EP "FantaSciFest 2024" Celebrates Fantasy, Comics, Games, Art, Retro

Although October has come to an end, culminating with Halloween on Thursday, October 31, the spooky seasonal holiday fun does not stop there!

On Saturday, November 2, the Recreation Department will continue their family-focused activities by presenting the fifth Annual “FantaSciFest”. . .a day-long celebration of fantasy/comics/pop art/nostalgia from 11am–3pm at the Evergreen Park Senior Center at 9547 S. Homan Avenue.

Among the scheduled vendors are: Rocky Sodin Comics, Mary’s Collectibles, original fantasy art by local artist Tim Kocher, Casual CosPlay, Nostalgia Corner (books and stuff), local author Z Jeffries, “Ghostbusters”, and the EP Library.

A family game area is available in the auditorium so that friends and family can sit and spend the afternoon having some board game fun; or, explore your artistic creativity by drawing/coloring in a complimentary coloring book.

You can also sit onstage in our mini movie theatre and watch some classic retro horror/sci-fi films!

Plus...kids who haven't had enough trick-or-treating can get a little more use out of their Halloween costume by stopping in and receiving a little goodie bag and taking part in the activities!

Day-long games of Dungeons and Dragons will be taught and played in the lower level dining room.

Visitors are welcome to dress as a favorite character, or a character of their own. CosPlayers are reminded that this is a family-friendly event, costumes must be appropriate for such.

The Evergreen Park Youth Department will be on hand, offering the best hot dog lunch deal in town! All in all, what's not to like about a fun afternoon like this?

Because it is a free event, visitors can come and go as often as they like. For more information, call (708) 229-3373, or drop a line to epfantascifest@gmail.com.