October Is a Big Month for Fan & Horror Cons in Florida
Florida’s fall is no longer about leaf changes, it’s about shadows, cosplay, screams, and fandoms colliding with the supernatural. October brings conventions where horror takes center stage, costumes get darker, and every weekend becomes a chance to live in a spooky story. From Scaradise’s haunt-filled celebration to crossover expos and comic gatherings, there’s a convention calling your name with lanterns and lanyards. So get ready to pack your most fang-tastic outfit and ride into October’s con nights.
🗓️✨Ancient City Con 2025 St. Augustine (September 12-14) World Golf Village Renaissance Resort
Ancient City Con is one of Florida’s longest-running cons, this fest brings together all your favorite genres, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, tabletop, video games, and more, in the state’s oldest city. It’s relaxed, historic, and wholeheartedly welcoming
🗓️✨Scaradise (October 3–5 )
Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, FL.
Tampa’s Scaradise (formerly Spookala) transforms the Florida State Fairgrounds into a paradise of horror, pop culture, and fan thrills. Expect celebrity panels, haunted attractions, live entertainment, autograph signings, and a massive vendor hall that fuses fright and delight. The slogan? Horror meets paradise. Truly a chilling getaway for congoers.
🗓️✨ WasabiCon Jacksonville, FL (October 10-12) Prime F Osborn Convention Center.
Jacksonville’s longtime anime & pop culture fest returns to the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. WasabiCon leans into anime, cosplay, K-pop, tabletop & video games, making it a broad fan playground. Panels, cosplay contests, artist alley, and immersive programming keep things buzzing all weekend.
Mirai Con (October 17–19) • Ft. Lauderdale Marriot Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center
Mirai Con brings a cozy, community-driven convention feel to South Florida. Think a blend of comic, anime, and gaming across panels, cosplay, and vendor booths. (Details and highlights are still emerging as the event approaches.)
🗓️✨ Scream City (October 10–12) World Golf Village Renaissane Resort.
Horror fans, gather ’round! Scream City Con unleashes a weekend of scares at World Golf Village’s Renaissance Resort. Expect cult horror films, Q&A panels, horror cosplay, haunted experiences, and more.
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