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FAN EXPO Cleveland

FAN EXPO Cleveland is the ultimate go-to event for sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Cleveland that attracts thousands of people to the Huntington Convention Center.

Everyone is a fan of something, and FAN EXPO Cleveland is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest then get the inside scoop about your favorite movies and TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional comic artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with your favorite costumed characters! It’s also a great place to buy a unique gift (or treat yourself!) with a huge show floor for shopping madness.

There are also demonstartions, panels, activities and more from local people and organizations such as film-maker Johnny Wu and the Cleveland Asian Festival. (See schedules below)

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100 Years of the Steamship William G. Mather

This May, the Science Center is setting sail on a historic celebration—the centennial of the Steamship William G. Mather! For 100 years, this iconic Great Lakes freighter has stood as a testament to innovation, industry and Cleveland’s manufacturing legacy. To celebrate, we’re presenting Steam & Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes, a brand-new exhibit developed by the Science Center that explores the past, present, and future of Great Lakes shipping and the contributions the Mather has made over the years. Through interactive displays, historic artifacts and hands-on activities this exhibition highlights the impact of steam power on shipping, the evolution of maritime technology, and the Mather’s legacy. Steam and Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes opens May 23 and runs through September 1.

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Camp Curiosity: Summer Day Camps

Camp Curiosity: Summer Day Camps at the Great Lakes Science Center will include experimenting with chemistry, solving mysteries, building virtual villages in Minecraft, traveling through space on cosmic quests and more!

International Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2026