The free Kahului convention brings Marvel illustrators and a cosplay contest that can outdraw Oahu events, organizers say.

The Ahwahnee's dining hall turns into a 16th-century manor for Yosemite's nearly century-old holiday feast, with its December run already filling up.

Ten themed rooms and a Beetlejuice-inspired set fill the old Forever 21 at Fashion District Philadelphia — no actors jumping out required.

The sensory playground opens Nov. 20 in the mall's former M&M's store, with nine rooms including a neon forest and a giant ball pit.

Haunted Underground packs five themed bars beneath Downtown Atlanta, with DJs taking over after 11 p.m. through Nov. 1.

Over 500 free-play machines and a new digital pinball world championship draw record crowds to Schaumburg this weekend.

St. Louis's 11th annual Winterfest opens Nov. 21 with a 5K, free skating and a new Curling Cafe at Kiener Plaza.

The free Nov. 21 festival adds a petting zoo, gingerbread playground and a 'Franksgiving' hot dog from Dirty Frank's.

The one-day carnival hits the Stephens County Fairgrounds Saturday with oddities, curiosities and strange acts galore.

The New Girl and Happy Endings star takes the stage at NC Music Factory through Sunday, with tickets starting at $48.96.

Denver Botanic Gardens splits its fall glow walk into three color-coded paths this year, with real, locally grown pumpkins carved into larger-than-life art.

Whimsyvale on Sunnymount Avenue features a rebuilt Hagrid's Hut and Hagrid's flying car; entry is free.

Vintage Star Wars, Pokémon cards, and a Happy Gilmore villain fill Tuscany Suites this weekend as ToyCon takes over Flamingo Road.