People are *literally* getting slimed at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 thanks to the Nickelodeon FUN FLOWS HERE activation offering family-friendly activities, talent and character appearances, and daily giveaways. Best of all, no badge is required… just a very long standby line!
Here’s a look at what you need to know at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
Quick Details
When
- Friday, July 24 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Movie Night from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
- Saturday, July 25 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday, July 26 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where
- New Children’s Museum Park (200 W. Island Ave)
More to Know
- No SDCC badge is required
- There are no advance signups, just a standby line at the location.
What to Expect
FUN FLOWS HERE is a larger-than-life outdoor activation designed to supercharge kid energy and slime on an even bigger scale through a partnership with The New Children’s Museum. Free to the public, this multi-activity destination is built for nonstop play and kid-at-heart nostalgia, with the opportunity of receiving Nickelodeon’s highest honor: getting slimed. Here’s a look at what you can expect:
- Interactive stage show hosted by Kids Imagine Nation with performances, games and entertainment inspired by fan-favorite series including PAW PATROL, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, THE THUNDERMANS, and STAR TREK: SCOUTS.
- Shareable photo installations featuring SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, and KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS.
- A signature Nickelodeon slime booth, giving select fans the chance to step inside and get drenched in the iconic green goo.
- Family movie night on Friday, July 25 (7:00-9:00 PM) with a screening of THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS.
- Hands-on experiences, including Nickelodeon Our World kids’ empowerment activities, make-your-own slime and bubble play for fans of all ages, plus live animated character-drawing demos, DJ sets, prize raffles and giveaways.
- Museum members will receive an exclusive invitation to a special preview event on Thursday, July 23. Note: The New Children’s Museum will be closed to the public July 21-26 and will reopen on Monday, July 27.
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More to Explore
If you have a badge for San Diego Comic-Con, the Nickelodeon FUN-ERGY FACTORY on the Exhibit Floor (Booth #4113) promises an 1,800-square-foot immersive experience with interactive challenges, immersive moments and photo ops inspired by beloved Nick franchises including SPONGBOB SQUARE PANTS, AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, and TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES. Here’s a look at what you can expect:
- Fans will work together to generate “fun-ergy” through interactive challenges that build toward the ultimate playful payoff – a nearly 20-foot-tall Slime Surge.
- “Enter the Splat,” a tactile fully immersive environment where fans can (literally) step into Nickelodeon’s iconic world and capture surprise photo and video moments.
- Enter the World of TMNT with a sewer lair photo op alongside the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
- Retail items, including TMNT x G.I. Joe collectible figures, BossLogic x Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Character limited edition art print and the Avatar: The Last Airbender – Book 3: Fire (Music from the Animated Series) vinyl soundtrack album. Full list of items here.
- Talent and character appearances and daily giveaways.
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San Diego Comic-Con takes place July 23 – July 26, 2026.
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