A Family Exploring the Worlds of Fandom Together
At Nola Nerd Couple, fan conventions are our passion. We attend fan conventions across the Gulf Coast, Houston, and beyond—including California, Illinois, and the UK—always sharing reports from a fan’s perspective. Our ComicCon-ing 101 series helps newcomers navigate the world of fan conventions with confidence. Since our daughter joined us in 2018, our coverage also highlights the joys and challenges of experiencing fan conventions as a family, from stroller strategies to meeting celebrities and exploring the vendor halls with a curious elementary schooler.
When I heard New Orleans was hosting another comic convention, I was intrigued. When I learned it would take place in the summer, I got even more excited—because in New Orleans, we’re always looking for fun, indoor activities to beat the heat. But when I realized it was GalaxyCon New…
If you’re a parent like me, you probably wonder if big events like comic cons are actually a good fit for younger kids. After taking my daughter to meet Tom Kenny (the voice of SpongeBob) at last year’s event, I’ve had a lot of friends ask if we’ll be back.…
Are you excited about attending your first fan convention, but worried about crowds, anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone! As introverts ourselves—with a little extrovert in the family—we know how daunting big conventions can be. That’s why we’ve put together our best tips for navigating large conventions so…
Star Wars Celebration 2025 announcements reignite a fan’s passion for the galaxy far, far away and have us planning for future celebrations. While life and family commitments temporarily limited my engagement with the franchise, exciting reveals about The Mandalorian’s theatrical release, Ryan Gosling joining Star Wars: Starfighter, and Andor Season 2’s premiere have drawn me back in. Most importantly, the announcement of Star Wars Celebration LA 2027 has our family considering making it our daughter’s first Celebration experience.
Experience the historic Louisiana snowfall of January 21, 2025, through the eyes of a New Orleans area nerd family plus convention updates.
Fan Expo New Orleans 2025 transformed the Morial Convention Center into a pop culture haven. Highlights: Meeting Andy Serkis and shopping!
Major Get for Lord of the Rings Fans! Following Last Year’s Hobbits Reunion… Award-winning actor Andy Serkis is set to make his first-ever New Orleans convention appearance at FAN EXPO New Orleans, which will run January 10-12, 2025, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Known worldwide for his remarkable…
Fan Expo NOLA 2025: Celebrity & Kids Zone Updates include Star Wars, Doctor Who & Superman stars. Kids Zone returns!
First look at FAN EXPO New Orleans 2025: Back to the Future reunion, Jodie Whittaker, and more exciting guests revealed!
