Family HQ
Where is Family HQ? In Hall 1E!
When is Family HQ open? Family programming will run 10 AM – 5 PM Thursday – Sunday!
Family HQ creates an inclusive space where fans of all generations can connect, learn, and be entertained together. Family HQ encourages shared experiences that strengthen family bonds and ensures that events and media are accessible, safe, and enjoyable for everyone!
Star Wars Fan Groups
Step into the galaxy and snap a photo with Star Wars fan groups in full costume! Whether you’re posing with Jedi, Sith, stormtroopers, or droids, it’s a fun way to bring your favorite saga to life. Don’t miss the chance to capture an unforgettable memory from a galaxy far, far away!
NYC Ghostbusters
Fans can step into the Slime Lab to create their own slime samples (nontoxic and mostly not haunted), get an up-close look at the tools of the paranormal elimination trade (though the proton pack is not a toy), and take photos with a playful backdrop inspired by The Real Ghostbusters cartoon. There will be a variety of prizes and original merchandise, including a selection of special NYCC exclusives!
Schedule and Workshop Highlights
Bring the whole family for nonstop fun! Laugh along with a live show of National Geographic Kids’ Greeking Out podcast, learn to play Cookie Run, and team up with comic book legends in a hands-on drawing workshop. Kids can take the Superhero Pledge at the Capes for Cos academy, go on a spooky Pokémon – I Choose You, HAUNTED Adventure!, and get creative in the Five Dot Challenge: Illustrator Edition. Plus, don’t miss the return of Nailed It: Project Cosplay for its sixth year of creative and friendly competition!
