# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Characters, Costumes, & Controllers
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Dive into epic gaming vibes with cool cosplays, controller battles, and character fan fun all in one place!About this EventOctober is a time to bring awareness to mental health, but wellness isn’t only about talking—it’s also about connection, creativity, play, and expression.Characters, Controllers, & Cosplay creates space for families to do just that. Join us for a fun-filled community day of gaming, movies, cosplay, character fan fun, and creative play. Whether you're a gamer, cosplayer, parent, teen, or simply love pop culture, come play, express yourself, connect, and have fun.Because sometimes healing looks like laughter, imagination, and getting to play again.Come as you are. Come play. Come connect.Video Gaming Schedule🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Open Play / Check-In🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PMGaming Challenge #1🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PMFree Play🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Gaming Challenge #2🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM Multiplayer/Open Play🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM Gaming Challenge #3🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM Family/Community Play🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM Final Challenge + Open PlayBoard Game Schedule🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Open Table — Learn & Play🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM‍‍ Family Game Hour🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Cooperative Games🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Party Game Hour🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Open Play / Community TablesMovie ScheduleTune into our Facebook Page to Help Decide
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/characters-costumes-and-controllers/100002000579840156
- **Event Categories**: contests, health-wellness, entertainment, parties, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 6 hours
  - Location: Next Step To Success
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Norfolk
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Next Step To Success
- **lat**: 36.8817028
- **long**: -76.26259089999999
- **full address**: Next Step To Success, 3401 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Characters, Costumes, & Controllers being held?
  - **A:** Characters, Costumes, & Controllers takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Next Step To Success, 3401 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Characters, Costumes, & Controllers?
  - **A:** Characters, Costumes, & Controllers is organized by Fit Goddess Tribe.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Characters, Costumes, & Controllers is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Norfolk, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Characters, Costumes, & Controllers sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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