Culture on My Mind
Dragon Con Report 2025 #3: DC 4 Kids
June 6, 2025

One of the ways that I like to prep for Dragon Con is by listening to the Dragon Con Report podcast. Brought to you by the ESO Network, the podcast is a monthly discussion on all things Dragon Con that counts down to the big event over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

The show is hosted by Michael Gordon, Jennifer Schleusner, and Channing Sherman, and it delivers news, notes, tips, and tricks for newbies and veterans alike. The Dragon Con Newbies community has a great relationship with the show and the network.

In the third episode for 2025, the team talks about options for kids and family programming at Con. Dragon Con has a bit of a reputation from the last few decades of being geared for adults, but in reality it has a vibrant family atmosphere that has been amplified over the last few years. In this episode, the team talks with Jonathan McFarland from the Kids Track and author James Palmer. They share tips on how to navigate Dragon Con with kids and families, including what to see, where to go, and how to make the most of the weekend.

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