The Fun, Kid-Friendly Activities At This Year’s Dragon Con

Brynn Thompson, 10, of Smyrna, Ga., avoids Brian Burke’s dragon during the Dragon*Con parade on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 in Atlanta. The 25th annual science fiction convention draws thousands of participants to downtown Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

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This weekend, downtown Atlanta will be bustling with cosplayers, science fiction fans and other fanatics from all over the country. Accomplished filmmakers, artists, actors, writers and puppeteers will be sharing their insights on panels and in workshops at Dragon Con—an annual convention that has planned around 3,500 hours of programming this year.

The convention has been known to attract fans of all ages and interests. There’s plenty for the younger audience to enjoy. Almost every track at Dragon Con has something appropriate for children, Dan Carroll, the event’s media relations director, said. So don’t be afraid to bring your whole family to the convention this year.

Below are six activities your kids can enjoy at Dragon Con.