We have several exciting DIY events already confirmed for Penguicon 2026! Making Games with Opensource tools – GODOT is a powerful opensource gaming engine you can use to make your own video games. The panel will demonstrate some of the functionality of GODOT and build a simple game based on participant feedback. If there is sufficient interest, the panelist would be willing to run a second panel, delving deeper into the all the various tools and tricks available. Round and Round the Kumihimo Merry-go-round! Learn how math, geometry, and rhythm spin together to make art. In this interactive session, participants will learn about the origins of this ancient Japanese braiding technique, get a chance to create their own woven patterns, and maybe even see how a LEGO robot can join the fun! Knitting 101 – Learn how to take 2 sticks and some string and make a dish cloth! and Crocheting 101 – Learn to take a hook and some string and make dish cloths! These two perennial favorites return to Penguicon, and Kelly has hinted that they may also run advanced panels to explore advanced techniques, little-known tricks, and (although they deny this) how to use these skills for…

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Con Saturday (03/27) afternoon-ish, we will have the Guests of Honor gathered in the lobby area near Reg to play Sentinels of the Multiverse. Open for all to spectate as our GoHs cooperate to defeat a villain!

On Thursday evening before con (03/26/26), we will be hosting a Guest of Honor dinner that is open to the community. A limited number of slots are available, but we would love to see as many of you as possible! This is one of the best opportunities to meet and greet our 2026 Guests of Honor . Dinner is $50 per plate, and add-on tickets are available now on Sched !

Thanks to a great suggestion from community member Kevin Nickerson, Build-a-Blinkie will be joining us at Penguicon 2026! They will even have a custom Blinkie of the 2026 logo on hand! If you are unfamiliar with their work, please check them out here .

We all know Meph can DJ, but this year you can join him for a 3 hour add-on event, where you will build-and-take a 3D printed Bluetooth speaker! This is a fundraiser. It was going to be its own event, but due to time constraints we have decided to offer it during the con itself. The workshop costs $80 to build a base speaker, or $100 to build a premium speaker. The purchase of a regular con badge is still required to attend the con itself. Tickets are available in Sched now! Look for: Add On: Bluetooth Speaker (Basic) for the basic speaker ($80) Add On: Bluetooth Speaker (Premium) for the premium speaker ($100) You only need one add-on per attendee! Please direct questions to [email protected]