SAN DIEGO — Thousands of pop culture fans will descend on Downtown San Diego this week for 2024 San Diego Comic-Con.
For four days, movies, television, gaming, multimedia and comic books will converge for the world’s most popular convention.
If you don’t have a badge, here are free activations located outside the San Diego Convention Center that you won’t want to miss.
FX
- One of the most popular outdoor activations is set to take over Downtown San Diego. Step into immersive experiences and take a picture in front of unique photo ops themed after your favorite FX shows. The activation will feature "The Bear", "American Horror Story", "What we do in the Shadows" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia".
- Thursday, July 25 - 11 am-6 pm
- Friday, July 26/Saturday, July 27 - 10 am-6 pm
- Sunday, July 28 - 11 am-4 pm
- Located at the Hilton Bayfront Lawn
Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe
- Enjoy classic menu items along with a few exciting new menu items, including the Chaos Spear Fries and the Ultimate Fearless Dog inspired by Shadow’s favorite food, pizza.
- Open beginning July 25 from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT daily.
- Located at 910 J Street Space 2
The Cat Café
- Lions Tigers and Bears is hosting a free event at The Cat Café just a block away from the convention center. Visitors can enjoy some ''purr therapy'' and cat adoptions will be available.
- Open Saturday from 11 am-3 pm.
- Located at The Cat Café, 302 Island Ave. San Diego
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck
- Experience Comic-Con's cutest truck. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty with new edible goodies and limited edition merch.
- Open Thursday, July 25 - Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Located at Petco Park
Dungeons and Dragons Store Takeover
- This year, Super7 celebrating 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons
- July 24 to July 28
- Assemble your party and immerse yourself into the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
- Located at 701 8th Avenue
Adult Swim
- Adult Swim is hosting a Pirate Party on the Green with custom games, free merch and nightly entertainment. Adult Swim will have a DJ playing live with laser sets starting at 9 p.m.
- July 24 to July 28
- Located at 5th Avenue Landing
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- It's Pizza Party time! Super7 is throwing a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pop-up event with pizza and exclusive releases.
- Friday, July 26
- Starting 7 p.m. to close
- Located at 550 14th St #116
Hulu
- Hulu is bringing its immersive Animayhem activation back to Downtown San Diego. Fans will enjoy an immersive experience and step inside some of Hulu's most popular series, including "Family Guy", "Futurama", "The Simpsons", and more.
- July 24-July 28
- Located behind the San Diego Convention Center
Peacock
- Take a trip to ancient Rome with Peacock's activation called, "Those About to Die: The Chariot Race". Experience the thrill of a chariot race and relive the action inside the world of ancient arena sports.
- Thursday: 12 PM - 6:30 PM
- Friday: 10 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM - 6:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Located at 170 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
IMDBoat
- Hop onto the IMDboat and play a game of Lorcana, enjoy some pizza or take a photo in IMDB's Lord of the Rings: Ring of Power photo booth. If you're looking for a place to chill and enjoy some air conditioning, this is your spot.
- July 24-July 28
- 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- RSVP here
- Located at 600 Convention Way
MrBeast
- Moose Toys and one of the world's most popular YouTube stars, MrBeast makes their official San Diego Comic-Con debut. Fans will get the chance to take selfies in an immersive, slime-filled world. Visitors can play themed-games and receive a free collectible and MrBeast Feastables chocolate bar.
- Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, 2024
- 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Located at ABM Parking - 450 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Comic-Con themed food & drinks near the Convention Center
- The Smoking Gun | Beetlejuice-themed cocktails
- Spill the Beans | Shrek-themed drinks
- Coco Maya | Avengers-themed Infinity Stone drink flight
- City Tacos | Free chips, salsa for cosplayers
WATCH RELATED: Comic-Con super fan shares tips for navigating the 2024 convention in Downtown San Diego