Tag Archives: 2026

COUNTER HIT: August Edition 2026

Back at it again with another version of COUNTER HIT! This time at our new amazing venue GOTTA GACHA in Warren!

Our goal is to bring the feel of a professional fighting game tournament where anyone can compete and help the community grow!

SCHEDULE:
(Subject to change)
3pm: Street Fighter 6 & Slap City
5pm: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls & Dead or Alive 6: Last Round
7pm: Tekken 8 & Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Please bring your own controllers, we will not supply extras.

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MIGeekScene is not affiliated with nor owns any of the events listed on the calendar. While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.

COUNTER HIT: Mini Monthly

Back at it again with another version of COUNTER HIT! This time at our new amazing venue GOTTA GACHA in Warren!

Our goal is to bring the feel of a professional fighting game tournament where anyone can compete and help the community grow!

SCHEDULE:
(Subject to change)
3pm: CASUALS
6pm: Street Fighter 6 & Mario Kart: Double Cash
8pm: Tekken 8, Avatar Legends & Mortal Kombat 9
Please bring your own controllers, we will not supply extras.

****Disclaimer****
MIGeekScene is not affiliated with nor owns any of the events listed on the calendar. While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.

Grimoire’s Gothic Market

Grimoire’s Gothic Market – Inspired by Pop-culture & classics like Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Classic Horror, and American Horror Story, Our Goth & Halloween Horror Exhibition is a folklore-themed market that works to bring together various aspects of Halloween, horror, witches, vampires, classic monsters, tall tales, campfire stories, couture, the supernatural, strange things, & dark fairytale works (crystals, plushies, candles, herbology, hand-made goods, fragrances, & professional businesses). Tradeshow. Gothic or Formal Attire Encouraged, but not required.

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MIGeekScene is not affiliated with nor owns any of the events listed on the calendar. While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.

How-To Halloween 2026

How-To Halloween is a family-friendly festival that celebrates creativity, imagination and the innovative spirit of the frightfully fun season!

Discover a wicked wonderland of interactive exhibits, unique vendors, spookalicious food and amazing entertainment! Our mission is to inspire kids and the ‘kids at heart’ to get goose bumps for the creative process as they participate in many hands-on activities, how-to sessions and immersive experiences.

Fire up your proton packs because we’re busting GHOSTS for our 11th annual extravaganza! Meet the members of the local Ghostbuster fan groups along with Michigan Beetlejuice as you venture through the haunted cemetery on a thrilling journey to search for supernatural spirits appearing around every corner of the spooky trail. BOO!

Everyone is invited to many outdoor attractions and festivities happening in the Riverside Parking Lot of Impression 5 Science Center which is FREE to attend!

There is also special programming inside the science center (regular admission fee to enter) including the experienced professionals from Southern Michigan Paranormals who will be sharing spine-tingling stories about the mysterious places they’ve visited across the state and showing off all the high-tech gear they use to detect ghostly phenomena.

We also have trick-or-treating for the kids outside along with costume contests, character appearances and the Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk. So mark your calendar, tell your friends and get your costume ready for a spooktacular day on Saturday October 4th from 11am-5pm on the grounds of Impression 5.

Please contact us if you have any questions or if you’d like to participate as a vendor, exhibitor, entertainer or sponsor of How-To Halloween, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Happy Halloween! – from ROBOT PUMPKIN

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MIGeekScene is not affiliated with nor owns any of the events listed on the calendar. While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.

FrankenFest Detroit 2026

Abnormal art and monstrous creations brought to life… FrankenFest features mad, magical and mystical artwork from the area’s most intriguing vendors stitched together with a showcase of literary guests, haunt aficionados and paranormal experts. Experience the electrifying attractions, monstrous exhibits and inspiring artwork as this unique festival returns to Detroit’s Historic Fort Wayne.

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MIGeekScene is not affiliated with nor owns any of the events listed on the calendar. While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.
Gallery, Reviews

Cherry Capital Comic Con Gallery and Review 2026

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Check out the photos and review from my visit to the 2026 Cherry Capital Comic Con.
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Magical Realm Fantasy Faire 2026

The Magical Realm’s quest is to raise money for those in need by producing a family-oriented fantasy faire.

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MIGeekScene is not affiliated with nor owns any of the events listed on the calendar. While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.

COUNTER HIT: Shamrock Showdown 6

Back at it again with the 6th version of COUNTER HIT: SHAMROCK SHOWDOWN! This time at our new amazing venue GOTTA GACHA in Warren!

Our goal is to bring the feel of a professional fighting game tournament where anyone can compete and help the community grow!

SCHEDULE:
(Subject to change)
3pm: Dragonball FighterZ & Slap City (Free)
5pm: Street Fighter 6 & Rivals Of Aether II
7pm: Tekken 8 & 2XKO
Please bring your own controllers, we will not supply extras.

****Disclaimer****
MIGeekScene is not affiliated with nor owns any of the events listed on the calendar. While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.

Southwest Michigan Train Show Spring 2026

The Southwest Michigan Train Show is rolling back into town at the Kalamazoo Expo Center on April 4th from 10AM to 3PM. Whether you are adding to your layout, or just starting in the hobby, this is the place to be. Search all of the vendors to find that great deal, or that rare item. With over 150 vendor tables there are many bargains to be found! There will be running layouts to view from local clubs. This is your chance to see the beautiful layouts that these clubs spend many hours crafting. They would be happy to discuss model railroading, and current trends with you. This could be your one stop trip for model railroading supplies, toy trains, railroading memorabilia, and collectibles.
Admission: Adults $5, Kids 12 & under Free with Adult

****Disclaimer****
MIGeekScene is not affiliated with nor owns any of the events listed on the calendar. While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.