FerryCon 2026 (Rescheduled!)

About this event

FerryCon is the library’s annual Comic Con-style flagship event for all ages that takes place one Saturday every fall. Since 2019, FerryCon has brought over 300 participants to the library for fun-filled events including artists alley, classes, panels, and contests that revolved around comic books, graphic novels, super heroes, and more! This event is free but will include a suggested donation of $5 per family at the door. Events 11:15am: Meet & Greet with Spider-Man, followed by a spidey-sational storytime! 12:15pm: Kids’ Padawan Academy with LHV Saber Guild 1:15pm: Kids & Teens “One Punch Man” Boxing Class with Marcus Romero 2:00pm: Storybuilding: Create Your Own Characters and Tell Your Own Story with author Mina Elwell 3:00pm: Sculpt Your Avatar art workshop with MakerHive 6:00pm: Pop Culture Trivia night with prizes! All Day: Pokémon trading, Magic the Gathering, KPop Dance Party, Tarot, Raffle, temporary tattoo station Special Guests Mina Elwell, Artist, Author Shannon Gilchrist, Psychic Energy Healer Sophie Huston, MakerHive Antonio Mastria, Artist Joe Maymi, Spiderman Cosplayer John Monaco, Artist and Author at Modern Geek Gaming Franka Pessin, Illustrator Gabriel Pinto, Artist and Illustrator Gene Pitts, Artist at Extended Playing Cards Ian Rivers, Artist Marcus Romero, Comics Artist Leo Turk, Pokémon and Lego Collector Citizen Suzie, Cosplay Shop Saber Guild, Performance Group Raffle Enter our raffle to win the kids, teen, and/or adult gift basket containing prizes like a signed Marvel comic, superhero merch, and more! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. $3 for 1 ticket or $5 for 2 tickets. This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library.