Experience an epic pop culture adventure on Saturday, Sept. 21

Experience an epic pop culture adventure with Aurora Mini-Con on Saturday, Sept. 21

Get ready for Aurora Mini-Con, a free, family friendly festival featuring comics, cosplay and all things pop culture. Presented by Comcast, Aurora Mini-Con returns from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Aurora Municipal Campus, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.

All ages and fandoms can create unforgettable memories and experience gaming, superheroes, comic-themed crafts, activities and much more. The event will take place simultaneously within the Great Lawn, Central Library and the Aurora History Museum.

Attendees can immerse themselves in fascinating panel discussions, such as one moderated by hosts Bryan Kreutz and Lili Fox-Lim of the TV show “A Captain’s Log,” alongside actor Manu Intiraymi from “Star Trek: Voyager.” Other panel discussions include Rabbit Troop Sucks Podcast, Colorado Cosplay Academy and Aurora History Museum with Friends of Mile HI Con.

The city's eSports program will host gaming tournaments, and there will be trivia and a costume contest, escape puzzles, Super storytime, SuperSHEro magic show and a comic writing workshop. Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy outdoor activities and a variety of delicious food available for purchase from food trucks. Guests can also participate in crafts and games as well as shop from a variety of vendors with unique merchandise.

Aurora Mini-Con is a collaboration between two city departments, Library and Cultural Services and Parks, Recreation and Open Space. For more information on Aurora Mini-Con, visit AuroraGov.org/Mini-Con.