MarsCon 2025 - Virginia Beach

Travel back in time to the golden age of Saturday morning cartoons - in space! Put on your PJs, bring your stuffy, and join us for some classic animated sci-fi adventures. From The Jetsons, to Transformers, and Dexter’s Laboratory, these beloved cartoons will spark imagination across the galaxy!

Ms. Frizzle has come to join us from Walkerville Elementary School! She had to leave the Magic School Bus at home, but she's here to make a craft with the MarsCon children! Join her for a fun craft that you can take home.

Are you ready to bring your tiny space heroes and cosmic creatures to life? Come to Family Programming to learn the secrets of miniature painting! We'll cover essential techniques including priming, base coating, dry brushing, and detail work. Each participant will receive a miniature figure to paint and take home. Perfect for both beginners and young artists with some painting experience.

Ages 10+ recommended. All materials provided; space may be limited. Please note: While acrylic paints are washable, you may get messy.

Come sing along with the Blibbering Humdingers as they put on a show especially curated for our younger attendees.

Join the excitement at our kid-friendly board game party and dive into the captivating worlds of strategy and teamwork! Unveil the mysteries of Forbidden Island, help the Doomlings survive the Apocalypse, or embark on a sushi-making adventure with Sushi Go Party! Kids will learn the rules, hone their decision-making skills, and strategize together in a thrilling quest for victory. Don't miss this chance for young minds to explore these thrilling games, fostering camaraderie and strategic thinking in an atmosphere buzzing with laughter and friendly competition.

Warning: Extraterrestrial substances detected! Join our cosmic scientists to mix up your very own batch of alien slime. Learn the secret formula for creating stretchy, squishy, colorful goo while conducting safe and supervised experiments. Each young scientist will take home their own container of custom-made alien slime. Put on your lab coat (aprons provided) and get ready to get messy!

All ages welcome and all materials provided. Please note: Our slime is non-toxic and washable, but participants may want to wear clothes that can get messy. Children with sensitivities to common craft materials should check with staff about ingredients. Children 8 and under must have a parent or guardian present.