Kids Con New England Sat Nov 15, 2025, 10am-4pm at the Doubletree, South Portland, ME!

Event Program, Map & Tables
Activities Schedule
Check-in Info for Exhibitors
Convention Rules

FEATURED GUESTS

Steve Lavigne

Steve Lavigne

TMNT Comic Artist, Shellback Artworks

Eric Talbot

Eric Talbot

TMNT Comic Artist, Mirage Studios, Ink Creatures

Bill Walko

Bill Walko

Comic Artist, Archie, DC, Dark Horse, Dynamite, Image Comics

Jeff Kline, Darby Pop Publishing

Jeff Kline, Darby Pop Publishing

Award-winning Film & TV Writer, Producer, Comic Publisher

Mark Parisi

Mark Parisi

Multi-Award-Winning Cartoonist & Author, Off the Mark, Marty Pants, The Truth About 5th Grade

Jennifer E. Morris

Jennifer E. Morris

Award-Winning Author & Illustrator, Scholastic, Fisher Price, Highlights

Gina Perry

Gina Perry

Author & Illustrator, Macmillan, Penguin Random House, Highlights

Chuck Dillon

Chuck Dillon

Award-Winning Cartoonist, Illustrator, Hasbro, Highlights, IDW Comics

Rick Stromoski

Rick Stromoski

Award-Winning Cartoonist, Graphic Novelist

Jason May

Jason May

Comic Creator & Children's Illustrator, LEGO, Scholastic, Penguin Random House, Papercutz

Chris Gugliotti

Chris Gugliotti

Comic Artist, Teen Titans GO!, DC Comics, Adopt a Monster

Tim Jones

Tim Jones

Syndicated Cartoonist, Sour Grapes

Dave London

Dave London

Award-winning Cartoonist, Humorist Illustrator

Adam & Makana Wallenta

Adam & Makana Wallenta

Award-Winning Creators/Publisher of PUNK TACO. Editor at Mad Cave Studios/Papercutz, Emcee & Teacher

CHARACTERS & PERFORMERS

Sages Entertainment

Sages Entertainment

Magic Shows

Seaside Princess Parties

Seaside Princess Parties

Fairytale Characters, Storytime & Singalong Fun

Jedi Training & Calmer Space

Jedi Training & Calmer Space

Jedi Training & Calmer Space

Clemenzi Crusaders

Clemenzi Crusaders

Musical Guests

Squirrelcat Designs Face Painting

Squirrelcat Designs Face Painting

Face Painting

Foo Family Band

Foo Family Band

Musical Guests

Heroes For Hire NE

Heroes For Hire NE

Meet Superheroes

501st New England Garrison

501st New England Garrison

Star Wars Cosplayers

Alderaan Base

Alderaan Base

Star Wars Cosplayers

University of Southern Maine Robotics STEM

University of Southern Maine Robotics STEM

STEM Robotics Demos

Pokémon Eevee

Pokémon Eevee

Pokémon Character

Pokémon Gengar

Pokémon Gengar

Pokémon Character

Power Ranger Green Dino Charge

Power Ranger Green Dino Charge

Cosplayer

Batman & Alfred

Batman & Alfred

Cosplay Guests

Old Port Batman & Batgirl

Old Port Batman & Batgirl

Guinness World Record Cosplayer with Most Functional Gadgets

The Joker, Riddley Nicks Piratanical Cosplays

The Joker, Riddley Nicks Piratanical Cosplays

Cosplay Guest

Maine Whovians & TARDIS

Maine Whovians & TARDIS

Dr. Who Fandom Fun

ARTISTS & AUTHORS

Ryan L. Higgins

Ryan L. Higgins

Comic Creator

Shawn Peters

Shawn Peters

Middle Grade Author

Paul Sloboda

Paul Sloboda

Graphic Novelist, Author, Illustrator, Animator

Keith Gleason – Reckless Sidekick Productions

Keith Gleason – Reckless Sidekick Productions

Comic Creator

Craig Holland

Craig Holland

Comic Artist, Author, Illustrator

Tyler James, C is for Cthulhu

Tyler James, C is for Cthulhu

Award-Winning Artist. Publisher, Game Designer, Educator

A Reason To Smile Books

A Reason To Smile Books

Children's Artist & Author

Casco Bay Studios

Casco Bay Studios

Team Dino Comic Series

Michelle MacLean

Michelle MacLean

Graphic Novelist & Illustrator

Hudson Mudworth Thinks of Something

Hudson Mudworth Thinks of Something

Steampunk & Mystery Author & Illustrator

Amphibia Studios

Amphibia Studios

Comics and Animation Artists' Collective

Julie DiSalvio

Julie DiSalvio

Illustrator, Comic Creator of Astro-cat

Larry Daley

Larry Daley

Author/Illustrator, Creative Director, Warner Bros, DC Comics

Katie Risor

Katie Risor

Award-Winning Illustrator, Author, Graphic Novelist

Quinn Thomson

Quinn Thomson

Artist, Comic Creator

Cassidy Wasserman

Cassidy Wasserman

Illustrator, Graphic Novelist

Sue Greco Paints

Sue Greco Paints

Artist, Author, Educator

Kirinki_Inks

Kirinki_Inks

Artist, Illustrator

Joanne Leslie Evans – Good Reads and Good Deeds

Joanne Leslie Evans – Good Reads and Good Deeds

Children's Author

Peter Grimshaw

Peter Grimshaw

Artist, Educator, Painter & Photographer

Ashen’s Alcove

Ashen’s Alcove

Artist, Crochet Plushies

Skoshie & Friends

Skoshie & Friends

Children's Author, Illustrator, Graphic Designer

L.L. Lincoln – The First Meow

L.L. Lincoln – The First Meow

Graphic Novelist

A & Em Design

A & Em Design

Handmade Crafts & Accessories

LuckyCharms

LuckyCharms

Handmade Crafts & Jewelry

This N That Creations

This N That Creations

Handmade Accessories

Clandroids Battle Bots

Clandroids Battle Bots

Handmade Toys

HandMadeIn

HandMadeIn

Handmade Plushies & Crafts

Yarning for Adventure

Yarning for Adventure

Handmade Crochet Art

Dorman Designs

Dorman Designs

Handcrafted Charms & Accessories

Snowbug Art

Snowbug Art

Handcrafted Crochet & Accessories, Cosplayer

Chaoticly Crocheted

Chaoticly Crocheted

Magical Fiber Artist, Crochet Plushies & More

VENDORS

PRINT Bookstore

PRINT Bookstore

Bookstore Partner

Awesome CCG

Awesome CCG

All things Pokemon! Toys, cards & more!

Squirrelcat Designs Face Painting

Squirrelcat Designs Face Painting

Face Painting

Click Photo Ops

Click Photo Ops

Interactive photo booth

Calm Passion

Calm Passion

Sensory Friendly Space, Pop Culture Con

Gamers Sanctuary LLC

Gamers Sanctuary LLC

Video Gaming & Characters Entertainment

University of Southern Maine Robotics STEM

University of Southern Maine Robotics STEM

STEM Robotics Demos

Magenta Fantasies Studios

Magenta Fantasies Studios

Artist, Graphic Designer & Game Designer

EYES4LEARNING – Exceptional Youth Educational Services

EYES4LEARNING – Exceptional Youth Educational Services

Exceptional Youth Educational Services, LEGO S.T.E.A.M.

C’s Slime

C’s Slime

Slime Making Kits and DIY Slime

Alexandra’s Steampunk Emporium

Alexandra’s Steampunk Emporium

Steampunk Accessories

L&K 3D Printing

L&K 3D Printing

3D Printed Toys & Figures

Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Children's Book Podcast

Clickyverse

Clickyverse

Custom Fidget Toys

Pop Critters 3D

Pop Critters 3D

Sensory Friendly Toys and Accessories

East Coast Kids

East Coast Kids

Handmade Children's Clothing and Accessories

More to be announced!

Join the Fun at Kids Con! Tickets on Sale!

Additional passes can be purchased online or at the door.

Workshops and activities are included with admission to the event. Programming & exhibitors are subject to change.

Artist, Author & Vendor Registration:

We are looking for kid friendly comic creators, writers, artists and game makers to share their
passion for creating and get kids excited about discovering new worlds and expanding their imagination!

Table Registration

Be a part of the Fun – Volunteer!

We’re seeking friendly volunteers to help with various tasks and activities.

Volunteer