Free Des Moines Holiday Anime & Game Art & Cosplay Expo

FREE Admission + Free Print + Meet Santa for Free Join us for 3 days filled with a world of creativity, fandom and holiday fun where you can shop some of the most amazing anime, game & Pokemon artwork, meet cosplayers and Santa Claus himself! Whether you're a die-hard geek or just curious, this expo is perfect for anyone looking to have a blast. Don't miss out on this exciting event & it's... FREE! FREE Admission! Tickets are emailed to you & good for all 3 days. FREE Photo Ops with SANTA CLAUS! See FAQ below for times & details. FREE 9"x12" Prints by tagging someone on Instagram or SHARING this event on your Facebook Timeline. Get another free print by liking and following our Instagram & Facebook page at amazingartexpo. CLICK HERE for Facebook Event to Share. FREE Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest on Saturday. Santa Claus will announce the winners. FREE Cosplay Contest on Sunday (cosplaying is optional at this event). Santa Will Announce the Winners! See FAQ below for details. Parking at just $1.25/hour! See FAQ for more info. OPTIONAL VIP TICKET GETS YOU: • Up to $120 of premium paper prints for free as VIP Ticket Holders are allowed to choose 1 free premium 12"x16" VIP print of their choice (valued at $40 each) PER DAY! There are typically about 30-40 VIP print options to choose from ranging from all fandoms and the options often change daily. These same VIP prints are sold at the event starting at $40. VIP ticket holders may receive up to 3 VIP prints for attending all 3 days ($120 value). • One hour early admission to the event each day before the doors open to the general public allowing you to skip the lines, enjoy the event first & meet Santa without the crowds! • Minors under 18 may accompany a parent for early entry without needing a VIP ticket. Tickets Good For All 3 Days! November 13-15, 2026: Friday 6-9 pm (VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Saturday & Sunday 12-6 pm (VIPs may enter at 11 am). Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown: 101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Location: Ballroom Salons A-D MEET SANTA GRUMP!: a professional Santa Claus with a real beard who wears an old world suit and is also a super fun comedian, giving you unforgetable Christmas memories. Santa Grump will be available to meet with all ages, families, teens, couples, and adults. There is no charge to meet Santa Grump. Plus, photos are FREE! Now that's something you won't get from a Mall Santa. Santa Grump will be available Saturday & Sunday from 11 am - 4 pm. Due to anticipated demand to meet Santa, we suggest attendees purchase the $15 VIP Tickets which gets you into the event 1 hour before the doors opens to the general public. That's 1 hour of early access to Santa and the event, allowing you to beat the crowd and lines. Friday hours are 6-9 pm: VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm. Saturday & Sunday hours are 12-6 pm: VIPs may enter at 11 am. In addition, VIPs receive up to $120 of premium paper prints for free as VIP Ticket Holders are allowed to choose 1 free premium 12"x16" VIP print of their choice (valued at $40 each) PER DAY of this 3 day event! There are typically about 30-40 VIP print options to choose from ranging from all fandoms and the options often change daily. These same VIP prints are sold at the event starting at $40. VIP ticket holders may receive up to 3 VIP prints for attending all 3 days ($120 value). FEATURING THE ART OF: • ANIME • GAME • POKEMON • STAR WARS • MARVEL • DC COMICS • HORROR • DISNEY • ALICE IN WONDERLAND • HARRY POTTER • LORD OF THE RINGS • PARODY Ugly Sweater & Cosplay Contests: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes. See FAQ Section below for details. ***Note: Cosplay is completely optional & not required to attend this event.*** And Introducing the wacky and zany parody art from iamparodyart.com FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ): HOW DO I GET MY FREE 9"x12" PRINT? SHARE this event on any of your social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, X etc.) by November 14th. Get another free print by liking and following our Instagram or Facebook page at amazingartexpo. Limit one free print per individual who shared on their own/separate social media & per individual who follows Amazing Art Expo's Facebook or Instagram page. When you check in at the event, use your phone to show proof you shared the event in order to get your free print. CLICK HERE to share the event on Facebook. WHERE DO I PARK: Parking is $1.25 per hour with a maximum of $10 per day at the East 2nd Street Parking Garage-next to the Embassy Suites. WHY ARE THERE MULTIPLE EVENTS DISPLAYING A SIMILAR EVENT WITH THE SAME DATES AND LOCATION? These are all the same event! We are limited in the amount of characters we can type in an event title. Since our event encompasses: Anime, Game, Horror, Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, Alice in Wonderland, this is simply too long to put into an event title. To make it easier and in order to reach fans of each theme, we have created separate events for these themes but keep in mind, it is all the same event. THIS EVENT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. HOW DO I KNOW THIS IS A LEGITIMATE EVENT? We encourage you to Google us at "amazing art expo" where you will see many updates, reviews, etc. We have over 66,000 followers on Facebook, 44,000 on Instagram and have been in business since 2016. We have hosted over 200 events during that time. WHY DO I NEED TICKETS IF THE EVENT IS FREE? Ticket reservations help us monitor what our attendance will be and allows us to email you the next time we are in your neighborhood. However, with the exception of VIP tickets, free ticket reservations are not required to enter the event. You can just show up. ARE KIDS ALLOWED? Yes! This event is 100% Kid & Stroller Friendly! ARE YOU ACCEPTING VENDORS OR ARTISTS FOR THIS EVENT? We are no longer accepting any vendors for this event. IS THERE ANY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (A.I.) ART AT THIS EVENT? Absolutely NOT! All our art featured at our events were created by human hands, made in the USA by US artists and all artists are under contract and paid. We do not believe A.I. art is actually art and we stay firm with that decision. IS PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED? You are welcome to photograph cosplayers, photo ops with Santa and the overall event— both are encouraged to share with friends. However, due to encounters of theft, attempts in converting the art via A.I. and/or unauthorized reproduction (bootlegging) of the artwork, our artists request no photography of the art itself please. Out of respect for the artists, this rule is strictly enforced. HOW DO I MEET SANTA CLAUS? The Amazing Art Expo is proud to feature Santa Grump: a professional Santa Claus with a real beard who wears an old world suit and is also a super fun comedian, giving you unforgetable Christmas memories. Santa Grump will be available to meet with all ages, families, teens, couples, and adults. There is no charge to meet Santa plus, photos are FREE! Now that's something you won't get from a standard Mall Santa. Santa Grump will be available Saturday & Sunday from 11 am - 4 pm. Due to anticipated demand to meet Santa, we suggest attendees purchase the $15 VIP Tickets which gets you into the event 1 hour before the doors opens to the general public. That's 1 hour of early access to Santa and the event, allowing you to beat the crowd and lines. Friday hours are 6-9 pm: VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm. Saturday & Sunday hours are 12-6 pm: VIPs may enter at 11 am. In addition, VIPs receive up to $120 of premium paper prints for free as VIP Ticket Holders are allowed to choose 1 free premium 12"x16" VIP print of their choice (valued at $40 each) PER DAY of this 3 day event! There are typically about 30-40 VIP print options to choose from ranging from all fandoms and the options often change daily. These same VIP prints are sold at the event starting at $40.