Schedule

Celebrate and relax in our very own anime lounge with anime-themed paper crafts, photo opportunities, and more.

Artist Alley is a great opportunity for artists of all experience levels to take some time to create art during Geekfest. There will be tables and chairs set up with a variety of art supplies that people can use to create art throughout the day.

Culture & AV is also offering a superhero bookmark craft!

Join the Boardgamers of Greater Akron for a variety of Board Games for you to test and learn.

Stop by the Children’s Library to view artwork by artists ages 12 and younger!

Costume catastrophe? Let us help! Feel free to use the supplies available to assist with any costume/prop/wig/makeup repairs. Please note that this area is for minor to medium fixes only - not for creating your cosplay.

Join game masters William Richardson and Sol Blystone for fun fantasy-themed adventures for level one characters using the rules of the 5th edition of the popular roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons! All materials provided, and players of all experience levels are welcome!

A central hub for all your GeekFest information needs. Staff will provide answers to questions about events, main speakers, layout, and other general queries concerning GeekFest. You may even register for the cosplay contest; registration for the contest closes at 1pm.

It’s raining cats and dogs in the Children’s Library – themed decoration, prizes, and programming available for kids of all ages!

11:00am-1:00pm – Face painters & Paws for Reading dogs

1:30pm-3:30pm – Balloon twister & Paws and Bluey appearance

A rapid-fire scavenger hunt across games, TV, and comics — only for the truly geek-worthy. May the force be with you!

Local retailers selling their geeky goods.

The retro video arcade is back and expanded! Enjoy original video games as they were meant to be played and play modern games and systems. All games are multiplayer, so bring a friend.

Receive a free GeekFest library card holder and lanyard when you check out a library item or sign up for a new library card.

Enjoy video game music performed by The Video Game Symphony in our Culture & AV section. The Video Game Symphony aspires to not only bring this underappreciated genre of music to life in the concert hall, but to reach out and connect with members of the community–hosting engaging concerts and special events, collaborating with local education programs, and drawing new audiences into the rich and expressive realm of classical music. Performing smash hits like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Halo, Final Fantasy, and Skyrim in all their symphonic glory, the Video Game Symphony is an experience not to be missed!

Watch members of the Ohio Shakespeare Festival demonstrate the Daring Do's and Don'ts of Stage Combat.

It’s bingo but with anime! Grab a bingo board and listen as we call out a variety of anime. When you hear the anime on your square, mark it off on your board. Make five in a row to get BINGO and a small prize!

Test your video gaming knowledge with a game of Jeopardy! Come alone or bring a friend to compete amongst other contestants to be a Jeopardy champion and win a prize! You may sign up for one of two rounds. Two participants max per team, with no more than four teams per round.

Want to create art digitally? Come experiment with a digital art program using a stylus and an iPad! Supplies are limited: First come, first serve.

Fullmanga Librarians make their live-recording debut at GeekFest! Join two Teen Librarians as they venture into the world of manga to find only the best recommendations for just the right occasions.

Creating a cosplay is a journey and not a destination. Each cosplayer starts out with an idea, a couple of screenshots and plenty of hot glue! Join Rubber City Cosplay as we discuss that journey and provide some tips and tricks to make it an easier adventure each time you start a new project!

In this panel, we will discuss what popular farming sim “Stardew Valley” got right and wrong about farming with Ohio State University Extension Educator and Stardew fan Rachel Chapman. Then, take home some seeds featured in the game to start your real-life farm! Supplies are limited.

Show off your voice acting talent by dubbing over an anime clip. Participants will spin the gacha wheel for a chance at a prize.

Are you Team Jacob or Team Edward? Come share your hot takes about the “Twilight” series, book or movie, at our 20th Anniversary round table discussion.

Join local comic and original artists Damion Kendrick, Dan Gorman and Jasmine Gonzales in a fun and helpful discussion on how to develop a style for your art!

The Lange Music Studio is thrilled to perform the “Geek Out” Piano Recital at GeekFest 2025! Hear their students collaborate with a professional band and play their favorite fandom songs from anime, nerd rock, Marvel, video games, and wizardcore.

Sing your heart out for your favorite anime songs at anime karaoke! Come chill and vibe, even if you don’t sing. Song requests are available.

Learn about how products are designed, mix your own custom tea blend, taste test samples, and explore the history of tea with OSU Extension Educator Rachel Chapman. Supplies are limited.

Test your artistic might by keeping your eyes focused on anything but your paper. The winner of each round gets a prize, and each round will focus on a different theme. Participation is limited.