlds we all get lost in events like Comic Con Revolution would not be possible

For more information go to www.ccront.com
Comic Con Revolution Ontario Hours
Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm (9:00am with advance ticket purchase)
Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm (10:00am with advance ticket purchase)

MomoCon (Atlanta, Georgia)
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-24 | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion by costuming / cosplay, browsing the huge exhibitors hall, meeting celebrity voice talent, designers, and writers behind their favorite shows, games, and comics and much much more over this 4 day event.
MomoCon Hours
General operating hours are from 2pm Friday to 5pm Monday, with some events running later into the evening/all night (dances, music events, the game hall etc.).
Exhibit Hall Hours
Friday 2pm-8pm
Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 10am-7pm
Monday 10am-5pm

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Comicpalooza (Houston, Texas)
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Comicpalooza is the largest pop culture and entertainment event in Texas. Held annually in Houston, it features some of the biggest movies stars, celebrities, comic artists, toy vendors and cosplayers.
Comicpalooza Show Hours
Friday 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. (2:30 p.m. for VIPs), Programming hours 3 p.m. – midnight
Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (9:30 a.m. for VIPs), Programming hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (9:30 a.m. for VIPs), Programming hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Animazement (Raleigh, North Carolina)
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Animazement is Raleigh’s premier Japanese animation and culture convention! Enjoy concerts, educational panels, limited merchandise, unique artwork, and more!
Animazement Hours
Thursday 6:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 9:00am – 2:00am
Saturday 9:00am – 2:00am
Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm

WasabiCon (New Orleans, Louisiana)
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70113, United States
WasabiCon® started in 2012 as a one day event in North Florida to celebrate anime, cosplay, gaming and all things geek. In 2013, the convention expanded into two days and, in 2023, it’s now a three day experience! WasabiCon NOLA is a consumer focused media event designed to connect fans together in a fun, friendly, and entertaining environment. Launching in 2024, WasabiCon NOLA is Louisiana’s newest pop culture convention.
Convention Hours
FRIDAY 4 PM to 9 PM
SATURDAY 10 AM to 7 PM
SUNDAY 10 AM to 6 PM
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GalaxyCon Oklahoma City (Oklahoma)
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | Oklahoma City Convention Center, 100 Mick Cornett Drive, Oklahoma City, OK, 73109, United States
GalaxyCon Oklahoma City is a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, & PEOPLE LIKE YOU!
Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more!
GalaxyCon Oklahoma City Hours
FRIDAY 2pm to 2am
SATURDAY 10am to 2am
SUNDAY 10am to 8pm

Use code GALAXY15 for 15% off Admission

Caper Con (Sydney, Canada)
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-25 | Center 200, 481 George St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 1K5, Canada
Join CaperCon for a weekend of guests, panels, workshops, cosplay, gaming, vendors, artists, and more. Our inclusive and safe space is perfect for all fans of sci-fi, anime, fantasy, comic books, and video games.

Fanimecon (San Jose, California)
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-25 | San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
FanimeCon is an annual four-day anime convention held during May at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, over Memorial Day weekend. FanimeCon is brought together by a group of hard working fans. These fans come together every year to create a new convention to share with others with similar tastes. From the staffers and volunteers to the attendees, the passion for anime and Japanese culture brings them closer.

Wicked Comic Con (Boston, Massachusetts)
2026-05-23 | Westin Boston Seaport, 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
May 23, 2026
Show Hours: 10 AM-5 PM
Westin Boston Seaport District
425 Summer St
Boston, MA
FREE TICKETS!

Collect-A-Con Orlando (Florida)
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-24 | Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
