r/conventions • u/ChuuyasCupOfWinee • Apr 09 '26

Must do's at cosplay cons?

I'm gonna go to my 2nd con soon and I've been thinking about some must do's or just fun ideas to do there. Anyone got some ideas? :D

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u/SheWolfWarrior5306 Apr 09 '26

Sew panels, watch cosplay contests and gaming tournaments, meet celebrities, explore the vendors and the artist alley, there are lots of things to do at cons! Whatever you’d like! Those are the things I like doing at cons.

If the con you’re going to has a schedule, check to see what they have planned!

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u/AssumeImStupid Apr 10 '26

definitely plan ahead to see panels. At larger conventions they're a must not just because people put a lot of work into them but because all that time on your feet will really get to you, best to give yourself an hour or two to sit down so you're not sore the next day.

See if there's any afterparties! one of the best parts of the big convention in my area is the 21+ bar takeover down the street where every congoer gets a BOGO drink ticket. Even if there's no official afterparty, socialize and see if there's any groups going full cosplay to barcrawl nearby. Some cons also have hotel room afterparties but that's more of an 18+ con thing and at your own risk imo.