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.

Browse through the assortment of art contest submissions. Winners will be announced at the Cosplay Contest.

Join us in the children's library to explore Bikini Bottom! SpongeBob and friends themed games and activities for all to enjoy.

11:00am-1:00pm – Face painter

1:30pm-3:30pm – Balloon twister

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 a game master and enjoy 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!

The Friends of Main Library (FOML) supports the goals of the Akron-Summit County Public Library with programming and resources. Stop by for more information or to buy beverages.

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.

Save Baby Toby and win a prize by solving all three puzzles.

These designated spaces contain an intentional layout and a variety of support items for attendees, regardless of age and ability.

Supplies are limited, so make sure to get your sticker passport at the Information Desk. Attend panels in the Auditorium, the meeting rooms, and at teen to receive stickers and collect them all. Once you've completed the sticker passport, turn it in at the Information Desk to be put in the drawing for a prize. Winners will be notified before the Cosplay Contest.

Creativity check! Decorate and fold custom dice, craft your own dice tower, and design custom perler bead coasters or keychains.

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.

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! Supplies are limited: First come, first served

Join us for a brief overview on the making of the classic coming-of-age 80s cult film: Labyrinth by Jim Henson.

A panel on inclusion in tabletop roleplaying games such as D&D, both past and present. Come discuss the history, tips, and system recommendations!

The first person to finish a bowl of noodles without using their hands or utensils wins a prize! Ten participants compete every 15 minutes. Then, the winners from each round face off in a final fourth round. The winner of each round chooses a prize. Participation is limited. First come, first serve.

Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, Harvest Moon, we love the idea of living a cozy cottage core life! Join Rachel Chapman from OSU Extension to learn tips for living your own homesteading dreams wherever you live.

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

Test your fandom 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.

From drawing to jewelry making, learn how our local artists do their craft in a fun, hands-on workshop!

In this highly interactive and audience-driven panel, Greenleaf will explore the role that connectedness, belonging, and community play in supporting well-being through the lens of geek culture. While people often come to spaces like GeekFest because of a shared interest, many return for something deeper than that: friendship, connection, acceptance, purpose, and a sense of belonging.

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!

All you’ll hear are the sweet, sweet tunes of Epic: the Musical karaoke. Sing your heart out solo or with your crew. Song requests are greeted with open arms.

Compete in a Spelling Bee with a fandom twist.

Join local artists Damion Kendrick, Dan Gorman and Jasmine Gonzales in a helpful discussion on how to monetize your craft!

From Easy to Otaku, show off your anime opening theme song knowledge. 

Thazkid, a nationwide Pokémon competitor, goes over tips on how to play competitive Pokémon. Focusing on the latest POKEMON CHAMPION game.

Creators of all kinds are invited to showcase their talents through music, poetry, storytelling, character-inspired performances, comedy, and more.

Unleash your inner geek at our LEGO Diorama Build-Off! Teens (12–17) will Nerd Out by crafting scenes inspired by their favorite characters. Adults (18+) dive into Textured Nostalgia, focusing on retro‑themes celebrating classic nerd culture. Fast builds, fun vibes, and creative competition—Legos are included, and builds will be judged by Bricks & Minifigs.

Use programmable robots and iPads to traverse the galaxy and get yourself to a newly habitable planet safely.

What do dragons, dice, and makerspaces have in common? More than you might think! This presentation explores how makerspaces can help you make items for your tabletop games.

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.

Dress up as your favorite pop culture character for a chance to win a prize! Registration for the contest closes at 1pm.

Everyone dressed up as their favorite character is able to join us onstage for our character parade!