The Horror of Being Emily

Days of the Dead Atlanta
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, 165 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Days of the Dead is the fan convention where horror comes to play! The event’s primary goal is to create a welcoming genre convention that brings together like-minded friends and fans for a full convention experience. The event is known for its impressive celebrity guest roster and high-quality horror collectible vendors.

Mad Monster Party Carolina
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Embassy Suites by Hilton – Charlotte/Concord, 5400 John Q. Hammons Drive, Concord, 28027, United States
Mad Monster Party is a horror, sci-fi, and fantasy convention that features top genre celebrities and vendors. The event is known for its meet & greets and photo ops. The vendor floor is full of collectibles, toys, and other horror, sci-fi, and fantasy themed wares.

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo - Atlanta
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | Atlanta Convention Center, 250 Spring St NW., Atlanta, GA, 30030, United States
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo is a travelling oddities event. Vendors showcase wet specimens, taxidermy, animal bones, antiques, weird jewelry, unusual art, and all-around bizarre items. Local artisans and entertainers can be found at each event – no two events are the same!
Taxidermy classes are also offered at each event for an additional $200 fee.

I Heart Horror Day
2026-02-21 | 575 Jernee Mill Rd., 575 Jernee Mill Rd, Sayreville, NJ, 08872, United States
I Heart Horrror Day is the ultimate celebration of all things horror! This annual event was created by the Cuneo Brothers to honor the genre that has captivated and terrified audiences for generations. Inspired by the shared birthdays of horror icons George Romero and Alice Cooper, I Heart Horror Day is a day for horror fans to come together and share their love for all things spooky and macabre.

Scaradise
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01 | Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Center, 4800 US Hwy. 301 North, Tampa, FL, 33610, United States
Central Florida’s Horror & Pop Culture Convention. Features a vendor floor, celebrity signings, and more.

Monster-Mania Con 66
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08 | DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia, 2349 Marlton Pike West, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
Meet horror’s hottest stars at Monster-Mania Con. This horror fan convention features a wide variety of celebrities, exhibit floor, presentations, and more.

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo - Albuquerque
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-08 | Expo New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108, United States

HorrorHound Weekend
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22 | Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45246, United States
HorrorHound Magazine presents a series of mid-west horror conventions where fans can meet some of the biggest icons in horror history while shopping among a selection of 100+ vendors. Each show has movie screenings & premieres, as well as celebrity Q&A panels, concerts, tattoo vendors, and more.
HorrorHound is an award-winning bi-monthly horror magazine that also hosts horror conventions and an international film festival.

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo - Pheonix
2026-03-21 - 2026-03-22 | Pheonix Convention Center, 100 North Third Street, Pheonix, AZ, 85004, United States
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo is a travelling oddities event. Vendors showcase wet specimens, taxidermy, animal bones, antiques, weird jewelry, unusual art, and all-around bizarre items. Local artisans and entertainers can be found at each event – no two events are the same!
Taxidermy classes are also offered at each event for an additional fee.

Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-29 | America’s Center, 701 Convention Plaza Street, St. Louis, MO, 63101, United States
Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions show is known for its large selection of Halloween industry exhibitors. This annual trade show features a show floor, class programming, costume party, and haunt tours. The event is not open to the general public – attendees must register and submit credentials in order to attend.

Oddities & Curiosities Expo - Milwaukee
2026-04-04 - 2026-04-05 | Baird Center, 400 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States

Cinema Wasteland
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Best Western Plus – Strongsville, 15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH, 44136, United States
Cinema Wasteland specializes in Drive-In movies, posters, & collectibles from the late 1950’s through the 1980’s. They host a bi-annual expo in the Ohio region each spring & autumn. The event includes celebrity guests, Q&A sessions, special events, and a dealers room filled with movie memorabilia, toy, t-shirts, and more.

The Oddities Flea Market - San Diego
2026-04-11 | JULEP, 1735 Hancock St, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The Oddities Flea Market features artisans and vendors who specialize in medical history ephemera, anatomical curiosities, natural history items, osteological specimens, taxidermy, home décor, jewelry, one of a kind art, bizarre flair, and more. The event does an amazing job highlighting its artists and vendors. Be sure to check out their Instagram (@OdditiesFleaMarket) for a glimpse of the event’s offerings!

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo - Columbus
2026-04-18 - 2026-04-19 | Ohio Expo / State Fairgrounds, 717 E 17th Ave., Columbus, OH, 43211, United States

Chiller Theater
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Hilton Parsippany, New Jersey, One Hilton Court, Parsippany, NJ, 07054, United States
For over 30 years, Chiller Theater Toy, Model, and Film Expo has hosted celebrities, vendors, and costume parties. Their celebrity guests span the horror, sci-fi, and classic film/television genres. Chiller Theater expos occur twice yearly.

East Coast Haunters Convention
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, 19456, United States
The East Coast Haunters Convention is TransWorld’s newest Halloween trade show event. Much like its sister convention, the Midwest Haunters Convention, this show features a pre-con bus tour, educational sessions, expo floor, party, and more. East Coast Haunters Convention is open to the public and is dedicated to all things Halloween! Welcoming home/pro haunters, actors, enthusiasts, and anyone who loves to celebrate Halloween!

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo - Indianapolis
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Indiana State Fairgrounds – West Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46205, United States

Crypticon Seattle
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | DoubleTree Hotel Seattle, 18740 International Blvd., Seattle, WA, 98188, United States
Crypticon Seattle is an annual fan event celebrating all things creepy & supernatural. With a focus on supporting the arts and encouraging participation, some of their most popular yearly events are the film festival, writing contest, art contest, and costume contest.Their event also hosts panels, parties, and a menagerie of vendors on their show floor.
Sister events take place in Minneapolis and Kansas City, Missouri.

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo - Boston
2026-05-02 - 2026-05-03 | San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA, 94403, United States

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo - Toronto
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | Metro Toronto Convention Center, 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2W6, Canada

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo - Tulsa
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E 21st Street, Tulsa, OK, 74114, United States

Halfway To Halloween Expo
2026-05-09 | Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Dive into the ultimate celebration of all things dark, creepy, and macabre at Halfway To Halloween. Whether you’re a industry supplier, a seasoned haunt operator, a Home Haunter, or an enthusiast, Halfway To Halloween promises a wickedly good time.

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo - St. Louis
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17 | America’s Center, 701 Convention Plaza Street, St. Louis, MO, 63101, United States

ScareCON
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-20 | The Heart of England Convention Centre, Meriden Road, Fillongley, Coventry, CV7 8DX, United Kingdom
Since 2007, ScareCON has been dedicated to the growing UK & European haunted attractions industry. The event features educational sessions, a trade show floor, “ScareBall” social dance, and ScareAwards.

Texas Frightmare Weekend
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | Irving Convention Center, 500 W Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX, 75039, United States
Texas Frightmare Weekend is presented by Arrow Video. The event takes place annually in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Texas Frightmare Weekend hosts celebrity appearances, autograph signings, screenings, exclusive parties and horror memorabilia vendors from all over the country. They also feature Texas filmmakers and rising horror talent via screenings, panel discussions, and Q&As.

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo - Minneapolis
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-24 | Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States

Spooky Empire
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-31 | Doubletree by Hilton – SeaWorld, 10100 International Drive, Orlando, 32821, United States
Spooky Empire bills itself as the “dark side of comic con”. The convention caters to rock ‘n roll, horror, Halloween, and Tattoo enthusiasts and features a vendor floor, celebrity guests, film festival, costume contests, and more.

New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-31 | Delta Hotel Woodbridge, 515 US-1 S, Iselin, 08830, United States
The New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival showcases amazing celebrities, films, and vendors from around the horror world. The event is held twice a year and bound to be a fun fan event!

Monsterpalooza
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-31 | Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadnea, CA, 91101, United States
Monsterpalooza celebrates the art of monster and movie magic with over 450 exhibitors, monster museum, makeup demos, celebrity guests, and more.

Cine Gear Expo Los Angeles
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-06 | Universal Studios, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 91608, United States
While not a horror event exactly, horror filmmakers can greatly benefit from attending this annual cinema trade show. With over 300+ exhibits, 30+ free seminars, and additional classes & networking opportunities, it is the perfect place to browse new equipment, learn new skills, and meet potential collaborators for your next horror project.
Have a short film, commercial, or music video? Enter the Cine Gear Film Series Competition for a chance to screen your film to industry professionals and win amazing prizes from top cinema equipment companies.
