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AWESOME CON JR.

Awesome Con Jr. offers a fun, interactive weekend for all ages! Families can enjoy performances and get moving in the Awesome Con Jr. Movement Zone, engage in hands-on activities at vendor booths, and get creative in the Awesome Con Jr. Workshops, led by professional artists!

Awesome Con Jr Featured Areas

Jr. Movement Zone

The Awesome Con Jr. Movement Zone is an exciting area in that caters specifically to families and their up-and-coming geeks. It offers a multitude of fandom-inspired activities designed to keep them entertained and active throughout the entire weekend. From Lightsaber Training to Story Times, this zone is a haven for our littlest fans to move, groove, and have a blast!

Free Play Area

The Awesome Con Jr. Free Play area is a vibrant and inviting space filled with an incredible assortment of trains and toys from BRIO! Kids will love to get creative, sit on the carpeted floor, and enjoy some free play time with these great toys.

Jr. Workshops

The Awesome Con Jr. Workshops area is a hub of creativity and learning, where young artists and aspiring creators can receive hands-on guidance from real comic book professionals. It’s an incredible opportunity for little artists to develop their skills and explore the world of art. Guided by the Mariano Brothers, Chris and Mark, as well as their fellow artist friends,  they can have fun, get goofy, and let their imaginations run wild while honing their artistic abilities.

PAST AWESOME CON JR. HIGHLIGHTS

PAST CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • June 17, 2017 Hosted our “Kids Costume Parade presented by The Emoji Movie”
  • June 16-18, 2017 Meet and greets with favorite characters from Nickelodeon’s Paw Patrol and Shimmer and Shine
  • March 30-April 1, 2018 Meet and greets with favorite characters like Paddington Bear, Goku, Ranger Rick, and BB-8
  • August 20, 2021 Launched our brand new Movement Zone
  • June 3, 2022 DC Public Library presented several storytimes
  • June 3, 2022 Hosted a Drag Queen Storytime to bring Pride Ally to our Jr. section
  • June 4, 2022 Candlewick Press provided epic free giveaways to fans in the form of Where’s Waldo books
  • April 6, 2025 Bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown hosted a hands-on drawing workshop for young aspiring artists
  • March 14, 2026 Hosted a spectacular Bluey Dance Party
  • March 15, 2026 Comic writer and illustrator James L. Barry hosted a How to Draw Warrior Cats workshop

PAST SPONSOR/PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Ravensburger
  • Thinkfun
  • Brio
  • Candlewick Press
  • National Wildlife Federation
  • DC Public Library
  • Nickelodeon
  • DreamWorks