thought bubble KIDS’ ZONE

Thought Bubble Comic Convention is a huge event, and we have a special Kids' Zone in Bubbleboy Hall which is the perfect hang out spot for children of all ages!

Check out the Roll Up & Rock's activity dome! Packed with fun stuff like mask-making, badge-making, and Lego!!

There are plenty of drop-in activities, colouring and loads more to discover, including a full programme in the Kids' Workshop! The workshop are run by your favourite comic creators with opportunities to get stuck in to making, drawing and learning about all things comics!

PLUS, browse and shop directly from our specially selected group of incredible all-ages comic creators and publishers:

Abby and Dave Bulmer B52

Ollie Silvester B29a

Penelope O'Neill Illustration B29b

Peng and Spanners B24

Pippa Ashton B27a

Puffin Booth 7

Steven Scott B27b

Timothy Winchester A18

Tor Freeman B25

Kids’ Programme

Click the links for full details. All workshops take place in the Kid's’ Workshop, Bubbleboy Hall! They have a limited capacity, you may need to queue to secure a space and entry is not guaranteed.

Saturday 14 November

11:00-11:45 Create Your Own Adventure Comic: Nikolas Nurdblok and the Lost Brick by Jeffrey Brown

12:00-12:45 Join Puzzle Slug on his quest to save his planet, Plopalot

12:00-16:00 Doctor Simpo presents Collaborative Comix Jam for Kids! Drop-in, Kids’ Zone Table

13:00-13:45 Head to the Invention Convention with a comic book workshop from Steve Webb!

14:00-14:45 Design your own Heracles Adventure with Robert Deas

15:00-15:45 Magical Characters Workshop with Carlos Sánchez

16:00-16:45 Ghost and Toast: Comic‑Making & Drawing Workshop with Phil Corbett

Sunday 15 November

11:00-11:45 Drawing Cheats and How to Design Characters with Ramzee

12:00-12:45 Draw Hilarious Doggo comics with Abby Bulmer

12:00-16:00 Doctor Simpo presents Collaborative Comix Jam for Kids! Drop-in, Kids’ Zone Table

13:00-13:45 Make Comics With MARC!

14:00-14:45 Choose Your Path Adventures: Create Your Own!

15:00-15:45 Build Your Own Beast, Illustrating and Storytelling for Tabletop Roleplaying Games