Kids Programming
12:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Robot Dance Party and Bubbles
Come on down and DANCE! Join the fun in this robot themed celebration with bubbles and a fun space.
Moderator: Madison
Panelists: Madison
1:00 PM | Location: Noble
Paintbrush Rocket Ships
Come decorate a rocket ship! Rocket ships have been decorated to represent their purpose, inspiration, and mission. Modern designs incorporate functionality with visual appeal. Brand your ship with personality and imagination to encourage a future generation of space exploration.
Moderator: Elaina Hamilton
Panelists: Elaina Hamilton, Jennifer
2:00 PM | Location: Noble
The Static Field Workshop
Come make tinfoil hats with us and learn about Michael Faraday and Faraday cages and what they do. Be zany, be silly but let’s see who can make the silliest tinfoil hat! We might also learn a thing or 2 about Nikolai Tesla and how he and Faraday worked together.
Moderator: Elaina Hamilton
Panelists: Elaina Hamilton, Nicholas H.
2:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Tribble Trouble and Blowing Bubbles
Come play dodgeball with Furry Fluffy Tribbles in a wonderful spacey bubble filled room! We have put a gentle spin on an old game so as not to remind us of the BAWANG of the red rubber balls we used as kids. Come one, come all and LET’S PLAY!
Moderator: Madison
3:00 PM | Location: Noble
Marshmallow Constellations
Ever stared at the stars and wondered what secrets they hold? Come hear epic legends—and craft your own marshmallow constellations!
Moderator: Madison
Panelists: Madison
3:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Madlibs and Moonpies
Get ready for laughter that’s out of this world! In this interactive space-themed Mad Libs session, kids will work together to fill in the blanks and create hilarious, cosmic stories. It’s a mission to the giggle galaxy you don’t want to miss!
Moderator: Addie
Panelists: Addie
10:00 AM | Location: Sooner B
Lightsaber Training with JediOKC
The Force is strong with this one! Join the Jedi Masters of JediOKC for an exciting lightsaber training session. Young Padawans will learn basic lightsaber moves, practice their Jedi reflexes, and discover the ways of the Force—all in a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. No prior Jedi experience required. May the Force be with you!
Moderator: JediOKC
Panelists: JediOKC
11:00 AM | Location: Sooner B
Super Hero School
New World Comics presents Superhero School, featuring TV and comic-book favorites in this interactive cosplay experience. Learn about your favorite characters! Ask them about their adventures and take time for pictures
Moderator: La Blanke
Panelists: Buck Berlin, La Blanke, Levi Hornsby, Sentinelbait, SithPrincess cosplays, TKM Cosplay
12:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
An Adventure to the Stars
Join us on an Adventure to the Stars, and learn about constellations and be wowed by our brilliant skies! Blast off into the skies and explore our legend-filled skies.
Moderator: Nicholas
Panelists: Jennifer, Nicholas H.
12:00 PM | Location: Noble
UFOs To Go (Flying Saucer Lights)
Join us for a hands-on craft event where you'll create your own glowing UFO lights to take home. Perfect for all ages, this out-of-this-world experience combines creativity, fun, and a touch of the extraterrestrial!
Moderator: Elaina Hamilton
Panelists: Elaina Hamilton, Volunteer
1:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Lightsaber Training with JediOKC
The Force is strong with this one! Join the Jedi Masters of JediOKC for an exciting lightsaber training session. Young Padawans will learn basic lightsaber moves, practice their Jedi reflexes, and discover the ways of the Force—all in a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. No prior Jedi experience required. May the Force be with you!
Moderator: JediOKC
Panelists: JediOKC
2:00 PM | Location: Noble
Astronaut Helmets/Masks
Come watch the original moon landing and decorate a paper space helmet! Astronaut helmets have functional decorations such as solar radiation protection, lights, or communication insignia. Use your imagination to personalize your helmet and choose from an array of embellishments. Optional modifications for wearability will be available.
Moderator: Madison H
2:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Tribble Trouble and Blowing Bubbles
Come play dodgeball with Furry Fluffy Tribbles in a wonderful spacey bubble filled room! We have put a gentle spin on an old game so as not to remind us of the BAWANG of the red rubber balls we used as kids. Come one, come all and LET’S PLAY!
Moderator: Elaina Hamilton
Panelists: Elaina Hamilton, Nicholas H.
3:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
ASTRA Academy
ASTRA Academy cadets will select the path they choose to follow. Are you interested in engineering? Do you like Science? Are you wanting to be a part of daily Operations on the station? Come take the oath to join the ASTRA Interstellar Alliance! Kids can also choose what planet they come from!
After being sorted and taking the oath, kids will go next door and create Alien Slime to take home!
Moderator: Elaina Hamilton
Panelists: Elaina Hamilton, Jim Shorts, Madison H, Sentinelbait, Shay Griffith
3:00 PM | Location: Noble
Alien Slime
It came from outer space... and it’s squishy! In this hands-on activity, kids will mix up their very own batch of glowing, glittery, or even gooey alien slime to take home. Learn a little science, make a little mess, and have a whole lot of fun with this extraterrestrial experiment that’s part craft, part creature feature!
Moderator: Addie
Panelists: Addie, Nicholas H.
4:00 PM | Location: Noble
Chromatography
Did you know black ink isn’t just black? Discover the science of chromatography—where kids become color detectives! Using markers, water, and other everyday items, we’ll reveal the secret rainbow hiding in everyday colors. It’s part science, part art, and all awesome!
Moderator: Addie
Panelists: Addie
10:00 AM | Location: Noble
Paintbrush Rocket Ships
Come decorate a rocket ship! Rocket ships have been decorated to represent their purpose, inspiration, and mission. Modern designs incorporate functionality with visual appeal. Brand your ship with personality and imagination to encourage a future generation of space exploration.
Moderator: Elaina Hamilton
Panelists: Elaina Hamilton, Jennifer
11:00 AM | Location: Noble
Astronaut Helmets/Masks
Come watch the original moon landing and decorate a paper space helmet! Astronaut helmets have functional decorations such as solar radiation protection, lights, or communication insignia. Use your imagination to personalize your helmet and choose from an array of embellishments. Optional modifications for wearability will be available.
Moderator: Elaina Hamilton
Panelists: Elaina Hamilton, Madison
11:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Fowler Automotive
Children's Costume Contest
Contestants meet the judges and line up for the Costume Contest during this set-up time at 10:30 a.m. The contest begins at 11:00 a.m. for Soonercon's Children's Costume Contest on the Main Stage (ages 5-12), featuring costumes imagined and made by younglings. Ensure your child is registered beforehand and at the main ballroom by this time in order to compete in the contest.
Moderator: Hollow
Panelists: Divine Creations Cosplay (Allison), Divine Creations Cosplay (Marlie), GalaxyGh0st, Hollow
11:00 AM | Location: Sooner B
LED Bowties
Bow Ties are cool, and they're even more cool when they light up! Learn how basic electrical circuits work as you build an LED bow tie. (45 minutes. Limit 16 participants, suitable for ages 8+. Bring an adult to assist.)
Moderator: Julie Barrett
Panelists: Julie Barrett
12:00 PM | Location: Noble
Madlibs and Moonpies
Get ready for laughter that’s out of this world! In this interactive space-themed Mad Libs session, kids will work together to fill in the blanks and create hilarious, cosmic stories. It’s a mission to the giggle galaxy you don’t want to miss!
Moderator: Addie
12:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Tribble Trouble and Blowing Bubbles
Come play dodgeball with Furry Fluffy Tribbles in a wonderful spacey bubble filled room! We have put a gentle spin on an old game so as not to remind us of the BAWANG of the red rubber balls we used as kids. Come one, come all and LET’S PLAY!
Moderator: Elaina Hamilton
Panelists: Elaina Hamilton, Nicholas H.
1:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Lightsaber Training with JediOKC
The Force is strong with this one! Join the Jedi Masters of JediOKC for an exciting lightsaber training session. Young Padawans will learn basic lightsaber moves, practice their Jedi reflexes, and discover the ways of the Force—all in a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. No prior Jedi experience required. May the Force be with you!
Moderator: JediOKC
Panelists: JediOKC