Tag: February 2026

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.

Events

Orlando Festival Park Hosts Panda Fest

Panda Fest Orlando is happening February 27-March 1, 2026 at Festival Park, 2911 E Robinson St in Orlando. This outdoor Asian food festival features 80+ Asian food vendors, over 200 Asian street food options, 20+ merchandise vendors, and cultural performances. Early bird tickets are $10, general admission is $14, and VIP is $35. Friday runs 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Saturday goes 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday wraps up 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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

Hot Wheels, Star Wars, and Retro Gaming at Cocoa Show

Space Coast Collectorfest 2026 is happening Sunday, February 22nd at the Space Coast Convention Center in Cocoa, Florida. Doors open at 9:00 AM and the show runs until 4:00 PM. Admission is $15 from 9:00 AM to noon, drops to $10 after noon, and kids under 12 get in free. This one-day event features 80+ tables packed with toys, games, die-cast, and pop culture collectibles. Special guest Jeffrey Weissman from Back to the Future 2 and 3 will be there. Parking is free.