CosmicCon
Get ready for an unforgettable experience during our 7th annual CosmicCon featuring this year’s theme, Solarpunk Utopia.
When: Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue
Audience: All ages
Join us as we imagine a future where flourishing greenery, neighborly ingenuity, and sustainability power everyday life. Together, we'll transform the library into a beacon of sustainability and innovation as an EcoStation in the stars.
Schedule of Events
TechBracer
When: 10 to 11 a.m.
Audience: All ages
Make your own wearable tech bracer with leather and gears.
Keep Gardens Punk! Native Plants, Pollinators, and Solutions
When: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Audience: All ages
Join us for an engaging presentation by Native Nurseries as we explore the beauty and importance of native plants and the pollinators they support. Learn about the latest advancements in eco-friendly gardening and how today’s science is making pesticides, fungicides, and other garden treatments safer for the environment. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, you'll find inspiration and practical tips for creating a sustainable, harmonious garden in Florida.
Mechanical Hands
When: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Audience: All ages
Need an extra hand? Create a cardboard puppet hand to slip over your own as a cyborg creation.
Solarpunk Trivia
When: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Audience: All ages
Earn prizes as an individual by answering questions about Solarpunk-related fiction!
Folded Possibilities: Origami Craft
When: 1 to 2 p.m.
Audience: All ages
Fold, crease, and create! Whether it's a rocket ship, a blooming flower, or a cool robotic face, dive into the fun of traditional origami and bring paper to life!
Cosplay Competition
When: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Audience: Ages eight and older
The contest will include three age categories:
- Youth (Ages 8-12)
- Teen (Ages 13-18)
- Adult (19+)
Each age category will have a first place, second place, and third place winner. Prizes include:
- 1st place - $50 gift card
- 2nd place - $25 gift card
- 3rd place - $10 gift card
Costume creators younger than eight years old are invited to participate in our all-ages Costume Parade, taking place after the competition.
Registration is required for the competition. Register to participate. Winners will be announced after the Costume Parade.
Costume Parade
When: 2:15 to 2:30 p.m.
Audience: All ages
Dress your best for this festive costume parade of all things fandom, including superheroes, literary characters, and more! All ages are invited to show off their costumes.
All Day Events
Robo Hunt
When: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Audience: Kids
Find the Autobots hiding in the library before the Decepticons to win a prize!
EcoStation Emergency!
When: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Audience: All ages
Think you have what it takes to save the day? Join a high stakes scavenger hunt and race through the library solving puzzles to determine which parts are needed to fix the space station. Solve each clue, rebuild the station, and avert a catastrophic failure — but beware, not every part belongs!
Solarpunk the Page
When: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Audience: All ages
Test your word-smithing prowess and fill in the blanks to create a story that's out of this world!
Coloring Corners
When: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Audience: All ages
Relax in our coloring corners and fill in the EcoStation-themed pages.
Community Tables
When: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Audience: All ages
Chat with local organizations that focus on sustainability, building a better future, and maintaining a harmonious community.
True Solarpunk Facts
When: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Audience: All ages
Across the globe, scientists, innovators, and everyday people are working together to build a greener world. Explore the panels throughout the library and see how imagination, care, and action are already transforming our planet. What can we grow next, together?
Food Trucks
When: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Audience: All ages
Swing by the Library’s Call Street parking lot during the event and treat yourself! Refresh with a shaved ice from Kona Ice or satisfy your appetite with mouthwatering comfort food from Big Whipp’s Kitchen.