CAD Events
CAD has a huge variety of events happening throughout the weekend, designed to give fans an awesome place to socialize, talk about their favorite shows, and have a ton of fun. We have cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, fan-run panels, and a ConSweet filled with unlimited free ramen and Mountain Dew.Want to run a panel or event? Click here!
Click on a specific event for more details.
- Cosplay
- Screenings
- Gaming
- ConSweet
- Autographs
- Escape Room: Detention - Escape from the Cursed High School
- Escape Room: Cabin of the Cackling Man
Interested in being a maid cafe maid or butler? Maid/Butler applications are closed. You can apply to be a maid or butler when the con is between 30 and 90 days from now.
This is in no way a complete list of the events, as every year has a schedule with tons of rooms filled with different things happening. Closer to the convention such a schedule will be released here.
Official Hours
Friday: 2pm to 2am
Saturday: 10am to 2am
Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Credits Remaining
Credits Remaining: Chicago’s largest convention arcade provider. We specialize in providing Midwest conventions with superior arcade machines, blending classic American Arcades with Japanese rhythm games. Featured favorites are: House of the Dead, Jubeat, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Nostalgia, and everyone’s favorite— Dance Dance Revolution! Join us at conventions across the Midwest! Check them out at a convention where you can enjoy all sorts of arcade games, dance games, music games, and more, in the convention’s gaming room!
