- Cradle of Aviation, Garden City, NY
- December 5th-6th, 2026
- 10AM to 5PM Both Days
- Free Parking!
A Holiday Gaming & Shopping Event For the Whole Family
Long Island Retro Gaming Presents:
Giant Marketplace
Free PlayConsole Games
60+ Gaming Stations including some special Holiday Selections!
Free PlayArcade Games!
40+ Arcade and Pinball Games
Long Island Tabletop Gaming Presents:
Board Games
Pick a game from our massive library! We will teach you any game’s rules if you don’t know how to play.
Dungeons + Dragons / RPG Lane
3 sessions per day, beginners welcome. Come learn how to play! (Signups day of the show)
Ornament Painting
Pick an ornament to paint and take home. No additional fee.
Lite BriteCreative Space
CradleCon Presents:
Meet Santa
Check program for times each day
Mario Kart RC Car Racing
Slot Car Racing
Lego Activities
Multiple activities including a Make & Take micro-build to take home (No additional fee)
Sponsored by I LUG NY.
Other things to do:
Model Trains
Presented by LI Garden Railway Society.
Holiday Music
Performed by LI’s brightest stars, including Island Trees Chamber Orchestra and Carle Place Honors Orchestra.
Mid Tier Summit Presents: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
- Saturday, Dec 13th – Free Entry!
- Sign ups at 11am | Tournament starts at 12pm.
- Rules: Free for all, items (no pokeballs, assist trophies, or smash ball, but smash meter available).
- Stages: PS2 and Summit (Battlefield or Omega).
- First and Second of 4 man Free for All Advance to Single Elimination bracket.
Also presenting the SSX Tricky High Score Challenge!
Coming Soon!
Create Your Own Shrinky Dink Ornament
Create Shrinky Dink ornaments of your favorite video game characters like Mario and Pokémon! Color, shrink, and watch them transform into fun mini charms to decorate with.
$5 | Time Slot Required
Game On! (Decorate Your Own Cookie)
Decorate your own cookie and once you’re finished, your cookie is ready to take home or enjoy right away!
$8 | Time Slot Required
Paint Your Own Ornament
Decorate your own holiday ornament! Price includes the ornament, paints, and brush.
$5 | No Time Slot Required






Win a Wild Bills Mini Fridge!
Win a Wild Bills mini fridge stocked with Wild Bills Old Fashioned Soda! All attendees get one free entry, purchase of $50 or more of Wild Bill’s Soda gets 3 more entries. Enter at Wild Bills booth.
Receive a free First Edition of Gem II The Game
To Qualify, stop by the Gem II: The Game booth and play a round. Time slots available all weekend long.
- Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY
- December 5th - 6th, 2026
- Free Parking!
- 10AM to 5PM Both Days


























