Rose City Comic Con is for families! We are proud to offer Rose City Jr., designed to delight our littlest fans. Rose City Con Jr. brings the whole family together for an interactive, fun-filled weekend full of kid-friendly activities spanning a variety of interests.

Families can see incredible performances and get moving in the Rose City Jr. Movement Zone, experience tons of hands-on activations at our vendor booths, and get creative in the Rose City Jr. Workshops area – being taught by professional artists! Fun for the whole family awaits!

Rose City Jr. Areas

Free Play Area

The Rose City Jr. Free Play area is a vibrant and inviting space filled with an incredible assortment of trains and toys from BRIO! Kids will love to get creative, sit on the carpeted floor, and enjoy some free play time with these great toys.

Jr. Movement Zone

The Rose City Jr. Movement Zone is an exciting area in that caters specifically to families and their up-and-coming geeks. It offers a multitude of fandom-inspired activities designed to keep them entertained and active throughout the entire weekend. From Lightsaber Training to Story Times, this zone is a haven for our littlest fans to move, groove, and have a blast!

Jr. Workshops

The Rose City Jr. Workshops area is a hub of creativity and learning, where young artists and aspiring creators can receive hands-on guidance from real comic book professionals. It’s an incredible opportunity for little artists to develop their skills and explore the world of art. Guided by the Mariano Brothers, Chris and Mark, as well as their fellow artist friends, they can have fun, get goofy, and let their imaginations run wild while honing their artistic abilities.

ROSE CITY JR FEATURED GUESTS

Aron Nels Steinke
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Brian and Josie Parker
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Chris Mariano
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Jimmy Gownley
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Josh Cleland
FRI, SAT, SUN

Kata Kane
FRI, SAT, SUN

Mark Mariano
FRI, SAT, SUN

Mike Lawrence
FRI, SAT, SUN

Shelly Swann
FRI, SAT, SUN

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Jr Workshops Featured Programming

Join the fun at Rose City Jr’s Workshops!

Hosts Chris and Mark Marino of Kids Love Comics, as well as their fellow artist friends, will guide our littlest fans through these amazing worskhops and let their imaginations run wild while honing their artistic abilities.

Sasquatch Dave Art Competition

You have seen Sasquatch Dave at Rose City Comic Con for years! Now, the iconic mascot is the subject of YOUR next masterpiece. All Sasquatch Dave themed entries can be any form of art and made by anyone, any age. The kid artist with the most creative piece wins fantastic prizes, the paper Art Championship belt, and their art will be used for next year’s Rose City Comic Con Kids badge!

Super Hero University

You won’t be able to fly and it won’t give you super powers, but you will learn all the ins and outs of superheroics from the industry’s top professors. PLUS you’ll have fun making your own cape and superhero mask! Come to this workshop as a kid, leave as a superhero!

Make Your Own Pokémon Drawing Workshop & Card Swap

Trainers young and old don’t miss your chance to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary in your own style! Join the Mariano Brothers as they help you create and draw your very own Pokémon in this interactive drawing workshop!

once the workshop is complete it will be followed by a Pokémon card swap. Bring cards that you want to trade and be ready to make new friends on your Pokémon Journey to be the best like no one ever was!

Pokémon Card Swap Meet Rules

Only official Pokémon cards are allowed for trade.
Cards must be in good condition, not damaged or creased.
Trades should be one-for-one unless both parties agree otherwise.
All trades are final once agreed upon.
Respectful behavior is expected at all times.

Lego Drawing Workshop & Lego Minifigure Swap Meet

Join the Mariano Brothers as they teach you how to draw Lego versions of your favorite characters.

Plus after the workshop there will be a Lego minifigure swap meet where you can bring any Lego minifigure that you want to trade.

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Minifigure Swap Meet Rules:

Only official LEGO minifigures are allowed for trade—no third-party or custom figures unless specified.
Minifigures must be complete, including head, torso, legs, and accessories if possible.
Trades should be one-for-one unless both parties agree otherwise.
All trades are final once agreed upon.
Respectful behavior is expected at all times.