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Collect-A-Con Brings Family Fun to Father’s Day Weekend

May 30, 2025 08:44AM ● By Bernice Butler

Collect-A-Con, the nation’s largest trading card and pop culture convention, returns to Dallas June 14 and 15 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Designed as the ultimate Father’s Day weekend experience, this two-day event offers a fun and immersive adventure for fathers, sons and fans of all ages.

Presented by Collect-A-Con LLC, the event will feature more than 900 vendor booths showcasing everything from Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering cards to vintage toys, comics and retro video games. Whether reliving childhood favorites or exploring new fandoms, visitors can browse collectibles, engage with fellow enthusiasts and share their love of pop culture across generations.

This year’s lineup includes fan-favorite voice actors such as Sean Schemmel (Goku, Dragon Ball Z), Veronica Taylor (Ash Ketchum, Pokémon) and Maile Flanagan (Naruto), as well as a special live performance by rapper Waka Flocka Flame. Interactive experiences include cosplay contests, panel discussions, exclusive product releases and a family-friendly gaming area.

Collect-A-Con is more than a convention—it’s a memory-making celebration of creativity, connection and shared interests. With free admission for children 7 and under, it also offers an affordable way to spend meaningful time together.

Whether you’re a longtime collector or introducing the next generation to your favorite fandom, Collect-A-Con Dallas promises a weekend of fun, nostalgia and bonding for the whole family.

For tickets and details, visit CollectAConUSA.com/Dallas.7

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