Follow the fantasy with a collection of costumed and fantasy events
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Fantastical Holidays
March 4th: International Game Master’s Day
March 25th: Tolkien Reading Day
March 29th: International Mermaid Day
April 4th: Star Trek’s First Contact Day
April 9th: Unicorn Day
Month of May: Mer-may
May 4th: Star Wars’ May the 4th Day
May 5th: Star Wars’ Revenge of the 5th
Second Saturday in May: Black Fae Day
Second Saturday in June: Enchanted Asian Day
June 24: International Fairy Day
July 4th: Alice in Wonderland Day
July 25th: National Carousel Day
September 9: Star Trek’s 7 of 9 Day
October 6th: Mad Hatter Day
November 23rd: Doctor Who Day
Conventions
From epic gatherings of cosplayers to meet-and-greets with renowned authors and artists, this compilation of conventions includes fan–tastical adventures
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
Discover more at c2e2.com
DragonCon
Discover more at dragoncon.org
Gencon
Discover more at gencon.com
Katsu Con
Discover more at katsucon.org
MythicCon
Discover more at mythicon.me
New York Comic Con
Discover more at newyorkcomiccon.com
Pax
Discover more at paxsite.com
Rupaul's DragCon
Discover more at la.rupaulsdragcon.com
San Diego Comic Con
Discover more at comic-con.org
WonderCon
Discover more at comic-con.org/wca
Faires & Festivals
Explore a curated list of faires and festivals, where reality blends seamlessly with the fantastical
Renaissance Faires
Faire Finder and The Renlist are two comprehensive websites that help one discover and locate a wide range of Faires and Renaissance festivals, providing detailed information for fantasy enthusiasts and history lovers alike
Arcata Fairy Festival
Discover more at arcatafairyfestival.com
Bringing in the May
Discover more at bringinginthemay.org
Burning Man
Discover more at burningman.org
Faery Events
Discover more at faeryevents.com
Enchanted Fairy Festival
Discover more at enchantedfairyfestival.com
Festival of Legends
Discover more at festivaloflegends.com
The Fredericksburg Fall Fairy and Dragon Festival
Discover more at fxbgfallfairydragonfestival.com
May Day Faerie Festival
Discover more at spoutwood.org/fairie-festival
NY Faerie Fest
Discover more at the nyfaeriefestival.com
Luna Faire
Discover more at lunarfaire.com
Rosemary House Fairy Festival
Discover more at rosemaryhousefairyfestival.blogspot.com
Realmscape
Discover more at facebook.com/RealmScapeFest
Baltimore Faerie Faire
Discover more at baltimorefaeriefaire.weebly.com
Beltane Fire Society
Discover more from beltane.org
Live-Action Role-Playing (LARP)
Embark on an immersive adventure in the world of live-action role-playing (LARP) with this curated list of events
Duché de Bicolline
Discover more at https://bicolline.org/en/
DrachenFest Larp
Discover more at drachenfest.us and drachenfest-larp.info
Grand Balls & Fetes
From masquerades under starlit skies to lavish gatherings in enchanted castles, this list of fantastical events from around the world offers immersive experiences filled with magic, music, and mesmerizing festivities
Carnevale di Venezia
Discover more at carnevale.venezia.it/
Eudantria Events
Discover more at eudantriaevents.com
Fêtes au Chateau de Versailles
Discover more at https://en.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr/
Fête du Fae
Discover more at fetedufae.com
Gauntlets & Gowns Events
Discover more at gauntletsandgownsevents.com
The Labyrinth Masquerade Ball
Discover more at https://labyrinthmasquerade.com/
La Grande Journée des Costumés
Discover more at vaux-le-vicomte.com/en
Mystic Fate Events
Discover more at mysticfateevents.co.uk
Second Star Events
Discover more at secondstarevents.com
Mermaiding
From exploring underwater waters to making a splash at mermaid parades, dive into our list of mermaid events and conventions
Afro Mermaid Summit
Discover more at afromermaid.co/thesummit
California Mermaid Convention
Discover more at californiamermaidcon.com
MerMagic Con
Discover more at mermagic-con.com
The Mermaid Parade
Discover more at coneyisland.com/mermaidparade
Miss Mermaid USA Official
Discover more at missmermaidusa.org
Key West Mermaid Festival
Discover more at keywestmermaidfestival.com
Nightlife
Behold a fantastical list of clubs, cabarets, and lounges that transport you to realms beyond your wildest dreams
Please note that the following venues mentioned below may serve alcohol and offer experiences that are restricted to legal drinking age patrons. Responsible enjoyment and adherence to local laws and regulations regarding alcohol consumption is encouraged.
House of Yes
Discover more at houseofyes.org
