For 2018, we have a children’s programming track filled with fun and interactive activities for all of our younger sci-fi & fantasy fans! We have set aside one of our rooms to be dedicated for children’s programming. Feel free to come with your child for a single session, or stay all day!
Note: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times at the convention! The children’s programming is a way to do fun things with your children, not day care.
We understand children sometimes run on a different schedule than adults. Please feel welcome to drop in after program items have started, or leave before they are officially over.
The below is the final version, last updated 2018-07-03 17:00.
Box Forts
Thursday, 4:00 PM-4:50 PM, Bristlecone
Bring your imagination – we’ll provide the pile of boxes, and markers to decorate them – and make a cooperative box fort in our Children’s Programming room.
Box Forts
Saturday, 4:00 PM-4:50 PM, Bristlecone
Bring your imagination – we’ll provide the pile of boxes, and markers to decorate them – and make a cooperative box fort in our Children’s Programming room.
Box Forts
Sunday, 2:00 PM-2:50 PM, Bristlecone
Bring your imagination – we’ll provide the pile of boxes, and markers to decorate them – and make a cooperative box fort in our Children’s Programming room.
Coloring for All
Friday, 9:00 AM-9:50 AM, Bristlecone
Start the morning off with a little relaxing coloring. Coloring sheets, colored pencils, and crayons will be provided for a range of ages.
Coloring for All
Saturday, 9:00 AM-9:50 AM, Bristlecone
Start the morning off with a little relaxing coloring. Coloring sheets, colored pencils, and crayons will be provided for a range of ages.
Coloring for All
Sunday, 9:00 AM-9:50 AM, Bristlecone
Start the morning off with a little relaxing coloring. Coloring sheets, colored pencils, and crayons will be provided for a range of ages.
Cosplaying with Kids and Families
Thursday, 4:00 PM-4:50 PM, 12th Floor
Vonie’ Stillson aka Lady Vo
Panelist share tips and tricks on successful con going and cosplay creating with kids of all ages.
DIY Wand Making
Sunday, 12:00 PM-1:50 PM, Bristlecone
Perhaps you’re waiting for your Hogwarts letter, or you’re taking lessons from Gandalf the White, or you’re some other kind of magician – come make a wand with us.
Fantastical Origami
Saturday, 2:00 PM-3:50 PM, Bristlecone
Bring your patience and your best folding fingers as we make shapes from the simple to the slightly more complex. Paper and instructions will be provided.
Friendship Bracelets
Friday, 10:00 AM-10:50 AM, Bristlecone
We’ll provide the string and a little bit of instruction, and you can make a bracelet for whichever real, fantasy, or sci-fi friend you can think of.
Make a Crest
Sunday, 10:00 AM-11:50 AM, Bristlecone
Come draw the crest that fits you best – be it Hogwarts, Narnia, or a fantasy land of your own.
Make a Fairy Garden
Friday, 3:00 PM-4:50 PM, Bristlecone
The fairies need your help spreading more plants around our neighborhoods. Come and create your own Fairy Garden you can take home.
Paper Bag Monsters
Thursday, 12:00 PM-1:50 PM, Bristlecone
Bring your best monstrous imagination and create an old school paper bag monster with a paper bag and various craft supplies – stickers, felt, etc. You might even want to put on a puppet show with it when you’re done.
Sewing with Machines
Friday, 4:00 PM-4:50 PM, Thunderpass
Courtney Willis, Michelle Reeves
Sewing for Kids of all ages! We will have some hand crank sewing machines and some simple project that the kids can sew and take with them. Adult supervision is recommended for the younger children.
STEAM Kids
Thursday, 2:00 PM-3:50 PM, Bristlecone
Children of all ages are welcome to come see and make experiments that involve the STEAM principles – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
Thomas the Tank Engine – Train Building
Saturday, 10:00 AM-10:50 AM, Bristlecone
Thomas is in need of your help to build new tracks around Sodor. Children of all ages are welcome to come and play with Thomas and his friends.
Top Hat and Bowler Making Workshop
Friday, 1:00 PM-2:50 PM, Bristlecone
Don’t have your own hat? Come and make your own Steampunk top hat or bowler.
Wonderland Unbirthday Tea Party
Saturday, 12:00 PM-1:50 PM, Bristlecone
If it’s your Unbirthday than come join the Wonderland characters for a special tea party. Children of all ages are invited to come.