Here ye, here ye, vendor applications for Hal-Con's Medieval Market are now open! Joineth us on June 7th 2026 for an exchange of goods and coin, fun activities, and perchance even some quests for the humble adventurer! (Application form and details are on our website) #HalCon2026

On June 13, 2026, the veil thins and the Fae Ball rises by the sea at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront. An evening of ancient glamour, starlight, and whispered magic awaits. Ticket details will be revealed in their proper season. Enchanted hotel room rates are already listed on our website.

Congratulations to our winners of Cosplay-Eh! Selection held during Hal-Con 2025. 1st Place - Purposeful Pretenders 2nd Place - Val MacKenzie Purposeful Pretenders will be going to Montreal Comiccon in 2026 to represent our cosplayers and compete for Canada's best Cosplayer! #HalCon2025

WHAT?! We have a duo photo op added to the schedule! @harveyguillen and @wcruz73 will be doing a photo op together at 1PM to 115 today for $150! Tickets on sale now both in the first floor photo op room and in the fifth floor vendors booth next to the authors! #HalCon2025

Val MacKenzie is so happy to bring Vignette to the stage, which also feeds her fascination with all winged creatures! See their full bio on Facebook and Instagram! #HalCon2025

IF YOU DIDN’T GET WEEKEND PASSES, DON’T FRET. You may not have been aware, but a Hal-Con pass is not required to attend the discovery gala. Tonight, starting at 7 PM at the discovery center we will be hosting the annual discovery gala. JOIN US. #HalCon2025

Day One and Done! See you tomorrow bright and early at 9am! #HalCon2025

Grant and Russ are part of a group called Purposeful Pretenders who are amateur costumers who enjoy learning new skills to create and build costume pieces. For their full bio ahead of the Cosplay-Eh! Competition, please head to our Facebook and Instagram. #HalCon2025

One Selfie to Rule Them All! Take a selfie with Gollum (found in our Auto/Photo room) using #Halcon2025 and you could win a Sunday Photo op with Sean Astin*! Draw will take place Saturday, Nov 8th at 6:45pm. *Winner must have a Sunday pass to be eligible.

AHH AHH AHH EVERYONE STAY CALM! We can do this. We’ll get through it together, at Hal-Con today! Doors open at 12:30pm! Come on down! #HalCon2025

Dysney and Lemon are a creative cosplay duo who love bringing characters to life through craftsmanship and performance. Just either full bio ahead of Cosplay-Eh! Competition, please head to our Instagram or Facebook. #HalCon2025

One short day, until it’s time for Hal-Con! One short day, full of so much to do. Every way,that you look at this convention, There’s something exquisite, you’ll want to visit. Before the first day is through! #HalCon2025

Hey you, yeah you! Come down to the Autograph/Photograph room on the Convention level from 3pm- 5pm Friday Nov 7th and have our photographer take some snazzy snaps. Donate what you can for a copy of the digital print, in support of the IWK and Kid's Help Phone. #HalCon2025

It's officially a Hal-Con Tradition! 5 years and counting, with no floating off into Valinor for us! Let's live like Hobbits and enjoy second breakfast at the The Old Triangle with your closest traveling companions! Date: Friday November 7 Time: 9:30am-12pm Location: The Old Triangle #HalCon2025

Say hello to Julia, one of the contestants for the Cosplay-Eh! Competition. If you would like to read her full bio, please check out our Facebook or Instagram! #HalCon2025

48 HOURS?! It’s time y’all, toss out what isn’t working , whittle down those cosplay ideas, and get packed! Hal-Con is Friday! #HalCon2025

Auction Live Now If you’ve already checked it out, go back and look again! So many more items have been added and continue to be added! #HalCon2025 buff.ly/D6PnYIW

AtlantiCharge is supplying a charging station with battery packs that attendees can rent to recharge their devices. So now you won’t be shackled to a plug from posting all those con stories! They’re donating $1 from every rental to the Hal-Con scholarship fund, so get charging! #HalCon2025

Come out to the 7th annual Speed Friending, where we will be running games and having fun! Enjoy the pre Hal-Con lull with yummy refreshments, themed cocktails and have a relaxing evening at The Carleton! Date: November 6, 2025 Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm See the schedule for more details. #HalCon2025

Come check us out this weekend @halconscificon.bsky.social where @kalahirtleclarke.bsky.social and @heleninwords.bsky.social and I share our many, many thoughts on death and dying and the many fabulous undead monsters. halcon2025.sched.com/event/2ASew/...

THREE DAYS. 72 hours to cram all your procrastinated con crunch into one go! We believe in you! #HalCon2025

Find us at @halconscificon.bsky.social Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 7th to 9th! 🩵💚🩵 Booths C9 & C10 The shop will be open regular hours as usual Friday and Saturday 11am-5pm 📚🛍️✨

We are very excited to announce that for this year’s Discovery Gala, we will have live music provided by local musicians. Headlining this new addition to the experience are Tiggs and David Gibson McLean. For full bio check out Facebook and Instagram! #HalCon2025

Get ready for an unforgettable night at the 4th annual Discovery Gala! Tickets: $72.00, click here for tickets. See sched, for more details about the event. #HalCon2025

If you’re going to Hal-con, come check out our panel / book launch for my anthology! Featuring @heleninwords.bsky.social @kalahirtleclarke.bsky.social, Cher Hann, and @juliamwright.bsky.social #Halcon2025 @halconscificon.bsky.social @broadviewpress.bsky.social

You just know when you’re neck deep in panels, or cruising the vendor floor, you’re gonna get parched, so make sure to seek out our main presenter for a cool refreshing pick me up*! *Dasani is a Coke product too, stay hydrated! #HalCon2025

SEVEN DAYS … Don’t let it spook you too much, but it’s one week until Hal-Con, so get all your last minute prep done and we’ll see you there! #HalCon2025

Hal-Con is proud to welcome Building Futures as our Coat Check Volunteer partner! Building Futures empowers people with intellectual disabilities in making their contribution to society. Participants build skills through supported employment, volunteering and community engagement. #HalCon2025

Thank you to Atlantic lottery for sponsoring Hal-Con 2025! #HalCon2025

We go for the gold every year, trying to squeeze out every last second of time filled with events! Our Gold level Sponsors are there to help us make every second count! #HalCon2025

The Hal-Con Charity Auction goes live Nov 1 at noon & runs till Nov 9 at 2pm! Bid on awesome items (with new ones still being added!) & check them out in person at E6 & E7 on the Vendor Floor. buff.ly/D6PnYIW #HalCon2025

Just a sliver of silver? Not on our watch! We give all the thanks to every Silver sponsor for helping Hal-Con bring the fun every year! #HalCon2025

If you’re going to be at @halconscificon.bsky.social next weekend I’m going to be running a panel and a workshop. You should come check them out.

We wouldn’t be able to make Hal-Con what it is today without the help from our Sponsors. So please, help us in giving a huge shoutout to our Bronze Level Sponsors for Hal-Con 2025! #HalCon2025

While we’re all friends of Hal-Con, they’re card carrying members of the Friends of Hal-Con sponsors! So please give them love! #HalCon2025

This year, Captured Escape Rooms has escaped containment! It is no longer on the 5th floor. Instead, you can find all your escape room needs down on the first floor of the convention centre, tucked just inside the autograph and photograph room! #HalCon2025

We’re thrilled to announce Atlantic Fabrics is sponsoring the Cosplay-Eh! competition at Hal-Con, with $1000 for first place & $500 for second! Sign-ups are closed, but we can’t wait to see our talented cosplayers show off their hard work. Thank-you to Atlantic Fabrics for the support! #HalCon2025

Get ready for a weekend of epic fun, events, panels, and so much more. To participate in events or sessions with signups, please see the description for details. Seating is based on lineups during the day at the convention. Start planning your adventure now! #HalCon2025

Here are but a FEW of the amazing offerings we will have for this year’s Hal-Con silent auction! We are also still accepting donations, so if you thought it was too late to donate, think again! Please come out and donate, bid, and win! #HalCon2025

Back by popular demand - the Cosplay Meet-ups continues to be added to the Hal-Con Schedule! Are you a cosplayer looking to take photos with other cosplayers from the same fandom? This the perfect opportunity. Form is open and will close Oct 30, 2025. buff.ly/EgS0Rmz #HalCon2025

Visit the Board Game Library in Room 603/604 and try out games from Stonemaier Games and Flatout Games for a chance to take them home! #HalCon2025

As we near Hal-Con 2025, we would like to remind everyone that we have an incredible line up of vendors, societies and sponsors that we know will WOW you! As we prepare we wanted to share some important information to make the experience unforgettable! #HalCon2025

Doug Dimmadome here, reminding all you Hal-Con 2025 attendees that while your cosplay can reach for the stars, it still has to fit through the door! The Dimmsdale Dimmadome proudly enforces the Hal-Con height restriction of 8’6”. Because safety first, fashionably oversized hats second. #HalCon2025

Mark your calendars! Our official schedule for Hal-Con 2025 will be going live on October 19th at 2pm. Ge ready for an epic lineup of panels, workshops, cosplays, performances and more. It’s going to be a weekend full of adventure and unforgettable memories. #HalCon2025

Cosplayers and fans alike, you won’t want to miss this. Hal-Con 2025 is hosting an incredible group of cosplay guests, showcasing talent, skill, and passion for the craft. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, tips, or just want to celebrate the art of cosplay, this lineup is for you #HalCon2025

Step into the Mwangi Expanse for Hal-Con’s multi-table TTRPG event, Sunday, November 9 at 11am! Face the Thorned Monarch and uncover the secrets of the Pathfinder Society in this scenario for levels 1–8. #HalCon2025

Hal-Con 2025 is stacking the deck with a weekend of board game tournaments! Want in? Email [email protected] or visit the 6th floor info desk during the con. Photos of featured games coming in the thread.

Hal-Con 2025 is packed with comic talent! From legendary artists to rising creators, our guest lineup is full of the people who bring your favorite characters to life. Make sure you check out the full list on our website and plan your weekend around meeting them. #HalCon2025

As we’re closing in on Hal-Con, we just wanna give everyone a reminder of all the actor guests that we have had announced. We’re just as excited and can’t wait for November! #HalCon2025

Silent Snugs Cosplay is coming to Hal-Con 2025! Don’t miss the chance to meet this talented creator and see their amazing work in person. #HalCon2025