FreeNFun is for all ages and free all weekend as well as after hours. We offer a wide variety of options: Family Bingo, Comic Bingo, Trivia, Squid Game Style Trivia, and Sing Along Music Bingo. There are a wide variety of prizes ranging from MC3 swag, signed celeb autographs, posters, shirts, and lightsabers. Be part of this FUN activity!
Schedule Coming Soon!
Geek Therapist
All weekend!
Price: Free with MC3 admission
Need a break from the excitement of the con? Visit the Geek Mental Health resource room. Your well-being is just as important as your next adventure.
Schedule Coming Soon!
Therapeutic Lego Users Group
All Weekend!
Main Show Floor
Detroit, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Washington D.C. and now…MOTOR CITY COMIC CON! Therapeutic Lego Users Group (TLUG) builders Emily, Joel, Martin and Tony are honored to showcase some of their recent pop cultured inspired builds for you.
When Joel Morgan is not busy ROCKING ON as a staple of Detroit Radio he spends his free time inspiring and uplifting folks of all ages with his custom designed Lego animals and cartoon characters. ROCK ON!
Despite being one of the groups newest members, Emily Langbehn is already a tour de force in the local and regional Lego community. Whether she is paying homage to her A2/YPSI roots or expressing her horrorphile side through her Lego creations, Emily is always working on something unique.
Family, Fun and Friends, three words that describe what Martin is all about. Martin loves spending time with his family and together expressing their lifelong love of Star Wars and all things Sci-Fi using Lego bricks as their medium of choice.
Will it fit through a door? Will it fit in a U-Haul? Will it be too heavy to move? Is a year long enough to build it? Will it cost more than a small car? These are all questions that Tony Preston should ask himself prior to starting a new build. However the only thing he does ask is “Will it be awesome?” Tony Preston loves going to local and regional Lego events with his father and together showcasing their pop culture builds featuring Marvel, DC, Lord Of The Rings, Star Wars etc.
Artist Alley
All Weekend!
Main Show Floor - Artist Alley
Artists Pictured: Kevin Johnson
Discover unique and creative art, comic creators, and authors. Meet and purchase directly from the artist! A list of attending artists will be listed in our Artist Alley section as soon as we are finished with applications!
Meet your favorite actor, voice actor, or pop culture icon! All pricing and availability is subject to change. A complete list of our guests will be available on our celebrity guest page soon. We do our best to keep you up to date with the latest pricing and schedule! Not all of the celebrities at our show will have presale autographs available. If they are available, they will be listed. Otherwise, they will only be available at the show (most only accept cash).
CGC x JSA
All Weekend!
Main Show Floor - See Map for Location
Price: $12 convention special - per autograph (only for items signed at the event)
On-site authentication for signatures signed at the show or brought from home. Trusted by all major auction houses, dealers and collectors, any autograph backed by JSA certification enhances the value and marketability of the item. Stop by the authentication booth after meeting the celebrity guest to redeem certification. Collectors may also submit autographs brought from home. Visit “Submission Pricing” below for fees starting at $20 for authentication. Pricing may vary based on the value of the signature(s).
Open to ages 13+ who have a costume they’d like to share. The MC3 Cosplay Contest features two divisions: the Cosplay Showcase and the Craftsmanship Competition. For full details, see our contest entry form and guidelines.
Immerse yourself in fandom at our cosplay red carpet, where you can take photos with your favorite cosplayers. Staff photographer will be on site.
Schedule Coming Soon!
Kid's Cosplay Contest
Price: Free
Calling all kids ages 12 and under – come out and strut your stuff at the Motor City Kid’s Cosplay Contest. No registration, no fee, just arrive at least 15 minutes before the event to be sorted into age groups.
Schedule coming soon!
Kid's Room
All Weekend!
Price: Free
Find kid and family friendly programming and activities in our Kid’s Room: crafting, storytimes, kid’s only cosplay contest, and more!
Schedule coming soon!
New Dawn Kyber Squadron
Classes and shows all weekend long!
Price: Shows Free & Classes $15 |
Organizer: Swordsmanship Museum and Academy
Come and see what it takes to become an LED swordsman! Classes will allow students to learn the fundamentals of LED Swordsmanship as practiced by NDKS Combatants.
Schedule Coming Soon!
Panels
All Weekend!
Price: Free with MC3 admission
Weekend schedule will be available 2 weeks prior to the show dates.
Pinball Zone
All Weekend!
Main Show Floor
Price: $1.00/game
Check out the coolest themed pinball machines near Artist Alley!
Rough Magic Games
All weekend! (and after hours)
Price: Free
Get ready for non-stop gaming action all weekend long – including after-hours! Jump into D&D and other tabletop role-playing games with fellow adventurers. Free to play – no charge to participate. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the game, there’s a spot at the table waiting for you!
Schedule coming soon!
Sketch Duels
All Weekend!
Price: Free
Watch your favorite artists and illustrators battle it out, live on stage during our fan favorite Sketch Duels! Anyone attending the panel will be entered into a raffle for the sketches created. You could go home with a one-of-a-kind drawing!
Schedule Coming Soon!
YOU are a Voice Actor
All Weekend!
Price: $5 per line, up to 2 lines
Are you a brave hero or an evil villain?
Maybe you’re a warrior with a heart of gold or the angstiest of bad boys?
Experience what it’s like to record original dialogue for unique characters!
Choose from over 60 different line options and have fun acting in our portable recording booth!
You’ll even receive your dialogue edited with music and special effects, so you can really feel like you’re in that anime of your dreams!