Event Description
FriendCon Fall 2026: Free Tabletop Gaming Convention
FriendCon Fall 2026 is a free, two-day tabletop gaming convention at the Portland Public Library. Join us Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for board games, card games, roleplaying games, and open play.
Bring a favorite game or borrow one from the shared game collection. Walk in and find a table, or browse the online game listings to host a game or reserve a seat. Many games will be taught, and new players and solo attendees are welcome.
The event will also include Play-to-Win games, Saturday vendors, and a Saturday Kids Block with the time to be announced.
Admission is free, and general registration is not required. FriendCon is open to all ages. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**Dates:** Friday and Saturday, October 9–10, 2026
**Hours:** 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days
**Location:** Portland Public Library, Downtown Branch
**Address:** 5 Monument Square, Portland, Maine 04101
**Admission:** Free
[Full details and game listings](https://friendcon.me/fall/)
Event Days
All times in New York, United States — GMT-4