Kid-Friendly World

FAN EXPO Boston
2026-08-14 00:00 - 2026-08-16 00:00 UTC
One of the largest FAN EXPO events in the Northeast, often drawing multi-generational audiences. For childrens brands, FAN EXPO Boston is a strong example of how fandom creates sustained demand for licensed products and experiences. It can also inspire programming ideas for kid-friendly zones, workshops, and community-building.

FAN EXPO Chicago
2026-08-28 00:00 - 2026-08-30 00:00
A major Midwest fandom convention with strong family and teen participation. FAN EXPO Chicago is useful for seeing what youth audiences engage with across comics, anime, games, and creators, and how that translates into vendor ecosystems and experiential programming.

LA Fall Preview
2026-09-14 00:00 - 2026-09-25 00:00
A longer market-week window for toy showroom previews and coordinated industry events. LA Fall Preview is built for planning and line reviews ahead of key retail periods. If you are building partnerships across toys, kids goods, or family experiences, this is a high-signal environment for serious buyer conversations.

New York Comic Con
2026-10-08 00:00 - 2026-10-11 00:00
A massive East Coast fan convention with strong family zones and major entertainment and product ecosystems. NYCC is valuable for understanding what kids and teens are excited about across entertainment, games, and creators, and how that turns into merchandise and experiences. It is also a strong place to watch youth-oriented community engagement tactics at scale.

NAEYC Annual Conference and Expo
2026-12-05 00:00 - 2026-12-08 00:00
The largest US gathering for early childhood education professionals and the early learning ecosystem. NAEYC is highly relevant for anyone building services, programs, or environments for younger children, including community-based initiatives. It is a strong venue for credibility-building and partnerships with early learning organizations and practitioners.
