Fan Conventions: Adventures for Nerdy Families
At Nola Nerd Couple, fan conventions are our passion—and our family’s favorite way to experience pop culture together.
What you’ll find in this section:
Whether you’re a convention veteran or planning your first family outing, join us for practical advice, fun stories, and a peek inside what makes fan conventions magical for nerdy families!
As veteran con-goers and family fandom explorers, we at Nola Nerd Couple know how much joy (and chaos!) a good convention brings—especially when you’ve got kids in tow. Here’s your guide to making the most of your trip to Jackson, MS, with family-friendly tips, must-see Mississippi Comic Con 2025 guests, and ways to maximize your con experience.
When I heard New Orleans was hosting another comic convention, I was intrigued. When I learned it would take place
If you’re a parent like me, you probably wonder if big events like comic cons are actually a good fit
Are you excited about attending your first fan convention, but worried about crowds, anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed? You’re not
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
Fan Expo NOLA 2025: Celebrity & Kids Zone Updates include Star Wars, Doctor Who & Superman stars. Kids Zone returns!
