Special Event | Gen Con Countdown | Washington Park

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (EDT) - Saturday, August 2, 2025 @ 4:00 PM (EDT)
Ages 5-99 · Co-Ed
Washington Park 3130 East 30th Street IndianapolisIN  46218
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (EDT) - Saturday, August 2, 2025 @ 4:00 PM (EDT)
Ages 5-99 · Co-Ed
Washington Park 3130 East 30th Street IndianapolisIN  46218

Special Event | Gen Con Countdown | Washington Park

Jul 30 - Aug 02 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Ages 5-99 · Co-Ed

Washington Park

Meeting Dates

From Jul 30, 2025 to Aug 02, 2025

Each Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM

Each Thursday from 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM

Each Friday from 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM

Except the following dates:

Thursday, Jul 31, 2025

About This Activity

Description

We're sorry, but online registration is not allowed for this activity. Please contact us during regular business hours for registration information.

Calling all gamer fans! Join us this week to cosplay, play games, and make new friends just in time for the big convention! At Washington Park Family Center, you can:


Cosplay Your Way: Dress up as your favorite character! Mini quests and RPG activities will be available.
- Cosplay Meetup planned for Thursday 7/31 at 6pm - come as your favorite character! Costumes should be family friendly and school appropriate. Votes will be cast for the best costume at 7pm, so please arrive early! Categories include: Fantasy/Historical, Game Characters, Pop Culture, Professional (professionally made or prior contest winners), Child, Groups (2 or more), Potluck! (anything not listed above)
- Join us for crafts on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday evenings at 6:30pm and Saturday at 2:30pm, to Make-A-Cape of your own and take it home! No-sew project, no experience required.
Dive into Games: Try new games or play old ones! From Table Top Role Play to board games to card games! A limited game library will be available to borrow, but feel free to bring your own
- Come by Wednesday 7/30 at 6pm for our Playtest Party and try out games you haven't played before, or bring your own to teach to new friends!
- Join the party for a single session D&D one-shot on Friday at 6pm. Bring your own character ready to play OR come early and we will assist with character creation. SPOTS ARE LIMITED, please sign up ahead at Program #36534 or arrive early - walk-in waitlist will only be accepted if spots are open after online registration closes 8/1 at 4pm.
- Magic the Gathering Time! Saturday 8/2 from 11am-3pm bring your deck and be ready to play against other MtG players - open to any skill level. Constructed Standard and Commander size decks will be expected to be built following current regulations. No cards will be available to purchase on-site.
Make New Friends: Bring your adventuring party or meet them here! Discover other people that love games, cosplay, and nerd culture
Don't miss this chance to join in on the fun to discover new games and new friends! Additional evening activities and game events will be scheduled, check back in often!

Age Category

All Ages

Location

Game Room

Instructor

Indy Parks Staff

Organizer Info

  • Indianapolis Parks & Recreation Department

Map & Direction

Washington Park 3130 East 30th Street IndianapolisIN  46218
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