Join us for Aurora Mini-Con, a FREE family-friendly pop culture celebration, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at
Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.
Check out what we have coming your way for 2025:
Enter Your Cosplay in our Contest and Win Amazing Prizes
Come one, come all and show off your cosplay skills! We will have contests in the following categories: Youth for ages 0 to 12, Adult for ages 13 and older and Best Group. We have amazing prizes for first, second and third place, including gift cards to Amazon, Box Lunch, Michaels and passes for
Fan Expo.
The contest is free to enter and begins at 4 p.m.
Plus, get your costume judged by R2-D2 from Star Wars and cosplay icon,
HeatherAfter.
Learn more about our cosplay contest here.
Level Up Your Nerd Knowledge with Panels, Trivia and More!
There are so many ways to nerd out at
Aurora Mini-Con. Join us for panels on Jurassic Park dinosaurs and classic Universal Studios monsters. Show off your knowledge at our trivia tent, with topics related to Disney, superheroes, anime and gaming. Try out science experiments with the Ghostbusters and travel back in time to prehistoric times at the
Aurora History Museum.
Enjoy the Arts and Express Yourself
Take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir by checking out our vendors and artists inside
Aurora Central Library and out on the Great Lawn. Marvel at vivid masterpieces created live by talented chalk artists. Or, get creative and make your own terrarium, magnet, button or journal at our event.
Connect with Your Inner Child with a Variety of Games
Bring your deck and compete in our
Magic: The Gathering Tournament or play socially. Learn-to-play sessions will also be available. Gamers can unite and play their favorite games at the Five-O Gaming Trailer and
eSports Lounge. You can also join us on the Great Lawn for laser tag or Beverage Boozeled, a drink taste guessing game.
Take Part in Photo Opportunities Galore
Get dressed up and strut your stuff. We will have unique photo opportunities throughout the event including the Time Travel Trolley at the
museum and a range of iconic pop-culture vehicles onsite from
Geek Garage. Meet up with other fans and take a souvenir pic at our photo booth. Plus, don’t miss out on the superhero surprise taking place at noon on the Great Lawn.
Regardless of your pop-culture fandom you won’t want to miss Aurora Mini-Con. Learn more about this event at
AuroraMiniCon.org
This event is brought to you by
Aurora Public Library, Aurora History Museum and
Aurora’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department.