FAN EXPO Dallas Features Fun for the Whole Family During Epic Three-day Event

FAN EXPO Dallas rolls out the red carpet all weekend long from June 9th through June 11th

DALLAS, TX, USA, June 1, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Fun-seekers of all ages are gearing up for an exciting weekend at FAN EXPO Dallas, which runs from Friday, June 9, 2023, through Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Downtown Dallas.

“While we are known for bringing top-tier talent and celebrities to North Texas year-after-year, the brightest stars of the weekend are our unique experiences for fans of all ages including contests, family-friendly activities, and on-site activations to our enormous three-day event every year,” said FAN EXPO HQ Vice President, Andrew Moyes.

This year’s expansive roster of activities includes:

CELEBRITY Q&AS

Steve from Blue’s Clues, Dora from Dora the Explorer, and even your favorite characters from the Nintendo Super Mario video games – these celebrity Q&As are fun for the whole family. Check the schedule closer to the show for specific days and times.

FAMILY ZONE

Do you love crafts, games, and non-stop fun? The FAN EXPO Dallas Family Zone is located in the heart of the convention and will feature games, activities, and fun for the family all weekend long.

THIS YEAR’S ALL-NEW ACTIVITIES:

• The Minecraft Builders Space

• Lego Builder’s Pit

• Camp Reading

• The Makers’ Table

• Star Wars Dress-up & Photo Experience

• Fantasy Dress-up & Photo Experience

• Super Cape Creation

• Bouncy Farm

HELP BLUE

It’s the FAN EXPO Dallas Show Floor Scavenger Hunt and Blue needs your help solving a puzzle. She’s left paw prints all over the show floor at some of her favorite booths! So, grab your handy dandy notebook, look for Blue’s paw prints, and put together the clues to solve the puzzle and help Blue.

WATCH A MOVIE

Let’s watch a movie! FAN EXPO Dallas is showing family-friendly screenings all weekend that are sure to have you and your family laughing, bonding, and remembering why you love these fandoms in the first place. Check the schedule closer to the show for days and times.

• Star Wars: The Clone Wars

• Pokémon: The First Movie

• The Office: Stress Relief

• And more!

JOIN THE FIGHT

Ready to test your lightsaber skills in the chaos of combat?! Then get ready for the FAN EXPO Dallas Padawan Lightsaber Battles. These trials will provide (safe) sabers for a full-contact battle to find the Chosen One. Padawan Battles will be open to warriors 12 years of age and younger. To learn when the Padawan Battles and the Jedi Knight Battles will be taking place, check the schedule closer to the show.

NOTE: All participants and/or guardians are required to sign a safety waiver.

PLAY A GAME

From video consoles to arcades, role-playing to board games, and even GIANT Connect 4, there are games for all ages at FAN EXPO Dallas! Make sure you check out our gaming spaces happening all weekend:

• The Gaming Zone

• The Japanese Arcade

• Laser tag

• Tabletop Gaming

• Beer Garden

EXPLORE CAREERS IN POP CULTURE

From art and comics to music and theatre, FAN EXPO Dallas will feature an entire track of ‘Careers in Pop Culture’ panels and workshops to help fans of all ages find their passion. Check the schedule closer to the show for days and times.

DIVE INTO COMICS & ANIMATION

Explore the world of art and animation with demos and workshops all weekend long!

Join celebrated cartoonist and Emmy Award-winner Joe Wos as he shows you how anyone can be a cartoonist and teaches you all about some of your favorite animated characters.

Then, come and discover the world of comics with U Cre-8 and learn how to create your own stories.

Check the schedule closer to the show for specific days/times.

KIDS’ COSTUME CONTEST

It’s FAN EXPO Dallas’ cutest event! Come cheer on the cosplay stars of tomorrow at our kids’ cosplay contest! Want to compete? Check the schedule closer to the show for signup times on-site.

COSPLAY MEETUPS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Whether you’re a young Padawan or a world-weary Caped Crusader, cosplaying is for all ages and fun for the whole family! Join our fan-led sessions to get the ultimate group photo and meet fellow fans. Check the schedule closer to the show for specific days and times:

• Addams Family & Wednesday

• Disney

• Fortnite

• Harry Potter

• My Hero Academia

• Pokémon

• Star Wars

• The Legend of Zelda

To see the growing guest list, schedule, and order tickets to the largest comic, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Texas go to www.fanexpodallas.com.

WHEN: FAN EXPO Dallas runs Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11, 2023

Friday, June 9 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P. M.

Saturday, June 10 from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Sunday, June 11 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

WHERE:

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is located at 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, TX 75202

COST:

Family passes (2 adults & up to 4 children ages 6-12) are available at fanexpodallas.com. Additional ticket options and hours are at www.fanexpodallas.com

ABOUT FAN EXPO HQ:

With over a million fans and counting, FAN EXPO HQ attracts pop culture enthusiasts, locally and internationally, to come together to celebrate all things fandom. Collectively it hosts nearly one million fans annually at FAN EXPO Dallas, FAN EXPO Canada, MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Boston, FAN EXPO Denver, FAN EXPO San Francisco, CALGARY EXPO, FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO Philadelphia, FAN EXPO Portland, FAN EXPO New Orleans, FAN EXPO Cleveland, FAN EXPO Vancouver, Toronto Comicon, Dallas FAN FESTIVAL and EDMONTON EXPO. The latest schedule of events is available on the Website, along with up-to-date ticket information. Discover. Celebrate. Belong.

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