10th Annual RidgeCon

Program Type:

Special Programs

Age Group:

All Ages / Families
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Program Description

Description

Be swept away into your favorite fandom and follow the yellow brick road into the tenth annual fandom and pop culture event at the Ridgefield Library. This Library invites children, families, teens and adults to celebrate their favorite fandoms--from Pokémon to Mario, Toy Story to Wicked, Animal Crossing to Stranger Things, Bluey to Buffy and everything in between! Come in cosplay or costume and enter the cosplay contest, seek out photo ops in the themed areas and enjoy the fandom Easter Eggs hidden around the Library.

Search the Lodewick Children's Library for Pokéballs with rare Pokémon, enter raffles to win books, toys, games, and other prizes from your favorite shows, books and movies, step into an Animal Crossing sensory space, make your superhero sidekick out of slime, use your Summer Reading Reward at the Friends of the Ridgefield Library Booksale, try your hand at the I Spy "claw machine" search and find, join or watch a Smash Bros. competition, spin the prize wheel, make fandom buttons, dance to live music, create crafts and more!

Scheduled Events

  • 10:00-11:30 am: Get Inked with Henna
  • 10:00 am-1:00 pm: Drop-in D&D
  • 10:30-11:30 am: Pokémon Players Club Exploration Hour
  • 11:00 am-12:00 pm: Morning Prize Wheel
  • 11:00 am-1:00 pm: DJ Miles & Prospector Cart
  • 11:00 am-2:00 pm: Temporary Tattoos
  • 12:00-1:00 pm: Superhero Slime Sidekick
  • 12:00-2:30 pm: Miniatures Gaming Demo
  • 1:30-2:30 pm: Smash Bros. Ultimate Competition Hour
  • 2:00-3:00 pm: Get Inked with Henna
  • 2:00-3:00 pm: Afternoon Prize Wheel

Bossidy Commons from 10 am-3 pm

  • Fandom Raffles
  • Toy Story Games & Activities
  • Cosplay Contest
  • The Blockbuster Experience

Lodewick Children’s Library from 10 am-3 pm

  • Animal Crossing Sensory Experience
  • Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
  • Evee Evolution Art Gallery

Upper Level from 10 am-3 pm

  • Crafting Stranger Things
  • Drop-In Nintendo Gaming Challenges
  • Legend of Zelda Crafting Table
  • DIY Fandom Buttons

Check back for more information.

RidgeCon is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library and the Ridgefield Thrift Shop.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Photographs & Video

Photographs and video may be taken by Library staff during this event and used for Library publicity purposes, including in print and on social media.  Please let a staff member know if you do not wish to be photographed.

Photographing, filming, or recording patrons or staff by anyone other than Library staff is prohibited without the express advance permission of the Library Director.

Thank you.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.