Events › ToshoCon 2025

Join us for ToshoCon 2025, a free anime convention hosted by the Saint Paul Public Library! This one-day event celebrates anime, Asian pop culture, and fandoms of all kinds—from K-pop to cosplay, Dungeons & Dragons to video games—for a celebration of creativity, culture, and community.

Enjoy a full lineup of activities throughout the day:

• Artist Alley – check out fandom-inspired art
• Ramen Station – grab a free snack while you explore
• Arts & Crafts Stations – make your crafts to bring home
• Gaming Space – play video and tabletop games
• Photo Booths – capture the moment in costume or with friends
• K-Pop Random Dance Relay hosted by MNKPCONNECT
• Zen Den – Unwind in a comfy, low-sensory space with cozy manga reads or other relaxing activities
  
  

Live Performances include:

• MinnesotaDance
• Kpop performances and Kpop Dance Relay, brought to you by MNKPCONNECT
• Starfait Idols – Jpop dance performance
  

Workshops and Special Guests:

• Dungeons & Dragons Adventures with Badwolf Adventure

No registration, no tickets, and no cost—everything is FREE. Just show up and have fun.

Want to get involved?
Become a ToshoCon volunteer and help make the event awesome. Sign up here or email us at VolunteerSPPL@ci.stpaul.mn.us

Be a part of the Artist Alley and sell your art and merch! Apply here: ToshoCon 2025, Vender Application

This program is made possible with support from Anime Twin Cities and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.