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Calmer Con Boston is September 12, 2026 – a free sensory-friendly comics and pop culture festival for neurodiverse attendees and their families! There are activities for all ages including cosplay, gaming, Jedi training, drawing workshops, and more at the Meadowbrook School in Weston, MA. www.calmercon.org
Press Release
CALMER CON RETURNS TO BOSTON
The Only Sensory-Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention Adjusted for Neurodivergent Attendees Returns September 12th, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WESTON, MA, April 17, 2026 — On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Calm Passion and the Boston Comic Arts Foundation will present the second annual Calmer Con Boston, a free all-ages sensory-friendly comic book and pop culture convention. This event is specifically designed to meet the needs of fans dealing with neurodiversity, sensory sensitivity, anxiety, and autism. It will take place at the Meadowbrook School, located on 10 Farm Road in Weston, Massachusetts.
Calmer Con Boston will feature many popular comic-convention activities, such as artist tables, vendors and cosplayers. Attendees will be able to participate in Jedi training, a cosplay contest, artist tutorials, Lego building, and table-top gaming. Entertainment includes a magic show presentation and family trivia.
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In addition, in a designated Calmer Space, attendees will be able to relax and recharge before returning to the main event. Professional organizations specializing in neurodivergent needs will provide information about services available in Massachusetts for individuals and families.
Calmer Con offers something for every age, and specifically welcomes teens and young adults to the YA Lounge – a space designed for ages 12 and up with drawing workshops, crafting, and an area to chill in the manga library.
“We wanted to make the experience as authentic as possible in a sensory-friendlier environment,” says Adam Wilson, director of Calm Passion. “I have an autistic son, Logan, and our family was having trouble finding comic cons that we could attend together without him becoming overwhelmed. In 2016, Calm Passion was organized for the purpose of creating such events, and has held several since. Starting in 2023, and thanks to the support of the Boston Comic Arts Foundation, we have been able to present these great Boston-area conventions free of charge.”
Calmer Con Boston will be held 10am – 4pm on September 12, 2026.
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There is no charge to attend, but attendees must register online beforehand at
https://www.calmercon.org/events/calmer-con-boston-2026
More information is available at the Calmer Con Boston Event Page at https://www.calmercon.org and through Adam Wilson, Director of Calm Passion, whose email is adam@calmpassion.org
About Calm Passion
Calm Passion is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to create accessible and accommodating family events for those with sensory-processing and anxiety concerns. The organization was incorporated in 2016 and has held several events, including multiple Calmer Cons, as well as managing sensory-safe Calmer Spaces at several conventions and in support of other nonprofit organizations.
About the Boston Comic Arts Foundation
The Boston Comic Arts Foundation (BCAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which champions the comics art form. BCAF celebrates comics, graphic novels and independent creators through art festivals, artist grants and educational programming. Partnering with local libraries, schools and organizations, BCAF increases access to comics by providing high-quality events and educational opportunities which are free and open to all.