Family HQ
Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday – Saturday and 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday
Location: Level 3 of the Summit Building | Summit
Family HQ has doubled in size! Grab a seat at a family workshop, sit down at story time, or get moving with martial arts demos and lightsaber choreography classes. This space is for families, budding artists, young wizards, and more! Who will you be at Family HQ? Highlights of programming are below and more will be coming soon!
What’s Happening in Family HQ?
Play Along in Our Interactive Zone
Calling all aspiring Avengers; when duty calls, how will you save the world?! Design your superhero identity, choose your powers and sketch out your own out of this world outfit to match.
Play Along in Our Interactive Zone
Family Interactive located in Rooms 333-334
Life's way more fun when you play along! In our Interactive Zone awesome activities await. Family games, performances, story time, photo opportunities, and so much more.
Highlights featuring:
Kids Cosplay Showcase, Sunday March 8, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Oom Yung Doe Martial Arts, time and dates are TBD
Samurai Sword Sparring (ages 10+)
8 Martial Arts Demonstrations (all ages)
Kung Fu for Kids (ages 4+)
Drawing Demos and Workshops
Family Workshops located in Rooms 331-332
Let kids explore their artistic side early with professionals from our very own Artist Alley and Writers Block! Some of the creators who have made art their livelihood will join us in Family HQ to walk kids through some great drawing demonstrations and tutorials.
Highlights featuring:
Youth Can Draw, Too! Chibis by artist PapaStrawbeary
Storytime with the King County Library System
Beanbag Lounging and Learning
Family HQ Lounge and Partners located in Rooms 327-329
Highlights featuring:
Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle and King County Library System
Plus more to be announced soon!
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Family Programming Across ECCC
Family Cosplay
Location coming soon
Cosplaying as a family is a fun and creative way to show off your favorite fandoms! Collaborate as a family with easy hands-on crafts, create your own prop, or play dress up together.
Star Wars Experience Room presented by Star Wars Washington
Located in Cosplay Central Rooms 420-424
Discover the magic of Star Wars Washington who are a community of dedicated volunteers that bring the Star Wars universe to life through screen-accurate costumes, fundraising, and family-friendly appearances. Star Wars Washington includes the Garrison Titan of the 501st, Alpha Base of the Rebel Legion, Kamino Temple of Saber Guild, Pacific Northwest R2Builders [R2Northwest] and the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club Gurreck Clan and many more. At ECCC 2025, Star Wars Washington raised $15,000 for the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital!
For the Parents: Nerd Parent Meetup!
Time and date coming soon
Being a parent and finding friends who “get” your love for games, comics, or anime can be tough! This fun meetup is a chance for parents to connect with others who share their geeky interests. Join us for easy icebreakers, quick games, and plenty of laughs as you meet new friends who understand both fandoms and family life.