Top 5 Nerd Conventions in the Northeast to Check Out This November and December The convention season isn’t over just because the weather is getting colder. November and December 2026 still have plenty to offer fans of comics, gaming, anime, movies, collectibles, cosplay and everything else under the nerd-culture umbrella. If you’re looking for one more convention road trip before the end of the year, Nerdthusiast picked five Northeast events worth checking out. 5. Garden State Comic Fest Vineland When: November 14–15, 2026 Where: Vineland Convention Center, 631 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, New Jersey Garden State Comic Fest brings its South Jersey edition back to Vineland this November with a weekend built around comics and pop culture. Fans can expect Artist Alley, comic creators, celebrity appearances, collectibles, vintage toys, trading cards, photo opportunities, autographs and convention exclusives. Garden State Comic Fest began in New Jersey in 2014 and has since expanded i...