The CT HorrorFest, hosted by Horror News Network, took place in Naugatuck on September 14, 2019. Fans met horror celebrities, shopped vendors and participated in costume contests.
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90s Con
A convention celebrating the 1990s is coming back to the Connecticut Convention Center, featuring Amanda Bynes in an “All That” reunion and an appearance by Steve Burns of the children’s television show “Blues Clues.”
Connecticut Convention Center – 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford
March 17-19
Ct Gamer Con
A video game and cosplay convention, Ct Gamer Con features a number of video game tournaments including “Super Smash Bros,” “Tekken,” “Mario Kart” and “Fortnite.” Solid Snake from the “Metal Gear Solid” franchise will even be there to meet fans.
Mohegan Sun – 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville
March 18-19
CT Collecticon
Held twice this year, CT Collecticon caters to fans of toys, collectibles and comics.
Holiday Inn Norwich – 10 Laurel Boulevard, Norwich
March 25, Aug. 26
Brick Fest Live
More than 1 million LEGO bricks will be on display at this brick-building- hemed convention. There will be the opportunity for guests to partake in building a Guinness World Record-setting mosaic.
Connecticut Convention Center – 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford
April 15-16
Silver City Con IV
The city of Meriden hosts its own comic book convention that spotlights toy and comic book vendors from around the state.
Silver City Hall – 680 Old Colony Road, Meriden
May 7
Attendees compete at the Pokemon European International Championships at ExCel on November 17, 2017 in London, England.
John Keeble/Getty ImagesHartford Pokémon Regional Championship
Do you have the skill to “be the very best like no one ever was”? The Hartford Pokémon Regional Championship will host the top trading card and Pokémon video game players as they compete to head to the World Championship in Japan.
Connecticut Convention Center – 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford
May 19-21
East Coast Collectibles Convention
More than 150 vendors will be present to sell collectibles including Funko Pops, trading cards, comic books and autographed memorabilia.
Mohegan Sun – 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville
June 11
ConnectiCon
ConnectiCon will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year featuring celebrity guests from video games like “Overwatch,” “The Last of Us” and “God of War.”
Connecticut Convention Center – 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford
July 20-23
Eager attendees stream into TerrifiCon at Mohegan Sun.
Mohegan Sun / Contributed photoMohegan Sun TerrifiCon 2023
Connecticut’s version of Comic Con, TerrifiCon will feature celebrity guests, comic book creators, artists and vendors. This year will feature guests like Jonathan Frakes (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”), John Wesley Shipp (“The Flash”) and Colby Minifie (“The Boys”).
Mohegan Sun – 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville
July 28-30
CT HorrorFest
The long-running horror-themed convention is moving to Hartford’s XL Center this year with celebrity guests including Cassandra Peterson (“Elvira”), Bill Moseley (“The Devil’s Rejects”) and David Howard Thornton (“Terrifier”).
XL Center – 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford
Sept. 23-24