The Totally Complete and Unabridged History of England (13+)

The Totally Complete and Unabridged History of England (13+)

Presented by Lucretia Strange The Totally Complete and Unabridged History of England will take you through 2000 years of history, from cold and damp frontier to cold and damp superpower. See how England’s physical separation from the rest of Europe has influenced its...
Shooting Stars Maid Cafe

Shooting Stars Maid Cafe

We are thrilled to announce a special collaboration between the Chicago Steampunk Exposition and the Shooting Star Maid Café! This year, the charming maids and butlers of the Shooting Star Maid Café will be helping host an enchanting Steampunk Tea Parties at the...
Cthulhu by Gaslight “Shocking Sabotage” (18+)

Cthulhu by Gaslight “Shocking Sabotage” (18+)

Games Master: Derek Zimmer Gaming System: Cthulhu by Gaslight Players: 3-6 Duration: 3 hours Sign Up at the main Registration Desk in the Atrium Lobby In just one week, the Columbian Exposition will open to the world. Designed as a ‘city of the future,’...
Top That! – Fascinators and Hats

Top That! – Fascinators and Hats

Presented by Belinda Evans $15 Session Materials Fee  45 minutes Come create an elegant and whimsical twist on a Victorian staple! These beautiful, lightweight alternatives to the typical top hat, are fun way to add volume to your look, without sacrificing style. $15...
Chaosium’s 50th Anniversary

Chaosium’s 50th Anniversary

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Chaosium, publishers of the classic role-playing game Call of Cthulhu and subsequent spin-offs such as Cthulhu by Gaslight. As part of this 50 year celebration, Chaosium has generously donated several books and Cthulhu starter sets...
Steampunk a Tiny Shop (13+)

Steampunk a Tiny Shop (13+)

Presented by For the Love of Steampunk: Lori Schambureck & Belinda Evans $20 Session Materials Fee  90 minutes Customize your own tiny building that light-up, LEDs. Paint and/or decoupage the surface and add glued embellishments like gems, charms, ribbon, stickers...