A first-ever event in Jefferson this weekend will provide free family fun.

The Greene County Libraries Association and the Greene County Board of Supervisors are sponsoring the GC Mini-Con at the Greene County Community Center on Saturday from 1 to 5pm. The event encourages everyone to dress up as their favorite comic book, anime, manga, sci-fi, movie, game or series character while also participating in several crafts, scavenger hunts and a costume contest. Prizes will be awarded for kids, teens and adults for the best costume, plus there will be a judge’s favorite award and door prizes. Costumes must be family-friendly.

Special events include a sword demonstration by Samurai Dan and Jillian at 1:30pm and laser demonstrations throughout the afternoon by Troy Powers. There will also be vendor tables with art, books, comics and other fandom merchandise for sale.

The gym floor of the community center is under construction, but will be open that day for the event. GC Mini-Con is free and open to the public.