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Need a reason to buy multiple Halloween costumes? Check out these cons, fests and expos to don as many costumes as you can.
International Game Days: Oct. 3-6: Essen: Dress up as your favorite character and go to the “world’s largest public fair for games.” You can try over 1,000 games from all over the globe as well as check out some comics and toys.
FilkCONtinental 2024: Oct. 3-6: Wernigerode: This a con for music and fantasy/sci-fi lovers alike. Come out to see special guests, The Weird Sisters from the USA.
Nicon 2024: Oct. 4-6: Hannover: This con features anime, a games room, cosplaying, special guests, workshops and more.
MagicCon: Oct. 4-6: Bonn: Meet guest stars from the realm of fantasy and mystery, attend lectures and workshops and wear your cosplay.
Anime Festival: Oct. 4-6: Kassel: Compete in the cosplay contest, watch anime, meet special guests or attend a workshop.
Japan Day: Oct. 6: Frankfurt: Learn about Japanese culture and basic Japanese words, practice origami and more.
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BIJUTSU: Oct. 6: Düsseldorf: Anime and manga fans can shop the artist alley, wear their cosplay and compete in the cosplay competition and drink Boba tea.
Polaris Con: Oct. 11-13: Hamburg: Shop the retro flea market, take part in a workshop or tournament and wear your cosplay.
RetroGames Con: Oct. 12: Forst/Karlsruhe: Experience all of the nostalgia with all the best games and fandoms of the 1980s.
POTT Phantastika: Oct. 12-13: Gelsenkirchen: Check out this book fair for fantasy lovers.
Japan Market: Oct. 13: Cologne: Shop for your favorite Japanese pop culture items at this market.
BuCon: Oct. 19: Dreieich: Find your next favorite book at this con.
Manga and Entertainment Expo: Oct. 20-22: Berlin: This expo features a Japanese garden, special guests, dealer jungle, artist alley, Bubble Tea, games room, cosplay, three event stages and competitions.
Frankfurt Book Fair: Oct. 20-24: Frankfurt: Relive your favorite childhood book fair and come out for the “world’s largest book fair.”
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Dragon Days Festival: Oct. 22-26: Stuttgart: Celebrate fantasy in literature, television, games and art at this festival.
Fairy Tale & Legend Days: Oct. 25-27: Reichelsheim im Odenwald: Enjoy musical programs, lectures, readings and more.
RetroGames Con: Oct. 26: Munich: Experience all of the nostalgia with all the best games and fandoms of the 1980s.
PlayCon: Oct. 26-27: Trier: This con features interactive gaming experiences for those into indie games, esports, stage acts and gaming stations.
SaarCon: Oct. 26-27: Saarbrücken; Enjoy card games, board games, roleplaying games, miniature games, shopping opportunities and a cosplay contest.
TimeLash: Oct. 26-27: Kassel: The con for Dr. Who fans.
Great Game Gathering: Every Thursday: Ramstein Enlisted Club (on the Air Base): Bring your own board game or borrow one from the club. Drink and snack specials are available.
Friday Night Magic: Every Friday Night: Ramstein Air Base: Meet up with fellow Magic the Gathering enthusiasts for an evening of gaming.
Due to ever-changing regulations, make sure you check the website before traveling for an event. Also, the inclusion of an event on the list is not an endorsement for the authenticity or quality of event. Events on military installations require base access.
