Check out these fun activities at Kids Con New England
Saturday Oct 15, 2022  10am – 5pm
Doubletree, 363 Maine Mall Rd, Portland, ME!

Creative Workshops:

Art supplies provided. No signups required, first come basis til seats are filled. Bringing your own sketchbook is encouraged.

• 10:20 – 11:00 – Comedy Improv Characters Class with Michael & Zara Barryte! (Ages 5 & up)

• 11:20 – 12:00 – Cartoon Super Collider Game Show with Dave Roman!  Kid cartoonists face off in a series of fun-filled drawing challenges! Audience members will provide suggestions and add to the creation of totally improvised epic drawings! (For all ages)

• 1:00 – 1:40 – Create a Comic Strip Gag with Dave London! (For all ages)

• 2:00 – 2:40 – Learn to Draw InvestiGators Characters with John Patrick Green! (For all ages)

• 3:00 – 3:40 –  Creative Character Design & Portfolio Reviews with Rick Parker (Marvel Comics, Beavis & Butthead) (For all ages)

• 4:00 – 4:40 – Create a Spooky Adventure story with Spooks the Cat Creator, Alison Schloss! (For all ages)

• 10:00 – 5:00 – Coloring Fun! – Coloring and activity pages available all day, while supplies last!

• 10:00 – 5:00 – Mask Making – Fun superhero & character paper craft masks to add to your costume! Available while supplies last!

• 10:00 – 5:00 – Create a Character Puppet! – Create a Superhero, Paw Patrol, Yoda & more paper bag puppet! Use the printed templates or create your own unique creation! Available all day, while supplies last!

• 10:30 – 11:10 – Bailey “The Dog with No Chill” Halloween Craft Activity with Elise Mariolis! (For all ages)

• 11:30 – 12:10 – Create Fun Animal Characters with Kelsey Hails – Magenta Fantasies Art! (For all ages)

• 12:15- 1:30 – Coloring Contest – Show off your coloring skills and win cool prizes! Write your name and age on the back of your coloring page/drawing and place in the marked bin at the table. Winners announced at 1:45pm at the Kids Con Booth – Scavenger Hunt Prizes Table in the lobby. (Ages 12 and under)

• 1:30 – 2:10 – “Unleashing Your Inner Artist” with Alicia Brown, the Art Child LLC! – Therapeutic art workshop. (All ages)

• 2:40 – 3:40 – Pokémon Watercolor Class with Sue Greco! (Up to 15 participants, first come basis til seats are filled. Ages 5 & up)

10:00 – 5:00 – Calm Passion Sensory Friendly Space – With all of the great things happening at Kids Con, it might get a bit overstimulating for some kids and parents alike, so the folks from Calm Passion will be there providing a more sensory neutral space where you can take a break and enjoy Lego Building and low stress activities to help attendees refocus, recharge, and rejoin the fun when they are ready!

Also, join them for Jedi Training fun in the Cumberland Ballroom: 10:10-10:45 & 11:55-12:30!

Gaming:

• 10:00 – 5:00 – Tabletop Gaming – Meet game makers, dungeon masters, and learn to play fun games! (For all ages)
  Ebb Tide Games LLC, Little J Games, Pair of Jacks Games, Pokémon Battle Academy and Dungeons & Dragons!

• 10:30 – 12:00, 1:00-2:30, 3:00-4:30 – Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Bobby Shaddox,
• 11-12:30 and 2-3:30 – D&D with Dungeon Master John Huntley

• 10:00 – 5:00 – Pokémon Battle Academy – Enjoy the thrill of battling right out the gate with the latest version of the ready-to-play Pokémon Trading Card Game! Scan the QR code on the box for video tutorial how to play.

Activities & Performances:

• 10:10 – 10:45 –Jedi Training with Calm Passion – Calling all Padawans! Learn the jedi arts! (Ages 5+)

• 11:00 – 11:45 – Magic Show with Sages Entertainment – Wayne and Kali perform magic, teach magic lessons, create balloon sculptures and provide STEAM enrichment that captivates people of all ages!

• 11:55 – 12:30 – Jedi Training with Calm Passion – Calling all Padawans! Learn the jedi arts! (Ages 5+)

• 12:50 – 1:35 – The Clemenzi Crusaders Rock Concert! Enjoy rock versions of your favorite theme songs with live drums and guitar! (For all ages)

• 1:45 – 2:15 – Superheroes Training with Captain America, Batman, Batgirl, Daredevil, Deadpool. Spiderman, Supergirl & more! – Have you wondered what it takes to be a superhero? Learn that even simple tasks can make you a hero! Meet superheroes, learn about them, practice poses, and earn a certificate to become a certified superhero! (For all ages)

• 2:30- 3:10 – Magical Sing-along and Story-time with Seaside Princess Parties – Meet, play & dance with your favorite fairytale characters! (For all ages)

• 3:20 – 4:00 – Kids and Family Costume Contest – Show off your themed costumed family or individual costume and enter to win cool prizes! Must be present during contest to win. Registration will be at the Kids Con Booth in the lobby. (For all ages)

• 4:10 – 4:55 – The Clemenzi Crusaders Rock Concert! Enjoy rock versions of your favorite theme songs with live drums and guitar! (For all ages)

Artist & Author Alley:

• 10:00 – 5:00 – Artist & Author Alley – Meet Amazing Artists, Authors, Vendors & more! Get autographed books, art, toys & more to add to your collections! Keep an eye out for Yoshi, InvestiGators, Superheroes, Princesses, Star Wars Characters and BB8 rolling around! 🙂

• 10:00 – 5:00 – Scavenger Hunt! – Locate all the creators on the Scavenger Hunt sheet, get their autographs, and bring the completed sheet to the Kids Con Booth in the Event Lobby to get a prize! *while supplies last.

Characters & Photo Ops:

• Meet Batgirl and Old Port Batman, the 2020 Guinness World Record Cosplayer with Most Functional Gadgets!

• 10:00 – 5:00 – Meet superheroes, princesses & more fun characters! Fun activities, caricatures, glitter tattoos, photo ops & more!

• 10:00 – 5:00 – Sages Entertainment – Magic & Ballooning Fun! Learn to become a magician with their magic kits!

• 10:00 – 5:00 – Teddy Bear Clinic Wellness Education with Supergirl

• 10:00 – 5:00 – Fire Safety Education with Fireman Ron 

Strike a pose at our free photo booth with your family & fun characters! Characters will also roam around available for photos throughout the event.

Meet Investigators Mango & Brash!

Meet Seaside Princess Parties fairytale characters!

Meet Superheroes!

Meet Power Ranger cosplayers Red Time Force and Green Dino Charge!

Meet 501st NE Garrison Star Wars Characters!

Meet the Maine Whovians & Dalek!

Check-in, Tickets, Food & Services:

• 10:00 – 5:00 – Event Check-in, Tickets & Merch Booth – Present your tickets email receipts at the Advanced Tickets Booth or purchase them at the show at the Tickets Booth.

• 10:00 – 5:00 – Squirrelcat Designs Facepainting – Fun fresh clean designs (see vendor for pricing)

Stepping out is no problem! Simply show your wristbands to re-enter the event!

RESTAURANTS ON SITE:

• Nourish (T&D), Chipotle (T&D), Cracker Barrel (T&D), Starbucks (T)

Restaurants within a mile or less with Takeout (T) & Delivery (D):

• Popeye’s (T&D), Uno’s (T&D), Longhorn Steakhouse (T), Chili’s (T&D), IHOP (T&D), Five Guys (T&D), Gyro Express (T&D), Burger King (T&D), McDonald’s (T&D), Wendy’s (T&D), Panera Bread (T&D), Moe’s BBQ (T&D), Tuscan Kitchen (T &D), Romano’s Macaroni Grill (T&D), Olive Garden (T&D), Portland Pie (T&D), Pizza Plus Sandwhich Shop (T&D), Little Caesars Pizza (T&D), OTTO Pizza (T&D), Island Dog Brewing (T&D), Sebago Brewing Company Pub (T&D), Taco Bell (T)

SNACK STATIONS:

Snacks and beverages available in the hotel east lobby.

WATER STATIONS:

Water stations located in the event lobby, Artist & Author Alley, and Cumberland ballroom

HAND SANITIZING STATIONS:

In Lobby, Workshops and Activity Rooms

Accessibility

Our event and venue facilities are easily accessible for physically challenged and wheelchair friendly, with lots of free onsite parking and handicap spots available by the event entrance. All event space and activities are located on the main first floor, easily accessible with outdoor ramps leading directly into the event. There are elevators located by the entrance for those lodging. Wheelchairs, high chairs, and cribs are available by request of the hotel staff. Bathrooms are easily located on the first floor and are equipped with handicapped stalls. The hotel is pet friendly and service animals are welcome at the event. There is an onsite restaurant, as well as additional restaurants located within short walking distance from the venue. More info.

Programming is subject to change. Workshops and activities are included with admission.