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Arisia 2025 will be at the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge, January 17-20, 2025.


19 & Under

COVID Policies: All Teen Lounge attendees are required to wear masks in convention spaces at all times, including Teen Lounge . Childcare (Turtle Track) attendees should make their best effort to mask. Any child displaying COVID or Flu-like symptoms will need to be picked up by their authorized grown-up immediately. Help us keep everyone safe and healthy! You can see our convention-wide COVID policies here.

Arisia is just as much a convention for kids and teens as any other age group. Associated adults for these young fans should make sure to read our Youth Policies and Code of Conduct.
 

Childcare (Turtle Track) for ages 18 months to 5 years)

COVID Policies: While we recommend that children in Childcare make their best effort to wear masks and follow our convention-wide COVID policies, we recognize that this is sometimes difficult with younger children. Our professional childcare team will be wearing masks at all times when in convention spaces, including in Childcare. You can see our convention-wide COVID policies here.

Given the large number of families who come to Arisia, we are happy to be able to provide programming for our youngest fans. By prior registration, we provide supervised childcare for those too young to enjoy the convention on their own. All children using this service must have special Turtle Track memberships to the convention. See the Childcare page for more details.

Fast Track (Programming for ages 6-12)

For 2025, there will not be Fast Track at Arisia.

Teen Lounge (Meeting space for ages 13-19)

COVID Policies: All Teen Lounge attendees are expected to follow our convention-wide COVID policies, including in the Teen Lounge. You can see our convention-wide COVID policies here.

Teen Lounge is a space for teens only; it is run by teens, for teens. The Teen Lounge can be used to hang out, meet other teens, play games, and generally relax and have fun over the course of the con in a safe, comfortable space.

The hours of Teen Lounge will be posted on the door. All members are asked to respect the rules posted in Teen Lounge, for the enjoyment of all the teen members. Teen Lounge is staffed by at least one teen volunteer at all times. For more information on Teen Lounge, please contact Click here to show mail address.

Kid-in-Tow (Limited membership)

Kid-in-Tow memberships are free. The child must be with and under the supervision of an authorized adult with a paid membership at all times. Arisia requires that there be at least one supervising adult accompanying every three Kid-in-Tow members.

Geeky Play Date (Sat/Sun/Mon Morning)

Looking to meet up with other parents and kids at the con? Geeky Play Date is a casual, drop-in space for you and your children. Kids can bring their favorite toys and make new friends! Parents can do the same! Please note: this is NOT a babysitting service/venue, plan on tending to your children. Check the Pocket Program for the location.