OCon Expo Returns — and It’s Giving Main Character Energy
The heat is on, Omaha.
And no, I’m not just talking about the blazing temps.
This city is buzzing with comic book conventions, live tunes under the stars, and more free outdoor happenings than you can shake a corndog at.
Whether you’re a full-on cosplay queen, a yogi in search of serenity, or just trying to keep the kiddos busy without draining your wallet, OCon Expo has something just for you.
Let’s get into it.
OCon Expo Takes Over the Metro | July 11–13
Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs
If you’ve ever wanted to walk among superheroes, villains, and a few enthusiastic corgis, this is your weekend. OCon Expo is back. And, it’s bigger, bolder, and geekier than ever.
The Mid-America Center will be packed with panels, celeb sightings, gaming showdowns, indie art, and enough cosplay to make your Instagram jealous.
What to expect:
Pop-up film screenings curated by the Omaha Film Festival
Live pro wrestling matches (yes, really) from PWP
A Kids Cosplay Jamboree (adorable level: 100)
And the main event: the Saturday night Cosplay Contest—always a crowd favorite
Tickets:
$25–$30 (single-day)
$50 (weekend badge)
Kids 12 and under? Free with a grown-up
Never been? This is your moment. Come for the fandom, stay for the community. Get the scoop at theoconexpo.com.