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TinyCON® Returns: A Fantasy Weekend for Atlanta Families and Kiddos!

Get ready for a Celebration of Sci-Fi at TinyCON® August 30th through the 31st.

By Kimberly Wright - Publisher of College Park Macaroni KID, Decatur Macaroni KID and East Atlanta Macaroni KID August 22, 2025

Move over, DragonCon! There is a pint-sized party in town, and it is tailor-made for your little superheroes, space explorers, and cartoon-loving adventurers.  The Children’s Museum of Atlantais rolling out the red carpet for TinyCON®, a two-day sci-fi and fantasy fest designed just for kids, happening Saturday, August 30th, and Sunday, August 31st, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This beloved Labor Day Weekend tradition is back and bigger than ever, offering families a chance to dive into imaginative worlds, meet favorite characters, and enjoy hands-on fun that sparks creativity and joy.

🎉 What to Expect at TinyCON®

From Jedi training to jelly fishing, TinyCON® is packed with themed activities that bring kids’ favorite fandoms to life:

  • 🧀 Jellyfish Net Engineering with Patrick and SpongeBob
  • 💇‍♀️ Trolls Hair Design Station—get wild with color and style
  • 🎮 Minecraft Character Creation in the Art Studio
  • Jedi Training & Lightsaber Building—complete with a 7 p.m. photo opp
  • 🐾 Bluey Games on Stage for energetic little adventurers

Costumes are highly encouraged, so let your child channel their inner superhero, princess, or pixelated builder. Whether they’re rocking a cape or wielding a lightsaber, they’ll fit right in at this magical mini-convention.

📍 Event Details

  • Dates: Saturday, August 30th & Sunday, August 31st
  • Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
  • Tickets:
    • $10 for Museum Members
    • $25 for Non-Members
    • Prices may increase the week of the event, so grab yours early!

🚀 Why TinyCON® Is a Must-Do

TinyCON® is the perfect way to kick off the school year with a dose of creativity, community, and cosplay. It’s a safe, welcoming space for kids to explore their favorite stories, meet new friends, and make memories that are out of this world.

So while the grown-ups geek out at DragonCon, let the kiddos have their epic adventure at TinyCON®, Atlanta’s coolest sci-fi celebration for families!