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Conventions

Beyond Comicon Returns to North Miami Beach

Beyond Comicon is happening Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Marjorie & William McDonald Center in North Miami Beach. Tickets are only $5. This is North Miami Beach’s comic, fashion, and creator convention focused on independent creators. You can meet comic book artists, fashion designers, filmmakers, and authors. Panels cover creating and publishing, cosplay is encouraged with a contest, and vendors sell unique items made by independent artists.

Conventions

SwampCon Back for February Weekend

SwampCon 2026: Return to the Sea is happening Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st at the J. Wayne Reitz Union on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, and it’s completely free! You just register online and enjoy two days of panels, guests, vendors, artist alley, contests, and a maid cafe. Guest lineup includes Azazus, El Nerdy Senpai, Goblin Market, Dom Gold, Sailor Geek, and Sir Spirit Cosplay. Registration is open now through Eventbrite at swampcon.org.

Conventions

Ocala Anime-Fest Returns This Valentine’s Day Weekend

Anime fans, this one’s for you! If you’ve been looking for the perfect excuse to dust off that cosplay and geek out with fellow fans, we’ve got some amazing news.

The Ocala Anime-Fest is coming to the Hilton Ocala on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and trust us when we say this is going to be the anime collectors’ dream come true.

Whether you’re into Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho, My Hero Academia, or pretty much any anime fandom you can think of, this show has something for everyone.