Please note: schedule subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, badges are required.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Registration Hours: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Friday Programming
| Time | Name | Description | Presenter(s) | Room |
| 7:00-9:00 PM | Friday Night Pub Quiz | Think you know Doctor Who? Test your knowledge along with your fellow Whovians at our Friday night pub quiz! Not a trivia buff? Come for the food and cheer on your favorite team! (Ticketed event – food and non-alcoholic beverages are included). Cash bar – you must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol (No badge required) | Marc Biagi | Garden One |
| 9:00-11:00 PM | Dance Party | Dance the night away with your fellow Whovians! (No badge required) | No host | Garden One |
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Registration: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
San Diego Blood Bank Bloodmobile 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Programming: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Vendor Hall: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday Programming Schedule
| Time | Name | Description | Presenter(s) | Room |
| 9:30 AM -12:00 PM | Make and Take | Make it and take it home with you! Create these special treasures of your very own: cybermats, ornaments, and Dr. Whoots (all ages) | Palm Area | |
| 9:30 AM -4:00 PM | Passport to Time, Space and a Prize | Discover hidden treasures while hunting through time and space! Prizes will be awarded! | Palm Area | |
| 9:30 AM -6:00 PM | Arts and Crafts for ALL ages | Fun projects for all ages! Try your hand at paper crafts, coloring watercolor painting, badge and ribbon “blinging” and more! | Palm Area | |
| 10:00-11:00 AM | Convention Opens | Introduction to the Convention and highlights of the day | Who Con Staff | Garden Room 1 |
| 10:00-11:00 AM | Interview with Jon Davey | Sandro Monetti sits down with our special guest, Jon Davey, for an in-depth interview and audience Q&A | Sandro Monetti | Garden Room 1 |
| 11:00 AM -12:30 PM | Japanese Tea Ceremony | Mr. Tomomatsu will guide you through this delicious and delightfully informative ceremony, explaining the time-honored traditions, regaling you with stories, and may even surprise your tastebuds. An experience not to be missed. Seating is limited. | Tadao Tomomatsu | Balboa Room |
| 11:00 AM -1:00 PM | Walk Thru Experience – Rennet’s Boudoir | Visit the boudoir of Rennet Poisson, aka Madame de Pompadour. Take time to explore the room, but beware if there is ticking and the clock is broken! (15 minute sessions) | Club Room | |
| 11:00 AM -2:00 PM | Wine and Paint | During this 3-hour session, instructor Greg Magnuson will guide you through the process of creating your very own Doctor Who themed painting. Enjoy a nice selection of wines, cheese, crackers and fruit while learning some basic art techniques in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. All materials and supplies will be provided. (Ticketed Event) | Greg Magnuson | Terrace Garden (patio) |
| 12:00-1:30 PM | So You Want to Be a Showrunner – Writing Workshop (Part 1) | Working in small groups, attendees will pick “History Hero/Heroines”, or choose to travel with their favorite Doctor to a Historical moment in time – knowing they can’t change history – but they will help someone, somehow! The exercise is prefaced with a short talk on the elements of a good story | Dr. Roseanne Welch | Terrace Room |
| 12:30- 1:30 PM | Costume Contest and Parade | Keith Boulger Memorial Costume Contest and Parade– Don your favorite costumes and join the fun. We love seeing you in the halls, so come to our Costume Contest and show us your great look. Prizes will be awarded. | Palm Area | |
| 12:30-2:30 PM | Voice Acting Workshop | Professional voice actor Marc Biagi hosts a voice acting workshop where attendees will learn how to voice characters, audition for parts, and tips & tricks of the trade! | Marc Biagi | Garden Room 1 |
| 1:00-2:30 PM | A Stitch in Time – Sewing Workshop for Newbies and Novices | Whether you’re new to sewing, or just need a refresher, this is for you! Instructor Cindy Lamb Kalionzes will guide you step by step and you’ll leave with your very own handmade zippered pouch. There is a $5 materials fee due at the start of class. | Cindy Lamb Kalionzes | Balboa Room |
| 1:30-2:30 PM | Time Traveling through History – 250 Years of the USA | This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our nation’s birth certificate and mission statement. Richard Lederer, Union-Tribune language columnist, will talk about the creation and significance of the Declaration and the Gettysburg Address. | Richard Lederer | Terrace Room |
| 2:00-4:00 PM | Cookies and Coloring | Renowned comic book artist, Jesus “El Kartun” Pedroza will teach you the intricacies of shading and coloring. You’ll come away with a beautiful piece of your own artwork that you can be proud to show. Snack on cookies and milk (and some other goodies) while you create! (Ticketed event) | Jesus “El Kartun” Pedroza | Palm Area |
| 2:30-3:30 PM | The Costumes of Doctor Who | Sandro Monetti sits down with our special guests, Jon Davey and Marianne Parker to talk Doctor Who costuming: the good, and the bad, and the challenges of wearing those monster costumes! | Sandro Monetti | Garden Room 2 |
| 3:00-5:00 PM | Mr. Ring A Ding Cartoon Experience | Mr. Ring-a-Ding has broken the 4th wall and is live at Who Con where he and the famous “El Kartun” will turn audience members into cartoons! | Mr. Ring-a-Ding and Jesus “El Kartun” Pedroza | Garden Room 1 |
| 3:30-5:30 PM | Escape From 65 Million BC -Escape Room Experience | Ever wonder what it would be like to try to escape from 65 billion years BC? Follow the clues and solve the puzzle to unlock the briefcase, OR, or face the dinosaur! (15 minute sessions) | Balboa Room | |
| 4:00-6:00 PM | The Long Game | This giant board game will have you traveling the cosmos from Earth to Gallifrey. Roll the dice, gather the crystals, save the universe! | Created by Robbie Bourget & Tadao Tomomatsu | Palm Area |
| 4:30-5:30 PM | So You Want to Be a Showrunner – Writing Workshop (Part 2) | Attendees from Part 1 return to present their ideas and discuss | Dr. Roseanne Welch | Terrace Room |
| 5:00- 6:00 PM | Grief Workshop | Come join Dr. Susie Searight, for a hands-on Grief Workshop. In this Safe Space, attendees will learn how to navigate the fragile waters of loss and learn healthy techniques to turn emotions into positive memories. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to our Memorial Board and create loving mementos of those we have lost Momentos: Prayer Leaves Memory Bracelets or Keychains Hypercubes – Timelord Psychic Message Cubes 6 Word Memoirs | Dr. Susie Searight, Neuropsychotherapist and CEO of B.A.D.A.S.S. | Garden Room 2 |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Interview with Joshua Pruett | Sandro Monetti sits down with guest, Joshua Pruett, for an in-depth interview and audience Q&A | Sandro Monetti | Garden Room 1 |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | The War Between Land and the Sea – Episode 1 | Watch the full episode with our special guest Jon Davey followed by an intermission for ice cream! | Jon Davey | Terrace Room |
| 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Ice Cream Social | Join us for our Titanic Ice Cream Social! Enjoy ice cream sundaes and bite size desserts while you mingle with your fellow Whovians! This is a FREE event! | Terrace Garden (patio) | |
| 8:00- 9:00 PM | The War Between Land and the Sea – Episode 2 | Watch the full episode with our special guest Jon Davey | Jon Davey | Terrace Room |
| 8:30- 9:30 PM | Bedtime Stories with River and Doctor Mew | Wear your comfy pajamas and settle in for bedtime stories with a Whovian twist! For adults and kids of all ages! | River A. Song and Doctor Mew | Garden Room 1 |
| 9:00- 10:00 PM | The War Between Land and the Sea – Episode 3 | Watch the full episode with our special guest Jon Davey | Jon Davey | Terrace Room |
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Registration: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
San Diego Blood Bank Bloodmobile 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Programming: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Vendor Hall: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday Programming Schedule
| Time | Name | Description | Presenter(s) | Room |
| 9:30 AM -1:00 PM | Make and Take | Make it and take it home with you! Create these special treasures to take home with you: Wilf’s reindeer antler headband, and snow globes (all ages) | Palm Area | |
| 9:30 AM -1:00 PM | Passport to Time, Space, and a Prize | Discover hidden treasures while hunting through time and space! Prizes will be awarded! | Palm Area | |
| 9:30 AM -4:00 PM | Arts and Crafts for ALL ages | Fun projects for all ages! Try your hand at paper crafts, coloring watercolor painting, badge and ribbon “blinging” and more! | Palm Area | |
| 10:30 AM-1:00 PM | War Between the Land and Sea – Episodes 4 & 5 w/Jon Davey | Watch the final two episodes with our special guest Jon Davey | Jon Davey | Garden Room 2 |
| 10:30 AM -12:30 PM | Walk Thru Experience – Rennet’s Boudoir | Visit the boudoir of Rennet Poisson, aka Madame de Pompadour. Take time to explore the room, but beware if there is ticking and the clock is broken! (15 minute sessions) | Club Room | |
| 11:00 AM -12:30 PM | Time Traveling through History – 250 Years of the USA | This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our nation’s birth certificate and mission statement. Richard Lederer, Union-Tribune language columnist, will talk about the creation and significance of the Declaration and the Gettysburg Address. | Richard Lederer | Balboa Room |
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Big Finish Readers’ Theatre | A live performance of two Big Finish scripts featuring the 4th Doctor and Romana: “The Justice of Jaxlar” by John Dorney in which the Doctor and Romana fight a mechanical monster; and, “The Silent Scream” by James Goss in which the Doctor and Romana investigate strange goings on in Hollywood. | Marc Biagi | Terrace Room |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | To be announced | To be announced | Balboa Room | |
| 1:00-3:00 PM | Sunday Afternoon Tea at the Singing Towers | Enjoy a lovely afternoon tea at the Singing Towers with delicious food and drink, and door prizes. Entertainment will be provided by the cast of the hit musical “Die Hard Xmas” performing an original 30-minute musical comedy: “Doctor Who Meets Die Hard: The Musical” (Ticketed event) | MC Tadao Tomomatsu, and the cast of “Die Hard Xmas” | Garden Room 1 |
| 1:00- 4:00 PM | Bracelet Making | Create your own Friendship Bracelets and Beaded Bracelets in Doctor Who themed colors. Sponsored by Condor Academy | Condor Academy | Palm Area |
| 1:30-2:30 PM | Grief Workshop | Come join Dr. Susie Searight, for a hands-on Grief Workshop. In this Safe Space, attendees will learn how to navigate the fragile waters of loss and learn healthy techniques to turn our emotions into positive memories. Participants will have the opportunity to create loving mementos of those we have lost and contribute to our Memorial Board. Momentos: Prayer Leaves Memory Bracelets or Keychains Hypercubes Timelord Psychic Message Cube 6 Word Memoirs | Dr. Susie Searight, Neuropsychotherapist and CEO of B.A.D.A.S.S. | Terrace Room |
| 2:30-4:00 PM | Escape From 65 Million BC | Ever wonder what it would be like to try to escape from 65 billion years BC? Follow the clues and solve the puzzle to unlock the briefcase, OR, or face the dinosaur! (15 minute sessions) | Balboa Room | |
| 3:00-4:00 PM | The Future of Doctor Who | Our panel of experts will get you caught up on all the latest Doctor Who news and gossip before opening up the discussion to find out where YOU think the show is going. | Garden Room 2 | |
| 4:30-5:30 PM | Closing Ceremonies and Attendee Feedback | Join SD Who Con staff as we close out the convention and take feedback from the audience. | SD Who Con staff | Garden Room 1 |