Family Events
At TTFC we are building an future for our cherished fandom while creating a safe and enjoyable space for kids to have fun!Our younger attendees have the opportunity to enjoy a fun and safe environment in our family-friendly zone at TTFC. Kid-friendly activities and costumes welcome.
Thank you for joining us at Tails and Tornados Fur Con! Whether you brought your child or your child brought you, we’re thrilled to have you here. Our dedicated staff members focus on creating a fantastic experience for families and children. Family Events space is reserved exclusively for the younger side of the fandom and the the adults that accompanied adults. It’s a space to play games, unleash creativity, and connect with other children. Additionally, we have exciting panels and events tailored specifically for our younger attendees. Enjoy your time at the convention!
Rules
Please read the following rules in order to ensure everyone has safe con:
This is not a drop-off area. Please stay with your child at all times if they are 15 years old or under. Children ages 16-17 are allowed to attend by themselves with a notarized parental permission form.
Please observe the following rules:
Parents must always remain in the room with their children.
No profanity.
All interactions between attendees must be G-rated.
Please refer to our Code of Conduct for more information.
Lost Parent Policy
Our convention policy is dynamic, evolving alongside our growth and learning. Stay tuned for updated details on our policy.
Activities and Schedule
The Family Events area is staffed from Friday – Sunday. Families can create their own badges or have fun doodling on table paper. Other activities will also be available throughout the weekend.
Please be aware that events after 9:00 PM may not be suitable for children, and some are marked as “After Dark,” which means they are adults-only.
Our hours of operation will be made public closer to the convention.
Resources
Where can parents learn more about the furry fandom? The following resources are excellent places to start:
https://furscience.com/resources/ – Peer-reviewed, scientific research about the Furry Fandom. From this website, “With the help of our guest authors, Tempe O’Kun & Moms of Furries, in collaboration with our Furscientists, Dr. Gerbasi, Dr. Fein, Dr. Plante, & Dr. Roberts, we’ve developed a parent-specific FAQ for parents of furries who want to support their young furs, but have concerns and questions.”
https://www.pbs.org/video/why-are-furries-misunderstood-x0apa1/ – PBS video: Subcultured – Why Furries are Misunderstood. 11 min long video
https://www.tulsakids.com/taking-the-kids-to-a-furry-convention/ – A local Magazine that features fun things to do at TTFC
https://www.youtube.com/momsoffurries / https://mofurries.com/ – Blog & Podcast “Carrie & Joelle – Just a Couple of Moms with Kids in the Fandom!”
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/furry-fandom-tiktok-gen-z-midwest-furfest-924789/ – Why Are So Many Gen Z Kids Becoming Furries? Furry influencers on TikTok are bringing the long-misunderstood subculture to a whole new generation
Peer convention family-friendly webpages: