2025 Conventions

All-Con (Dallas, Texas)
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-15 | Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre, 5410 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX, 75240, United States
ALL-CON DALLAS is a four-day convention featuring voice actors, cosplay, gaming, dancing, and more.
All-Con Hours
Thursday 10am-2am (Vendor Room 3pm-7pm)
Friday 10am-2am (Vendor Room 11am-7pm)
Saturday 10am-2am (Vendor Room 11am-7pm)
Sunday 10am-4pm (Vendor Room 11am-4pm)

Las Vegas Super Convention (Nevada)
2026-03-11 - 2026-03-15 | Ahern Hotel, 300 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89102, United States
Las Vegas Super Convention And Sunday Toy Show Schedule is presented by Jada Toys. Join them for the Super Convention in Las Vegas, featuring diecast collections, Hot Wheels and more, including a full size car show.

Nintendo MAR10 Day
2026-03-10 | Online Event
Nintendo’s Mario Day, written as MAR10 Day starts on March 10 with a month’s worth of activities. Get it now?
Highlights:
• MAR10 Day My Nintendo Missions & Rewards
• Enjoy My Nintendo rewards, in-store events at Nintendo New York, sales, and sweepstakes in honor of Mario Day
• Events at Gamestop featuring the latest games from Nintendo. Free Mario-themed giveaways (March 16, 12pm local time)
• Save on Select Mario Games from Online Nintendo Store
• Nintendo’s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament with a chance to win 1,000 My Nintendo Gold Points
• SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Opening at Universal Studios Hollywood
• Play Nintendo Mario games
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Casa Grande Entertainment Convention (Arizona)
2026-03-08 | Su Casa Grande, 804 Cacheris Ct., Casa Grande, AZ, 85122, United States
CASA GRANDE ENTERTAINMENT CONVENTION
12:00 Noon to 7:00pm
LOCATION
Su Casa Grande
804 Cacheris Ct.
Casa Grande, AZ 85122

PeoriaCon (Peoria, Illinois)
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-08 | Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, 61602, United States
PeoriaCon has proven that the Midwest has been craving a quality event like this for years. Since we have begun hosting this amazing event, the public has supported us from Chicago to St. Louis and everywhere in between! We are ready for another great year with the best comic book, cosplay, and gaming convention fun in the area. We are lining up all of your favorites dealers for this year’s show. – Artists – Special Guests – Comic book dealers – Cosplay Contest with best of show cash prizes! – Games – Collectibles – Your favorite loot dealers!
Show Hours
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 11am – 3pm

Coastal Comic Con (Wilmington, North Carolina)
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-08 | Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Coastal Comic Con is the premiere comic event in North Carolina. With over 150 artists, vendors, guests and cosplayers, there’s something for every member of your family. Coastal Comic Con also hosts Children’s Cosplay Contest and Pinball Tournaments.
Event Hours
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Panama City Comics Convention (Florida)
2026-03-07 | Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County, 2230 15th St, Panama City, FL, 32405, United States
Location: Panama City Florida
Location: 2230 15th street
Location: Bay County Fair Grounds
Time: 9am-5pm
Free admission
20,000 square feet of vendors & events

Matthews Comic Con (Charlotte, North Carolina)
2026-03-07 | Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Event will include: Comic vendors, Craft vendors, Game vendors, Comic artists, Sketch Charlotte Art Show, Cosplay contest, Tribute cars including Bumblebee from Transformers, Anime and cartoon cars, Food trucks, and more!
Free admission. Donations for the Matthews HELP Center will be accepted.

BanzaiCon (Columbia, South Carolina)
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia, 2100 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Banzaicon is a 3-day South Carolina anime con event that features a variety of entertainment in a diverse, multi-function, crowd-friendly environment. One ticket price gives you access to all Concerts, Live Acts, and Performers to industry and media guests, DJs, artists, and vendors.
Convention Hours
Friday 2 pm – 1am
Saturday 10 am – 1am
Sunday 10 am – 4 pm

Ret-Con Speculative Fiction & Fandom Convention (Cary / Raleigh, North Carolina)
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle, 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd, Cary, NC, 27513, United States
Research Triangle Speculative Fiction and Fandom Convention, Inc presents Ret-Con – an annual convention for all things literary, science fiction, fantasy, horror, and more. Their mission is to create a place for individuals and communities to gather to learn, explore new things, and most importantly, share the stories and fandoms that they love.

King-Con (Kingman, Arizona)
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-07 | Beale Celebrations, 201 N 4th St, Kingman, AZ, 86401, United States
We are teaming up with baddest local Artists, Authors, Cosplayers, Gamers, and Businesses on the block to bring a full on COMIC CON to Downtown Kingman, Arizona (right on Route 66)
King-Con Hours
Friday 12:00p-7:00p
Saturday 12:00p-7:00p
Tickets
2-DAY General Admission $10
2-DAY VIP Admission $25
(Includes: Early Panel Admission, Special VIP Badge/Lanyard, and Exclusive T-shirt.)

Emerald City Comic Con (Seattle, Washington)
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-08 | Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Seattle’s Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) is built on a comic fan-first mentality. It has established itself as one of North America’s largest and most respected fan conventions of its kind. The convention features a wide array of activities and programming including discussion panels, entertainment industry guests, celebrity signings and photo opportunities, prize drawings, and cosplay contests. The exhibitor’s hall are lined with comics retailers from not only Washington State, but across the entire Pacific Northwest bringing a huge stock of modern and vintage comics, as well as toys, action figures, statues, manga, and tabletop gaming.
Emerald City Comic Con Show Hours
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
AFTER DARK PANELS AND EVENTS
Friday: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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FAQs
Where is Emerald City Comic Con at?
It’s at Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.
Who are the guests at Emerald City Comic Con?
For a complete guest list, visit ECCC’s guest list page. 2024’s celebrity list includes big names like Chris Evans, Billy Dee Williams, Christina Ricci, Christopher Lloyd, Danhausen and more.
Why is Seattle called Emerald City?
Seattle is called the Emerald City because the city and surrounding areas are filled with greenery all year round.
How many people attend Emerald City Comic Con?
About 75,000 fans attend the convention over ECCC’s four days period.

Happy Valley Comic & Collectibles Convention (State College, Pennsylvania)
2026-02-28 - 2026-03-01 | Nittany Valley Sports Centre, 177 Champion Dr, State College, PA, 16803, United States
HVC3 is 50,000 square feet of fun! An event full of comics, sportscards, action figures, anime, pops, celebrities and artists. Plus Magic the Gathering Tournaments and Costume Contests!

Beyond Comicon (North Miami Beach, Florida)
2026-02-28 | Marjorie & William McDonald Center, 17051 NE 19 Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL, 33162, United States
Beyond Comicon is a new movement to inspire individuals to become future creators. It’s a family focused comic book convention where creators and independent designers make connections, showcase their comics, fashion designs, videogames, and BEYOND.

Charlotte Mini-Con (North Carolina)
2026-02-28 | Blume Studios, 904 Post Street, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
The CHARLOTTE MINI-CON returned in 2023. Brought to you by Heroes Con owners, it will return to the Grady Cole Center again.
Featuring some of the ABSOLUTE BEST Vintage Comic-Book Dealers in the country selling a wide variety of Gold, Silver, Bronze and Modern Comic Books, as well as a small, but SPECTACULAR, Artist Alley and Artist Annex!
Tickets are $5 in advance or FREE with the purchase of ANY HeroesCon 3-Day Advance Pass!
Children 16 Years of age and under get in for FREE with a paying adult!
There is a $5 Cash Parking Fee at the Grady Cole Center.

National Pokémon Day
2026-02-27 | Online Event
National Pokémon Day is on February 27 to commemorate the launch of the first Pokémon games, released by Nintendo Japan in 1996.
Pokémon Presents 2025

Things to do on Pokémon Day:
• Look for Pokémon Convention dates to attend in the future
• Watch Pokemon Day streaming event on official YouTube channel
• View and download Pokémon logos & icons
• Download Pokémon activity sheets – puzzles, mazes, coloring pages, and more
• Get the Pokémon Holiday Calendar

Pokémon announcements since 2019:
• Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019)
• New Mythical Pokémon Zarude (2020)
• Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (2021)
• Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2021)
• Pokémon Legends: Arceus Daybreak Update (2022)
• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022)
• Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (2023)
FAQs
Is Pokémon American or Japanese?
Pokémon is a Japanese media franchise consisting of video games, animated series and films, a trading card game, and other related media. Pokémon is jointly owned by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures.
What does Pokémon stand for?
Pokémon is short for “Pocket Monsters”, the original Japanese name.
What is the rarest Pokémon?
Meltan and Melmetal are classified as Mythical Pokémon, one of the rarest categories of Pokémon that there is. While many Meltan were shown initially, these Meltan eventually merged with Ash’s Meltan so it could evolve, creating the first known example of a Melmetal.
What animal is Pikachu from?
Satoshi Tajiri, a founder of the Pokémon franchise, classified Pikachu an electric-type pokémon as a mouse type. Well, he’s definitely the the most famous electric rodent.

Texoma Comic Con (Durant, Oklahoma)
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | Choctaw Event Center, 3702 Choctaw Rd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
Texoma Comic Con is Durant Oklahoma area’s comic con event. They are dedicated to bringing collectible fans more than just a celebrity show. Texoma Comic Con is for everyone to come out and enjoy themselves at an affordable price. FREE PARKING ALL WEEKEND!
Texoma Comic Con Hours
SATURDAY 10:00am-5:00pm
SUNDAY 11:00am-4:00pm

Collect-A-Con Miami / Fort Lauderdale (Florida)
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316, 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.

Alaska ComiCon (Fairbanks)
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK, 99701, United States

Captain's Comic Expo (Charleston, South Carolina)
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | Omar Shrine Temple, 176 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
CAPTAIN’S COMICS AND TOYS is proud to present the 15TH ANNUAL CAPTAIN’S COMIC EXPO! The 2023 Expo is BIGGER THAN EVER, with a 17,000 square foot venue, and TWO FULL DAYS of comics, toys, art, costumes, special guests and more! Come be a part of Charleston, South Carolina‘s local comic con experience.
Expo Hours
SATURDAY 10AM – 5PM
SUNDAY 10AM – 4PM
Adult ticket prices are below. Kids 10 & Under are FREE with a paid adult. There are NO physical tickets for Captain’s Comic Expo. All tickets are WILL CALL and ID is required at the door.

Isekai Anime Con (Sandy, Utah)
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Mountain America Exposition Center, 9575 State St, Sandy, UT, 84070, United States
Isekai Anime Con is a welcoming convention run by local nerds focused on giving anime fans of all backgrounds three days of panels, guest appearances, cosplay, games, events, dealers, screenings, and much more.They’re a group of passionate anime fans loving what they do. Their vision is to create opportunities for anime fans like ourselves to escape from their daily stresses and be isekai’d to a safe space to make friends with other anime fans in our community for an out of this world experience. They’re optimistic for a future where the cosplay community will be more united than ever and look out for each other.

Con Nooga (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St, Chattanooga, TN, 37402, United States
Con Nooga takes place over 3 +days, at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Con Nooga is a multi-genre fan convention encompassing Anime, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal, Literature, Kids, Gaming (video gaming, board and card gaming, Live Action role play gaming), Comics and Cosplay, and a few more fandom things held every year the week after Valentines Weekend.
At the door pricing:
All 3 Days – $60 *CASH Kids (6-12) $20 *CASH
Single Day
Friday – $30 *CASH Kids (6-12) $10 *CASH
Saturday – $50 *CASH Kids (6-12) $10 *CASH
Sunday – $10 *CASH Kids (6-12) $5 *CASH
And as always Kids Under 6 are free
Con Nooga Hours
FRIDAY Noon – 2am
SATURDAY 9am – 2am
SUNDAY 9am – 4pm

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Little Rock Anime Festival (Arkansas)
2026-02-07 - 2026-02-08 | Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E Markham St, Little Rock, AR, 72201, United States
Little Rock Anime Fest is a two-day event being held at the Statehouse Convention Center (101 E Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72201) and will bring together a diverse list of guests, vendors, artists, and fan groups, in an affordable, family-friendly environment.

Collect-A-Con Atlanta (Georgia)
2026-02-07 - 2026-02-08 | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, 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

Comic-Con: The Cruise (Tampa, Florida)
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-03 | Royal Caribbean Cruise Terminal, 815 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
From the organizers of the San Diego Comic-Con, get ready to set sail on an unforgettable adventure of a lifetime! Comic-Con: The Cruise takes place on Royal Caribbean’s luxurious Serenade of the Seas where you will immerse yourself in the world of popular arts like never before! On this 4-day adventure at sea you’re not only a passenger, but you also become part of the story. Rub shoulders with iconic and beloved Comic-Con® stars and experience a vibrant community of the most passionate fans across the globe.

Ohayocon (Columbus, Ohio)
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Ohayocon is a three-day Ohio anime convention typically held during January in Columbus, Ohio, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus and the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Ohayocon’s name is derived from the similarity between “Ohio”, the convention’s location, and Ohayou, which means “good morning” in Japanese.

Anime Town Greenville (South Carolina)
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01 | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville, SC, 29607, United States
Anime Town Greenville is the biggest anime convention to ever come to Greenville, South Carolina! Joining us in Greenville will be amazing voice actors from shows like Dragonball Z, My Hero Academia, One Piece, Pokemon and more!

Pasadena Comic Con (California)
2026-01-25 | Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
.Pasadena Comic Con is the premier comic convention in Pasadena. Featuring over 60 AMAZING guests and over 100 exhibitors offering a wide variety of vintage comic books and more.

Garden State Winter Fest (Augusta, New Jersey)
2026-01-24 - 2026-01-25 | The Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ, 07822, United States
Garden State Comic Fest: Winter Fest is back! Held at the The Sussex County Fair Grounds 37 Plains Rd. Augusta NJ.

Spartanburg Comic Con (South Carolina)
2026-01-24 | Piedmont Interstate Fair, 575 Fairgrounds Rd, Spartanburg, SC, 29303, United States
Spartanburg’s ONLY comic, toy, pop culture convention is back! Featuring some of the best vendors from across the Southeast, Spartanburg Comic Con will take place on Saturday from 10am-5pm at the Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds. Kids 12 and under are FREE. $5 admission for 13 and older. LOTS of free parking. Concessions on site. THIS EVENT IS INDOORS!
