Family HQ
Welcome to Family HQ, where family-friendly fun awaits all weekend long at C2E2!
Family HQ has increased in size! Grab a seat at a family workshop, sit down at story time, or get moving with 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!
Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday – Saturday and 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday
Location: On the Show Floor, Booth 2027, near the food court
Want to host a panel or activity in Family HQ?
What’s Happening in Family HQ
- Play Along in our Interactive Zone or Sit Down for a Story
- Drawing Demos, Workshops, and Games for Kids and Families
- Beanbag Lounging and Learning
- New! Kid Friendly Cosplay Activities
- The Star Wars Experience Area
Play Along in our Interactive Zone or Sit Down for a Story
Kids Cosplay Showcase
Sunday March 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
The Kids Cosplay Showcase is a fun, family-friendly event where young fans can show off their creativity and costumes in Family HQ. Its’s a supportive, judgment-free celebration of imagination, confidence, and the joy of bringing favorite characters to life! Sign-ups will be on-site.
Superhero Story Hour
date and time TBA
Heroes Among Us! is an interactive reading program where volunteers from the nonprofit Costumers With a Cause inspire kids through stories and superhero fun. Dressed as beloved heroes, volunteers bring books to life with voices, costumes, and audience participation. In this session we celebrate imagination, kindness, and a love of reading!
Drawing Demos, Workshops, and Games for Kids and Families
Family Bingo
every morning at 11:00 AM
Nintendo Trivia
time and date are TBA
Beanbag Lounging and Learning
Highlights coming soon!
New! Kid Friendly Cosplay Activities
Family Cosplay
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. Also looking to meet your hero? Stop by the meet and greet area for a photo!
The Star Wars Experience Area
Chicago Force is a volunteer-run, nonprofit fan community celebrating all things Star Wars! Join us for family-friendly fun, photo sets, and meet amazing costumed characters from the 501st Legion Midwest Garrison, Rebel Legion, Chi2-D2, and Mando Mercs at C2E2 2026!
Play Along in our Interactive Zone or Sit Down for a Story
Kids Cosplay Showcase
Sunday March 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
The Kids Cosplay Showcase is a fun, family-friendly event where young fans can show off their creativity and costumes in Family HQ. Its’s a supportive, judgment-free celebration of imagination, confidence, and the joy of bringing favorite characters to life! Sign-ups will be on-site.
Superhero Story Hour
date and time TBA
Heroes Among Us! is an interactive reading program where volunteers from the nonprofit Costumers With a Cause inspire kids through stories and superhero fun. Dressed as beloved heroes, volunteers bring books to life with voices, costumes, and audience participation. In this session we celebrate imagination, kindness, and a love of reading!
Drawing Demos, Workshops, and Games for Kids and Families
Family Bingo
every morning at 11:00 AM
Nintendo Trivia
time and date are TBA
Beanbag Lounging and Learning
Highlights coming soon!
New! Kid Friendly Cosplay Activities
Family Cosplay
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. Also looking to meet your hero? Stop by the meet and greet area for a photo!
The Star Wars Experience Area
Chicago Force is a volunteer-run, nonprofit fan community celebrating all things Star Wars! Join us for family-friendly fun, photo sets, and meet amazing costumed characters from the 501st Legion Midwest Garrison, Rebel Legion, Chi2-D2, and Mando Mercs at C2E2 2026!
2025 Highlights in Family HQ
Star Wars Make & Take with Chicago Force
Chicago Force is a fan community dedicated to celebrating the Star Wars universe in all its forms. Whether you’re a Jedi, Sith, or just starting your journey into Star Wars, Chicago Force offers a fun and inclusive space to connect and celebrate the saga together. Come see the 501st Legion Midwest Garrison, Rebel Legion, Chi2-D2, and the Mando Mercs at C2E2 2026!
Story Time for Kids & Families
Each session includes interactive stories, songs, and plenty of opportunities for laughter and learning. Perfect for kids of all ages and their caregivers, C2E2 Story Time is a wonderful way to build early literacy skills while enjoying quality family time.
Sessions from 2025 included: Story Time with the League of Enchantment, Star Wars Storytime featuring NYTimes bestselling author Jeffrey Brown, Drag Story Hour Chicago, and Cloud Puppy by author and illustrator Kelly Leigh Miller.
Chicagoland LEGO User Group (ChiLUG)
The Chicagoland LEGO User Group brings together builders of all ages who share a passion for creativity, design, and building with LEGO bricks. Whether you’re a lifelong LEGO enthusiast or just discovering the hobby, ChiLUG offers a welcoming space to learn, share, and celebrate the art of building together.
