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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you so much for the kind (and wise) words, @glacialgeek.bsky.social! Geekdom is for EVERYONE.

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · 25d

If you enjoyed Calmer Con, please donate! Your donation keeps Calmer Con free and fun for everyone.
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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks to everyone who visited Calmer Con! It was an incredible day full of energy, music, art, and new friends. We're grateful to our guests, artists, vendors, professional resources, and volunteers, and to all of you who helped spread the word.

Photos by Lauren Miller (lolamillz5 on Instagram)

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The Concord Center @theconcordcenter.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are excited to be tabling at @calmercon.bsky.social tomorrow! Come say hi if you are there - we will have some goodies!

Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Sep 5

Just one more day! Calmer Con is 10 am TOMORROW, 9/6!

A sensory-friendly comics convention featuring workshops, gaming, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. And it's FREE.

Register now and we'll see you there! www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

Graphic for Calmer Con Boston - This Saturday! September 6, 2025, 10 am-4 pm, Weston, MA

Free with registration!

Sensory-friendly Comics and Pop Culture Convention

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Sep 5

Just one more day! Calmer Con is 10 am TOMORROW, 9/6!

A sensory-friendly comics convention featuring workshops, gaming, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. And it's FREE.

Register now and we'll see you there! www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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Radiator Comics @radiatorcomics.bsky.social · Sep 4

Calmer Con, a Sensory-Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention is this weekend in Boston!! This fest features a ton of great cartoonists, including @carabeancomics.bsky.social and @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social!
www.calmercon.org

Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Apr 4

Save the date! Calmer Con Boston returns on September 6, 2025, 10am–4pm, at the Meadowbrook School in Weston, MA. Join us for sensory-adjusted authentic comic and pop culture experience.

Register for free: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks for helping spread the word! 😊

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 29

The full guest list for Calmer Con is HERE!

We've got special guests @smyercomics.bsky.social, Jim Lawson, and @glacialgeek.bsky.social, a full Artist Alley, professional resources, and more!

Learn more here: www.calmercon.org/guests

See you on the 6th, and remember to register on our site!

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 28

We're looking forward to seeing cartoonist Jesse Schuh at the Calmer Con Artist Alley! Jesse's the creator of Year 'Round Days, a slice-of-life comic strip with a cast of clever kids (and an equally clever cat).

Saturday, September 6th in Weston, MA, and free: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 27

Calmer Con is pleased to welcome the Massachusetts Association for Gifted Education to our Professional Resource Fair. MAGE supports and advocates for the understanding of gifted students and their educational needs.

Learn more about them on 9/6 at Calmer Con: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 27

Mark Gonyea @markgonyea.bsky.social designs simple and strategic tabletop games like Toppa, a quick but challenging 2-player game. He's also a graphic designer and children's author-illustrator, so look for his stylish table at Calmer Con!

www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 26

@whiteleyfoster.bsky.social will be at Calmer Con's Artist Alley with a table full of art—original comics, fan art, and handmade dice trays. Come meet them on September 6 in Weston, MA!

Calmer Con is free with registration: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 26

The Parent/Professional Advocacy League will be at our Professional Resource Fair on Saturday, 9/6. PPAL works to improve the mental health of children and families through education, advocacy, and support.

Learn more about their work at Calmer Con: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 25

Excited to welcome @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social to Calmer Con! Gabriel will be leading a workshop on Story for Comics as well as having a table in the Artists Alley.

Have you registered for Calmer Con yet? It's just two weeks away! www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 25

Willow's Creatures will be at Calmer Con Boston on September 6th! Willow's crocheted creatures range from the mythical to the mundane; maybe your next stuffed companion is among them?

Let us know you're coming to Calmer Con by registering: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 24

We're still looking for more cosplayer volunteers! Join us on September 6th in Weston, MA for Calmer Con, a sensory-friendly comics and pop culture convention designed for neurodivergent fans of all ages.

Here's @yasmeenleeee.bsky.social who will be joining us!

www.calmercon.org/volunteer

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 23

The Calmer Con 2025 schedule is here!

Featuring miniature painting, comics workshops, Switch tournaments, Pokémon trading, TTRPGs, puzzle walls—honestly there's too much to fit in one post!

See it all for yourself:
www.calmercon.org/schedule-2025

...and don't forget to register for this Sept. 6!

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 22

Artist Jesse Lundberg of Lundberg Graphics will be at the Calmer Con Artist Alley! Jesse's art includes comic covers and all sorts of clever illustration, and we're looking forward to seeing his stuff on September 6th.

Don't forget to register: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 22

Join us in welcoming My Ombudsman to Calmer Con 2025. My Ombudsman is an organization helping MassHealth members of all ages and abilities understand their rights and get access to the care they need.

Meet them at our Professional Resource Fair on 9/6: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 22

We're excited to welcome musical guests Clemenzi Crusaders to Calmer Con! Join them for a sensory adjusted performance as they rock out to your favorite movie, TV, and video game theme songs!

Register and rock with us on Sep. 6: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 22

Rachel Dorsey SLP will be at the Professional Resource Fair at Calmer Con Boston! Rachel is an autistic SLP who works with autistic clients of all ages, dedicated to providing neurodiversity-affirmative care.

Meet her at Calmer Con on September 6: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 21

Fiber artist @theirart.bsky.social will be at Calmer Con on September 6th. They'll have hand-crocheted fidget toys and other goodies for sale!

Calmer Con is an all-ages, sensory friendly comics and pop culture convention. Free with registration! www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 21

Cartoonist, author, and doodler extraordinaire @carabeancomics.bsky.social will be leading a Mindful Doodling workshop at Calmer Con. All ages and skill levels welcome—anyone can enjoy the benefits of drawing.

Register now and draw with us September 6th: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 20

In addition to artists and activities, Calmer Con is a place for guests to discover resources—such as @takethis.org, a mental health advocacy organization supporting the game community. Meet them at Calmer Con's resource fair on September 6.

Register now: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 19

Excited to announce that Emily Drouin @emilyatplay.bsky.social will be joining us at Calmer Con 2025! Emily's an accomplished cartoonist, art educator, and the founder of @kidscon.bsky.social.

Calmer Con Boston is free with registration: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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