Our Events
Our Upcoming Events
August 2025
MerriCon - The Merrick Library
- Sat, Jul 19, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
- The Merrick Library 2279 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
- Free
Calling all fans of comics, fantasy, sci-fi, and pop culture—Merricon is here! Join us at the Merrick Library on Saturday, July 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a fandom convention!
This family-friendly event will feature appearances by author and illustrator Penny Schneider and special effects artist Carl Paolino, known for his work on MTV’s Celebrity Deathmatch. Attendees can enjoy a variety of fan panels covering everything from retro gaming and Star Trek cruises to Tolkien film adaptations, Stan Lee and the ever-expanding Star Wars universe.
Merricon is packed with interactive activities for all ages, including:
Harry Potter wand-making
Pokémon card crafting
Superhero drawing workshop for kids
Slime-making with the NYC Ghostbusters
A nostalgic Saturday morning cartoon lounge with cereal
Pop-up arcade, board games, and themed photo ops
Explore a bustling artist alley with dozens of vendors, artists and exhibitors offering comics, artwork, and collectibles. Don’t miss our Digital Manga and Anime Art Exhibit and a spotlight on the library’s expanded manga collection.
Whether you’re here to cosplay, meet fellow fans, or discover new creators, Merricon has something for everyone. Enter our cosplay contest—family-friendly costumes are encouraged! Food and snacks will be available for purchase throughout the day.
Please note: The Merrick Library will be open exclusively for Merricon on July 19. Regular library services will not be available. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, visit www.merricklibrary.org or call 516-377-6112. Don’t miss the fandom event of the summer—Merricon at the Merrick Library!
Services
Convention Booths
Slime Lab
September 2025
Operation Backpack Trivia Night with the NYC Ghostbusters
- Wed, Aug 6, 7:00 – 10:00 PM EDT
- Bridge & Tunnel Brewery - 15-35 Decatur St, Ridgewood, NY 11385
- Bring a NEW backpack filled with school supplies to donate!
🎉 Trivia Night for a Cause: Benefitting Operation Backpack 🎒
Join us for an exciting evening of brain-teasing fun — all for a great cause! Our trivia night at Bridge and Tunnel Brewery will put your knowledge to the test while supporting Operation Backpack, an incredible organization that provides essential school supplies and backpacks to children experiencing homelessness.
💵 Entry Fee/Donation Info: Please bring a NEW backpack filled with school supplies OR donate to our fundraising page: https://donate.voa-gny.org/nycghostbusters
Backpack Requirements:
• Backpacks must be NEW
• School-sized
• Younger grades: 15 inches minimum
• High quality (sturdy material, padded straps, strong zippers)
Please fill the backpack with:
Composition notebooks (3) Paint set (1 set)
Drawing pad (1) Eraser (1)
Pocket folders (3) White glue (1)
Pencil pouch (1) Glue stick (1)
Pencils (2) Safety scissors (1)
Crayons (1 pack) Colored pencils (1 pack)
Gather your smartest friends, form a team, and compete for fun prizes (to be announced soon), all while helping kids start the school year with confidence and dignity. Every donation and backpack helps fill a backpack with hope.
Let’s turn our brainpower into backpacks!
While we will be there on the scene, please know THIS IS NOT A Ghostbusters Trivia Night! This is a night of trivia with your local NYC Ghostbusters.
Services
Fundraising
Trivia Hosting
October 2025
Bayzara Music Festival Day 1
- Sat, Sep 6, 12:00 – 10:00 PM EDT
- Keansburg Beach
- $75-$400 | Use promo code GHOST to save 15% by July 15, 2025, and help us raise money for LGBTQ+ youth!
👻 The NYC Ghostbusters are rolling into Bayzara Music Festival with the iconic ECTO-NYC! Snap pics with the crew & car 📸, then dive into our hands-on Slime Lab—fun for all ages! 💚🧪 We’re not just bustin’ ghosts—we’re raising funds to support LGBTQ+ youth and other vital causes.
Use promo code GHOST to save 15% by July 15, 2025, and help us raise money for LGBTQ+ youth!
Services
Convention Booths
Ecto Appearances
Outdoor Events
Slime Lab
Bayzara Music Festival Day 2
- Sun, Sep 7, 12:00 – 10:00 PM EDT
- Keansburg Beach
- $75-$400 | Use promo code GHOST to save 15% by July 15, 2025, and help us raise money for LGBTQ+ youth!
👻 The NYC Ghostbusters are rolling into Bayzara Music Festival with the iconic ECTO-NYC! Snap pics with the crew & car 📸, then dive into our hands-on Slime Lab—fun for all ages! 💚🧪 We’re not just bustin’ ghosts—we’re raising funds to support LGBTQ+ youth and other vital causes.
Use promo code GHOST to save 15% by July 15, 2025, and help us raise money for LGBTQ+ youth!
Services
Convention Booths
Ecto Appearances
Slime Lab
Outdoor Events
Touch a Truck on Myrtle Ave
- Sat, Sep 13, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
- Touch a Truck on Myrtle Ave
- Free
REV up the FUN on Myrtle! Myrtle Avenue's annual free & family-friendly Touch A Truck event returns on Saturday, September 13, 10 AM – 2 PM.
Services
Convention Booths
Ecto Appearances
Outdoor Events
Slime Lab
31st Ave Open Street in Astoria
- Sat, Sep 20, 1:00 – 6:00 PM EDT
- 33-01 31st Ave, Astoria, NY 11106, USA
- Free
We're back making slime at the 31st Ave Open Street in Astoria! Come make slime with us, get exclusive NYCGB gifts, and check out Ecto NYC!
Services
Convention Booths
Ecto Appearances
Outdoor Events
Slime Lab
Past Events
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