Welcome to Shiny Garden!

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We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, established in 2016 with the purpose of creating inclusive events that celebrate diversity and bring all fans together.

Our mission is to fight for equality by growing fan-focused, inclusive communities.

Our vision is to create inclusive events that celebrate diversity, while bringing fans together.


Current Events

We currently have three active events under our umbrella:

HexaCon

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HexaCon is our annual tabletop gaming convention, running in January during Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. HexaCon features space for board games, role-playing games (RPGs), miniatures, and train games! Find out more at hexacondenver.org.

WhimsyCon

WhimsyCon is focused on both Steampunk – how we envision an inclusive world where steam rules and everyone is equal – and the craftsmanship of costuming. Join us September 24-26, 2021, and find out more at whimsycon.org.

Druids & Dragons

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We are continuing the Druids & Dragons tradition by running a camping D&D event in Larimer County, Colorado. Based on how great it was in 2019, we will be returning to Eagle campground at Carter Lake. We’ll have plenty of RPGs to fill your weekend with! Find more about Druids & Dragons at druidsanddragons.org.


Events of the Past

Myths and Legends Con

The Myths and Legends Convention (MALCon) ran annually from 2013 to 2019 and focused on our “modern” myths and legends, such as Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Firefly. It was an excellent event for first-time convention attendees, people who liked smaller crowds, and adults who felt left out of conversations. Thank you to those who joined us at any of its seven instances! Find out more about MALCon at malcondenver.org.


Shiny Garden regularly donates passes to our events to Con or Bust, an organization dedicated to helping fans of color attend SFF cons. Find out more at con-or-bust.org!

You can find us at many Denver-area conventions, meeting with other fans and answering questions. We often have tables in the area with the other conventions (“fan tables”) so come find us and ask us anything!

Please consider donating to help us create inclusive events!

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