Family Magic at MagicCon: Chicago
Family Magic at MagicCon: Chicago
During our 2023 MagicCon events, we noticed some of the youngest Planeswalkers from across the Multiverse started to attend our shows, and we are excited to share that starting this February at MagicCon: Chicago, a new Family Magic area is premiering on the show floor!
Stop by Family Magic during standard show hours for various self-guided and scheduled activities for kids, families, and fans of all ages!
Family Magic Ongoing Activities
CREATE
- Play-Doh colors – Set your imagination free while you squish, roll, and stamp with free Magic colored compound!
- Coloring Pages – Reimagine popular Magic: The Gathering characters! Crayons and colored pencils will be available.
- Crown Crafting – Arts and crafts time as we put together a crown regal enough for Liliana.
LEARN
- Paint n Take provided by WizKids. Check in at the Family Magic area to get a mini and some paint for a fun activity on-site, and take your mini home as a fun event memento!
PLAY
Freeplay – A place for kids and families to gather and play Magic during the weekend.
Scheduled Events for Magic Families
Friday
Draw with a Magic Artist – 3:30 – 4:00 featuring Phil Stone
Suitable for all ages, learn some tips and tricks from one of the artists who helps bring Magic to life!
Saturday
Draw with a Magic Artist – 1:30 – 2:00 featuring Kai Carpenter
Suitable for all ages, learn some tips and tricks from one of the artists who helps bring Magic to life!
Kid’s Cosplay Meetup – 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Do you have a mini-Planeswalker who loves to cosplay? Come meet other kids who cosplay too! Show off your cosplay, talk about your favorite techniques, and make some Magic cosplay friends at Family Magic!
Draw with a Magic Artist – 4:30 – 5:00 featuring Kieran Yanner
Suitable for all ages, learn some tips and tricks from one of the artists who helps bring Magic to life!
Sunday
Clash of Creators - 11:00 – 12:00, the Mana Stage
It’s equal doses Magic trivia and (mostly) friendly creator rivalries on display as two teams face off in a showdown for the ages, captained by Olivia Gobert-Hicks and Brian Kibler. Learn More.
Draw with a Magic Artist – 12:30 - 1:00 featuring Bryon Wackwitz , Family Magic Area
Suitable for all ages, learn some tips and tricks from one of the artists who helps bring Magic to life!
League Play presented by Family the Gathering - 1:00 – 5:00, Family Magic Area
Join Ozzy and Alyssa from one of Magic’s favorite families for some organized play. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to 1:00pm to participate as this event is first come, first serve. Seating will be limited to those with Kid’s Badges and 1 guardian per group, and play will be limited to those with a Kid’s Badge.
League play details:
- There is no additional cost to participate
- Product: 2 Jumpstart 2022 Boosters
- Rounds: 6 League, Best of One games played at your leisure!
Participation Awards:
- Win: 4 Jumpstart 2022 Cards to add to your deck or collection
- Loss: 2 Jumpstart 2022 Cards to add to your deck or collection
- If you complete your League card, you will receive an additional Jumpstart 2022 booster for your collection!
Character Story Time read to you by Utahime Cosplay - 2:00 – 2:30, Karlov Manor Experience
Badge Reminders:
All attendees aged 6 and up must purchase a badge to attend MagicCon: Chicago. Children aged 5 and under may attend for free with a paid adult ticket (all adult tickets are now sold out).
Interested in bringing your kids to MagicCon: Chicago? Reach out to our Customer Support team to get more information on Kid's Ticket purchasing at: [email protected]