Participate in our Annual Cosplay Contest for a chance to win a prize.
Registration takes place in the Lobby of the
Toms River Branch on Saturday, October 4th from
10am - 2:30pm.
Contest begins at 3pm in Mancini Hall.
Storytimes
Snow White Storytime
10:30am
Enjoy a Princess themed storytime including stories, games, and a meet & greet with Snow White.
Maleficent's Daughter Storytime
1:30pm
Enjoy a villain themed storytime including stories, games, and a meet & greet with Maleficent's Daughter.
Main Events
Fandom Cupcake Decorating
10:30am & 11am
Did you know it’s FanNation’s 10th birthday? Celebrate our birthday by decorating 2 fandom-themed cupcakes! We will follow instructions to decorate Soot Sprite and Storm Trooper Galaxy cupcakes. Ages 12+
Saber Guild Corellia Presents Children's Padawan Training Class
11am & 12pm
Costumed Jedi instructors guide a group of children to "Use the Force," practice lightsaber attack and self-defense routines, and offer them a safe chance to "test" their skills using the defense routine with instructor guidance.
Cosplay 101
11am
Join industry professionals with over 15 years of experience for an in-depth exploration of the world of cosplay! This engaging presentation will cover the art of costume design, prop-making, and character transformation, offering valuable insights for both beginners and seasoned cosplayers.
Create Your Own Wizarding Staff
12:30pm
Craft your own magical staff using eco-friendly bamboo shoots and an assortment of enchanting materials! In this hands-on workshop, attendees will design and decorate their own unique staff with, string, gemstones, feathers, and more. We'll explore wand lore, spark creativity, and let imaginations run wild. Ages 5 – adult.
Fencing Through the Ages: Sword Demo
12:30pm
Join historical weapons demonstrators as they explain different types of Middle Ages and Renaissance weapons, such as Arming Sword & Buckler, Messer, and Longsword. Presenters will explain how these weapons were employed historically and then do some sparring, so people can see how these techniques operate.
Dungeons & Dragons Live
12:30pm
Join players on a short, but fun beginner friendly adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Open to and good for both new and experienced players!
Self-Publishing Workshop
2pm
Want to indie publish your work? Discover the various ways you can use the Internet to publish your work and how to prepare for the successful launch of your work. Presented by New York Times Bestselling Author, Caridad Pineiro.
Nerdy Trivia
2pm
Compete as a team in Jeopardy-style nerdy trivia for the chance to win small prizes. These games will include some of the following categories, anime, games, movies, and other interests and fandoms.
