We had the opportunity to attend Comic-Con last week thanks to an invite from Momlogic to watch a preview of the new ABC show The Middle. It’s a seriously funny show starting Patricia Heaton, as a busy working mom ,trying to manage it all. We had a great time catching the first episode of The Middle as well as exploring Comic-Con.
Don’t know what Comic-Con is? If you don’t, let me fill you in, it’s a comic book and pop culture convention in San Diego that you and your kiddos will love. I was worried that my four year old would get bored and ask to leave early. Boy was I wrong!! She loved every single minute of it. If you have older kids or teens this would be the perfect place to escape for a summer treat/vacation. It’s a little crowded (think 125,000 of your geeky friends) but jam packed with interesting things to see and do. It’s also celebrity ville. I have never seen so many actors in one place!
We walked around the convention center for a couple of hours learning all about of the upcoming shows and movies. My daughter had an amazing time at the Nickelodeon exhibit interacting with some of her favorite cartoon characters. The convention features a children’s day geared towards the kiddos that my daughter absolutely loved!
I could honestly say we had one of the most amazing times as a family exploring the convention floor and people watching. Comic-Con is the place to people watch. Everyone dresses up as their favorite character. I found a bench to sit outside of the convention center and gazed for an hour at the different characters walking by. It was by far the best people watching session I have ever had.
We loved everything about comic-con (well everything except $30 parking and lack of food options).My husband was able to take in a couple of different show panels which included a Q and A session with sci-fi icon Ray Bradburry. My hubby the total geek ,was in geek heaven!! We had such a great time that we are planning on making a vacation out of it next year. We plan to head down to the Con, book a hotel across the street and take in all 4 days. I’m planning early since tickets sell out quickly.
I was able to pick up some Comic-Con “swag” and wanted to do a little giveaway. The “swag bag” giveaway is made up of a fun Momlogic Canvas bag, WB Harry Potter Bag, Mythbuster Bag, Sci-fi pins, an inflatable sword(big hit with the kiddos), two Scooby Doo DVD movies, a WB Classic 3 DVD set and other little goodies. All you have to do is leave a comment under this post and you will be automatically entered to win. You have until next Sunday to enter. Winner will be chosen at random. Good luck!
If you want to learn about next year’s event head over here.
My husband was at ComiCon this year on Thurs alone, and again Sun with our 7 year old son. They both loved it and had a blast, and my husband also plans to go all 4 days next year!
Comi-Con sounds like so much fun! Glad you and your family had a great time. 🙂
We are SO there next year! Looks like fun!
I had NEVER thought of taking my kids to Comic Con! I want to go, but dreaded the thought of a sitter. We are so going to go next year.
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I had never heard of Comicon before. I want to go next year. My older kids especially would love it. I should have been getting on your site more often.
Georgia
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I'm already adding this to next year's schedule! sounds like fun.
I have always heard people raving about this convention, but figured it was specifically geared to the art of comic books ONLY. I never knew that it had stuff for kids, or things that could keep the family happily occupied! thanks for sharing your great experience!
I've always wanted to head out to Comic-Con. My Husband is a big Comic Fan. I have a three year old and he would probably love it. He loves to people watch. Hopefully we can hit it up next year. Thanks for all year blogs. THey have helped me out alot. Being a stay at home mom it's hard to find things to do with my son.
Looks like fun. My boys would have LOVED the Buzz Lego sculpture. May have to check it out next year!
My husband & I were so bummed that we couldnt attend this years Comic Con. But, we're so there next year & I cant wait!
That sounds like it was a real blast! The first time I had ever heard about Comic-Con was while we were stationed overseas so we never had the opportunity to go! We will for sure be taking advantage of it next year! Thanks for the info! 🙂
Comic-Con sounds so awesome!! What a fun giveaway!
If I had known there was a heroes section…I may have gone. I love that show!!
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Sounds like a lot of fun!
I honestly never thought to take the kids to Comicon. I never thought to really go myself. I am not a sci fi person or a comic person so I guess I thought that was what it was all about but the people watching sounds awesome. I may have to check it out next year.
I wish I knew about this. Would have loved to have attended. I will look for it next year.
Thank you. Love your site
You always find the best places – sounds like so much fun!
Thank you for all the great information and fun ideas for the kiddos!
Looks like you had a great time! I didn't think that it was for kids, but you intrigued me. I might take the kids next year.
Jen Robideau
looks like fun, love your site
Love your website. Thank you for sharing all the family fun ideas.
Moving to San Diego next week, maybe we'll have to go next year. Love HP, would love to win this one!
We were just there in SD with some friends when my husband told me when we were about to go back to LA that there was a comic convention. Wish we would've gone. Definitely next year!!!
Such a fun idea. I bet the kids had a great time. I love your ideas!
I've been reading all about Comic Con online and through your blog and it sure sounds like a lot of fun!!! Can't wait to have an opporunity to go. Thanks!!!
oh wow! I want that Harry Potter poster Lauren is holding, how cool is that. Sounds like you and your family had a great time. I'm going next year!!!!
Who ever knew about all these wonderful outings and events I've learned from your blog? This sounds like a huge amount of fun and I know my 11 year old (and his parents) would totally love this!!
BTW….you're daughter is too cute!!
Comic con rules! Thanks for the opportunity and great blog
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Wow, Comic Con! I love that Harry Potter Towel. My Husband is a huge HP fan. I would love that Momlogic bag, myself. I love your Bog, girlie!!!
thanks for the chance to win…BTW looove your blog… We have found so many things to do this summer from your blog. THANK YOU!
My husband used to go to ComiCon every year pre-kids. My guess is pretty soon he'll be going back.
Thanks,
Maureen (jnomaxx at hotmail dot com)
I've been wanting to go to Comic-Con for a while! May have to finally make the trip next year! 🙂
My friend went to Comicon this year and had a great time. She tried to get me to go and I wish I had. I will be there next year for sure!
Looks like fun!
i love checking your site..it gives me such great ideas of things to do with my much younger sister!!
I never thought about bringing my kids to ComiCon. Sounds like a great time!
You are getting to do some really fun stuff. Comic-Con looks like so much fun. Thanks for your insight into the event.
My husband has always wanted to go to comicon.
I think my husband would faint, if he recieved this grab bag.
Faint in a good way, of course. 😉
Sounds like a blast. Please enter us in the giveaway. Thanks!
monica@hornberger.us
We went to Comic Con this year. Glad you had a great time there.
Oh sweet! I wish I could have gone!