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Raleigh Game & Geek Expo 2026

Date: Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Time: Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., 10am-4pm

Venue: Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh

Price: $17+

Category: Markets

From gaming tournaments to free play areas, arcades, PC's, TCG, tabletop, retro and modern consoles, there is something for every gamer. Learn something new, hear from industry experts in the gaming and geek world. Participate in fun games and more! Visit our time machine lounge and get whisked away to the 80s and 90s. From gaming, pop-culture, and fashion, it's a blast to the past. From the after dark party, to fun music themed activities on the stage, the fun won't stop all weekend. And of course, no expo is complete without seeing celebrities and industry guests from the gaming and geek world. This is where fandom comes alive. A space for gamers and geeks to connect, celebrate what they love, and level up the fun—together. Find your people. Join us!

Raleigh Mom Club — Raleigh, NC

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Raleigh Game & Geek Expo 2026

“Skip the stroller if you can; the convention aisles get very crowded by noon.”

When
This Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., 10am-4pm
Ages
All ages
Price
$17+
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Raleigh Game & Geek Expo 2026
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Real Mom Notes from members who actually went.

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$17+

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Directions

Plan Your Visit

Schedule

Raleigh Game & Geek Expo 2026 runs Sat, Sep 5, 2026, Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., 10am-4pm.

Getting There

Raleigh Convention Center is at 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps. This one draws a crowd — plan to arrive 20–30 minutes early for parking.

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What to Bring

  • Cash for vendors — some stalls don't take cards
  • Tickets or entry money — admission is $17+

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