Awesome Con, DC’s pop culture and comic convention, descends on the Walter E. Washington Convention Center March 8-10, 2024. Between the activities and special celebrity guests, this convention promises to have something for everyone during this family-friendly, inclusive (dare we say: fantastic) weekend.
Photos courtesy of Awesome Con.
“Badges” (tickets) are still available for Single Day (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday), 3 Day, and Premium Badges. Guess what else is incredible? 3 Day Badges for kids (ages 3-10) are only $16. I greatly respect Awesome Con for keeping this event affordable for families!
Awesome Con is home to:
- The Science Fair: an area that explores where science and science fiction meet!
- The Book Fair: an area dedicated to authors and book dragons alike.
- Awesome Con Jr.: an all-ages destination for the next generation of fans
- Pride Alley: a celebration of queer creators and fans curated by GeeksOUT
- Anime Yokocho: a brand new area for all things Anime!
Stars from Daredevil, Star Wars, Josie and the Pussycats, Smallville, Breaking Bad, and more are slated to attend.
The agenda is packed with over a hundred activities at multiple locations within the convention across three days. There is undoubtedly enough to appeal to fans of anything and everything, adults and children alike.
Here are ten fun activities kids would like that stood out to me.
1. Avengers Hero Training – Friday, March 8, 1:30-2:15 p.m. – Get ready to move because it is time to assemble! Join the Philadelphia Avengers for light aerobics and fun trivia.
2. Frozen Sing-Along – Sunday, March 10, 1:15-1:45 p.m. – Join the Fantastical Character Company for a fun dance and sing-a-long party with Elsa and Olaf from Frozen! Kids and their parents will love to dance it out and let it go – the snow never bothered me anyway!
3. Bluey Dance Party – Friday, March 8, 4:45-5:15 p.m. – Dance Mode! Join the Fantastical Character Company for an enjoyable dance party with Bluey! Kids and their parents will love dancing with everyone’s favorite blue pup.
4. Catch ‘Em All Pokémon Cardio Workout with Geeknasium! – Saturday, March 9
2:30-3:15 p.m. Whether you want to blast off like Team Rocket, catch ’em all like Ash Ketchum, or emulate your favorite Pokémon, join us in this fun, immersive cardio workout with Geeknasium!
5. South Park Meetup – Friday, March 8, 1-2 p.m. – OK, maybe this one is more for me than the kids, but– Come on down to Awesome Con! You’ll have yourself a time, and hopefully, meet some friends of mine!
6. Disney Cosplay Meetup – Sunday, March 10, 12-1 p.m. – If you like warm hugs and Disney cosplay, don’t miss this cosplay meetup! Join fellow fans for a fun cosplay meetup. While cosplay is not required, it is encouraged. Make a friend and snap a photo!
7. Wonder Woman NASA – Saturday, March 9, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – From Mission Operations to Public Engagement, meet just a few of the wonder women who work at NASA. Hear about what led them to the space agency, their sometimes twisty paths to get where they are today, and their challenges. Ask them your burning questions about working at the historic space agency, and let them share their stories.
8. Learn to play Pokemon – Friday, March 8th, 2-4 p.m. – Join Labyrinth Games to learn how to be a Pokemon Trainer!
9. How Comics Are Created with Greg Burnham and Marcus Williams: Saturday, March 9
3-3:45 p.m.- Is your kiddo a budding artist? Join the creative team behind the popular comic series Tuskegee Heirs for an inside look at how writers and artists work together to bring their ideas to life on the pages of comics.
10. Meet Taylor Swift Impersonators – Saturday, March 9, 2-3 p.m.- Join The Fantastical Character Company for magical moments with special friends. Meet and greet beloved characters and have family fun at their booth during this special event!
Regardless of what you choose to do, this looks like an event you won’t want to miss.
Buy your Badges here to attend the 2024 AwesomeCon- we’ll see you there!
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