The Beaches Library Comic Fest is happening this weekend, May 3, 2025, from 1-4PM, and Midnight Pumpkin will be there with a table!
Find the Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVnpcTLbA/
The Beaches Branch Library is located at: 600 3rd St, Neptune Beach, FL, United States, Florida 32266.
Beaches Library Comic Fest
This is the 10th anniversary of this fun (and free!) annual event dedicated celebrating all fandoms. It’s almost always held on or near Free Comic Book Day, and there will be free comic books available!
There are also lots of activities for the kids, like crafts, contests and face painting.
The event is sponsored by Friends of the Beaches Branch Library (FOBBL), where I am a board member. This event is actually what got me involved with FOBBL. I’ve been on the board a couple years now and do their website and social media.
This photo is from last year’s event, which also coincided with Star Wars Day!
Visit the Midnight Pumpkin Table
I will be bringing out the sparkly tairas once again, plus earrings, rings, flower hair pieces and more.
A lot of the stuff I am going to try and sell out of, because I don’t do a lot of tables anymore since I closed the “shop” portion of Midnight Pumpkin. I do sometimes still sell stuff on Etsy, but I don’t have anything on there right now.
But everything will be super cheap, like $10 and under!! So come out and get some cute sparkly things while you can.
About Free Comic Book Day
Held annually on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is more than just a fun excuse to grab free comics—it’s a celebration of storytelling, imagination, and the vibrant communities built around local comic book shops.
For longtime fans and first-time readers alike, it offers a unique opportunity to explore the wide and wonderful world of comics at no cost.
During this event, comic book publishers release exclusive titles across a variety of genres—ranging from action-packed superhero sagas and gripping sci-fi tales to charming all-ages stories and bold independent voices.
Whether you’re a Marvel loyalist, a manga devotee, or simply comic-curious, there’s something waiting to spark your imagination!
A Kid-Friendly Celebration
Free Comic Book Day is especially welcoming for families. Many participating shops host kid-friendly events, costume contests, artist signings, and other interactive experiences that make reading feel like an adventure. It’s an ideal way to encourage literacy and creativity in children while enjoying a day of discovery together.
What makes this day truly special is the role of local comic book stores (and libraries!). These independently run shops often foot the bill for the free comics, seeing the event not just as a promotion, but as a way to nurture their communities and welcome new readers.
So, if you’ve ever been curious about comics, or simply want to support a local small business, Free Comic Book Day is the perfect time to step inside, browse the shelves, and take home a few new stories—no strings attached.
And if you are local to Jacksonville, you can start the celebration at the Beaches Library Comic Fest!
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