Whether your family loves anime, comic books, video games, or Japanese culture — 2026 is PACKED with incredible events across the United States. We’ve curated 100 family-friendly events so you can plan the ultimate fandom road trip this year!
Bookmark this page and check back — we’ll keep it updated as new events are announced. 🔖
🎬 Theater Screenings & Film Events
- Alamo Drafthouse Anime Nights
- Anime Film School Program – LACMA
- My Hero Academia: The Movie
- My Neighbor Totoro – 35th Anniversary Screening
- One Piece Film – Red (Re-release)
- Princess Mononoke – IMAX 4K Screening
- Spirited Away: Live on Stage (US Tour)
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Movie
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
- Whisper of the Heart – 4K IMAX
🏛️ Museum Exhibits & Immersive Experiences
- Anime & Comics Family Day – Brooklyn Museum
- Anime Café Pop-Up – New York
- Anime Illustration Exhibition – Boston
- Comic-Con Museum: Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder
- Dragon Ball Pop-Up Tour – Arcadia CA
- Dragon Ball Pop-Up Tour – Austin
- Dragon Ball Pop-Up Tour – Miami
- Gallery Nucleus – Rotating Anime Art Shows
- Gundam Base Chicago
- Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum
- Hero Complex Gallery – Anime Art Show
- iam8bit Gallery – Gaming & Anime Art
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing Exhibition
- Mondo Gallery – Anime & Pop Art Show
- Naruto x Boruto Pop-Up Experience
- New York Anime Art Pop-Up Gallery
- Pokémon Fossil Museum
- Stan Lee Legacy: A Tribute Exhibition
- Superhero Day at Children’s Museums
🃏 Trading Card & Collectible Events
- Collect-A-Con Dallas
- Collect-A-Con Kansas City
- Collect-A-Con Orlando
- Free Comic Book Day – Spring
- Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour 2026
- Pokémon TCG Regional Championship – Atlanta
- Pokémon World Championships 2026
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Chicago
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Las Vegas
🎤 Live Concerts & Stage Performances
- Anime Music Festival – Houston
- Anime Symphonic Night – Chicago
- Anime Symphonic Night – Los Angeles
- Anime Symphonic Night – New York
- Dragon Ball Super: The Live Concert Experience
- J-Pop & Anime Music Concert – Los Angeles
- J-Pop & Anime Music Concert – New York
- Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
- Video Games Live – US Tour 2026
🎨 Art Galleries & Pop Culture Shows
🎉 Community & Outdoor Events
- Anime & Manga Drawing Workshop – LA Public Library
- Anime Cosplay Photo Walk – Los Angeles
- Anime Cosplay Photo Walk – NYC
- Anime Night at the Park – Austin
- Anime Night at the Park – Chicago
- Anime Night at the Park – Los Angeles
- Comic Book Reading Day – Chicago Public Library
- Gunpla Model Building Events (Nationwide)
- Superhero Fun Run – Dallas
- Superhero Fun Run – Nashville
🎪 Major Anime & Comic Conventions
- Aki Matsuri – San Jose
- Anime Expo – Los Angeles
- Anime Matsuri – Houston
- AwesomeCon – Washington DC
- Cosplay Contest – State Fairs Nationwide
- DreamCon – Houston
- MomoCon – Atlanta
- Otakon – Washington DC
- PAX East – Boston
- PAX West – Seattle
🌐 Japanese Cultural Festivals
📚 Educational & Library Programs
- Anime Club Showcase – Houston
- Kids’ Comic Book Workshop – Smithsonian
- Manga for Teens – Library Program
- Marvel Comics Reading Program – Nationwide
🎭 Other Events
- AfroTech 2026 – Houston
- Anime Central – Chicago
- Anime NYC
- AnimeIowa
- Colossalcon Texas – Round Rock
- Crunchyroll Anime Nights at Regal
- Crunchyroll Anime Nights Sneak Peek
- DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpowers
- Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2
- Look Back (2026 Re-release)
- Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes
- One Piece Celebration Fan Event
- Pokémon GO Fest – Chicago
- Pokémon GO Fest – Seattle
- Studio Ghibli Fest 2026
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💡 Pro Tip: Many of these events sell out fast — especially major conventions like Anime Expo and Anime NYC. Book your tickets and hotels early!
✈️ Planning a fandom road trip? Check out our Travel Hacks for tips on traveling with kids on a budget.