Awesome Con – Washington, DC’s Comic Con Expands it’s Event: Awesome Con Jr.

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If you live in the D.C. area and geek culture is your jam, you’ve probably heard of Awesome Con.  For seven years, Awesome Con has been bringing over 70,000 fans together to see their favorite stars from across comics, movies, television, toys, games, artists, and more!  And, Awesome Con just got even more Awesome this year for families. Awesome Con Jr. powered by The Toy Association, is the spot where families can expect to meet their favorite characters, experience tons of hands-on activations, visit an entire stage dedicated to kids programming, and check out popular brands including DreamWorks, SpinMaster, KIND Snacks, Detective Pikachu, and more.  

Put this event on your family’s calendar as a “must do” this April 26-28 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.   


Awesome Con Jr. has Dedicated Kids Stage and Programming – Expanded for 2019!

Over the course of the weekend (Fri-Sun), you’ll find 18 dedicated programs on the Awesome Con Jr. Kids Stage.  The Kids Stage is where kids can experience imaginative play sessions from Super Art Fight Jr to Saber Guild Corellia’s Live Lightsaber Performance and Intro to Spells for Young Witches and Wizards to Saber Guild Padawan Training, and so much more.  For full Awesome Con Jr Stage Schedule, visit:  http://awesome-con.com/awesome-con-jr/    

What to Expect at the Awesome Con Jr. Kids Area 

National Wildlife Federation Animal Show 

Gather around Naturalist David Mizejewski, and your children will get an opportunity to see and learn more about some very cool animals, including an opossum, alligator, coati, arctic fox, porcupine, cavy, and python.

DreamWorks Screenings  

The Kids Stage is the spot at 11am daily to watch some of your favorite shows from DreamWorks.

Kids Costume Parade

What kid doesn’t like to dress up as their favorite characters … and now they have an outlet to show off their costumes at the Kids Costume Parade, held Saturday and Sunday at 12noon.  Only open to the first 30 registrants, so get there early!

Awesome Con Jr. Workshops

These 45 minute to one-hour workshops are for kids who have an interest in drawing and sketching and want to learn techniques from some of the best cartoonists and professional artists in the business.   With 18 workshops throughout the weekend, your child can learn to draw their very own Pokemon, werewolves, or create their very own superhero symbol.  There’s even a Fan Art Design Contest presented by Art Way Alliance Artists & Craftsman Supply.

Free Custom Sketches

Comics artists Ron Chan, Amy Mebberson, Ron Randall, and James Silvani will each have a one hour session where they do free custom sketches for kids located in the character meet & greet areas.

Character Appearances

Your child will be delighted to meet their favorite characters including:  Goku from Dragon Ball Z, Pikachu, Ranger Rick, Luna from Let’s Go Luna, Super Why, Daniel Tiger, and Disney Princess Cosplayers.

Awesome Con Arcade by MagFest and Table Top Games by Foam Brain

This is the spot to let kids be kids and get their video game time in – they’ll find all types of vintage arcade games to play.  

There’s just so much to see and do at Awesome Con 2019 that the whole family will enjoy!   Make your plans to attend April 26-28 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. If you have been, please share your experience below!