Category: Family Events

  • 10 Things to See at FAN EXPO Chicago

    10 Things to See at FAN EXPO Chicago

    Attending FAN EXPO Chicago, the region’s longest-running comic and pop culture convention, may seem overwhelming for the first-time guest – especially with this year’s anticipated record-breaking attendance. With so much to see and do over the three-day Expo, we’ve compiled some of the top highlights to help fans plan their visit to this year’s show, running…

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  • Los Angeles Comic Con Adds Two Big Names to Celebrity Roster

    Los Angeles Comic Con Adds Two Big Names to Celebrity Roster

    Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces Nicolas Cage (Spider-Noir, Ghost Rider, National Treasure, Face/Off) and Hayden Christensen (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Ahsoka) will join the lineup for L.A. Comic Con 2026,…

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  • FAN EXPO Chicago’s Line-Up Just Keeps Getting Better

    FAN EXPO Chicago’s Line-Up Just Keeps Getting Better

    FAN EXPO Chicago, Chicago’s longest-running comic and pop culture convention, today announced even more new guests joining this year’s show, running August 14 – 16, 2026 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. New additions to the roster of more than 80 celebrity guests meeting and greeting fans throughout the weekend are Jamie Pressly (MOM, MY…

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  • Get Your Passes to Los Angeles Comic Con Today!

    Get Your Passes to Los Angeles Comic Con Today!

    Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, today announces Early Bird, 3-Day Weekend Passes are now on sale for L.A. Comic Con 2026. Kicking off the convention’s 15th anniversary,  the first round of  talent is set to include members of the star-studded cast of K-Pop Demon Hunters,…

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  • What to Know for Navy Pier’s Independence Day Fireworks

    What to Know for Navy Pier’s Independence Day Fireworks

    With this July 4th weekend coming up, Navy Pier will host its Independence Day Fireworks show. If you are planning to attend, here are a few this to know before you go.  Navy Pier’s Independence Day Fireworks, presented by Choose Chicago, will light up the Chicago skyline on Saturday, July 4. Held as part of the…

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  • Being Amazed by the Champions of Magic

    Being Amazed by the Champions of Magic

    The Fandads were recently invited to check out the Champions of Magic, and we had an amazing time! The show was a multisensory sensation that kept my son and myself at the edge of our seats. The show is currently playing at the Studenbaker Theater until August 23rd. Here is a quick recap of the…

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  • Get Ready to Start Your Engines at the F1® Arcade

    Get Ready to Start Your Engines at the F1® Arcade

    F1® Arcade, the world’s first official Formula 1® social gaming experience, today announced it will officially open its highly anticipated first Midwest location in Chicago on Friday, Aug. 14. Reservations are now available for simulator racing experiences at the new River North venue located at 1 W. Grand Ave. To celebrate the opening, the first…

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  • Kurt Russell Comes to FanExpo Chicago

    Kurt Russell, one of Hollywood’s most legendary stars, will be making his first-ever fan convention appearance at FAN EXPO Chicago (August 14-16, 2026). Chicago fans will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Russell through autograph signings, photo ops, and a live on stage appearance. Russell’s career has spanned more than six decades, and includes hits like Escape from New…

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  • Navy Pier will be the place to be this Summer

    Navy Pier will be the place to be this Summer

    Summer’s biggest celebration is happening at Navy Pier. Following the announcement of its largest-ever season of Pier-produced programming, Navy Pier is welcoming guests to a summer packed with live entertainment, cultural celebrations, family-friendly fun, and can’t-miss lakefront experiences. From beloved annual traditions like Summer Block Parties, Movies at the Pier, and Summer Sundays to nights out for live music,…

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  • Navy Pier and Santa Monica Pier Unite for Historic Route 66 ‘Pier to Pier’ Celebration on 6/6/26

    Two of America’s most iconic piers — the historic Santa Monica Pier and Chicago’s Navy Pier — will unite coast-to-coast on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (6/6/26), for a special Route 66 “Pier to Pier” celebration honoring the Centennial anniversary of the legendary highway connecting Chicago and Santa Monica. Beginning at 10 a.m. local time, free…

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