Fall Flicks and Family Fun at Mohegan Sun this October with Moonlit Movies on the Sun Patio

Fall Flicks and Family Fun at Mohegan Sun this October with Moonlit Movies on the Sun Patio

Free admission and open to all ages

WHAT: Guests are invited to head to Mohegan Sun on Friday, October 18th for Moonlit Movies on the Sun Patio. Event doors open at 5:30pm and admission is free.

WHEN/WHERE: Friday, October 18th

  6:00pm – 11:00pm

                          Sun Patio

IN DETAIL: On Friday, October 18th, guests can enjoy the revamped Sun Patio in a brand-new way! As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, Mohegan Sun is inviting guests to cozy up under the stars for a night of fall fun. The night kicks off at 6:00pm with a classic family-friendly movie, Hocus Pocus (rated PG), followed by Jordan Peele’s Us (rated R), starting at 8:30pm. Throughout the night, delicious plates from food trucks, autumn-themed cocktail specials and cozy fire pits will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to gather their friends and family and dress in their warmest sweater or favorite costume for an autumn night to remember.

Guests will be able to reserve a fire pit in advance for up to eight guests. Each reservation will include the choice of a complimentary cocktail or a pizza slice with a soda or water, seating for up to eight people, prime viewing of the movie screen and cocktail service. All seating will be reserved on a per movie basis. Additional seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about activities on the Sun Patio, guests can visit mohegansun.com/sunpatio.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN

Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.

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TerrifiCON Brings Big Time Comic Con Fun to Mohegan Sun

TerrifiCON Brings Big Time Comic Con Fun to Mohegan Sun

From August 16th to 18th comics and their creators, actors from superhero, sci-fi, horror shows and films will be at Mohegan Sun! 

TerrifiCON, Connecticut’s #1 comic book convention, returns on Friday August 16th, taking place once again at Mohegan Sun. This popular Comic-Con event is action-packed for three full days of super- powered awesomeness. Tickets are available at mohegansun.com and TerrifiCON is being held inside the 125,000 square-foot Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun.  

Star-Studded Lineup  

TerrifiCON 2024 is bringing no shortage of special guests and TV stars. Kicking off at 1:30pm on Friday, August 16th, guests will have the special opportunity to meet stars from classic superhero TV shows and films, including Michael Rooker– best known for his role as Merle Dixon from the AMC hit series The Walking Dead and Yondu Udonta from Marvels Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. Keeping with the theme of stars from renowned television shows, TerrifiCON will also feature Joe Pantoliano who portrayed soldier and eventual capo Ralph Cifaretto from HBO’s Sopranos, Martin Kove who played the main antagonist, Jonh Kreese from the Karate Kid trilogy and series sequel Cobra Kai, Cobie Smulders who played the beloved Robin Scherbatsky from the CBS sitcom How I met Your mother, Eduardo Franco who played the role of Argyle from Netflix hit series Stranger Things, and Erik Estrada with partner Larry Wilcox from the 80’s crime television series, Chips.  A conglomerate of actors across a widespread range of Star Trek films and series, consisting of Star Trek; Films 1-7, Deep Space Nine, Strange New Threads, New Worlds, Discovery, and Picard will be joining the event including: Nana Visitor, Armin Shimerman, Andrew Robinson, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding, and Stephanie Czajkowski.  Finishing off on August 18th, Marvels own Daredevil star Charlie Cox will make his Sunday only appearance. 

New England’s Largest Comic Creator Guest List 
Taking full advantage of the spacious Earth Expo Center, TerrifiCON producer Mitch Hallock has assembled a massive gathering of comic book creators of today’s hottest titles to epic tales of yesteryear. The guest list of comic book artists and writers will be the largest In New England and includes current DC Comics CFO, Jim Lee, where fans will have the chance to pre order an exclusive autograph session during the event. 

Other highlighted comic book luminaries in attendance at TerrifiCON include;  

  • CHRIS CLAREMONT 
  •  MARK WAID 
  • GREG CAPULLO 
  • SCOTT SNYDER 
  • SKOTTIE YOUNG 
  • JASON AARON 
  • BRIAN AZZARELLO 
  • MARK BAGLEY 
  • ERIK LARSEN 

*For the full lineup, click HERE 

TerrifiCON will feature a live Q&A panel with your favorite comic book creators, artists, and television actors, followed by their annual Costume Contest taking place at 3:30pm, Sunday, August 18th. Categories include: “Best in Show”, “Most Original”, and “Fan’s Choice”, with participants earning the chance to win prizes ranging from cash, Mohegan Sun Hotel stays, show passes, and more! 

TerrifiCON, produced by BIG FEDORA MARKETING, will be August 16th – 18th, at Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun and features comic book creators, actors, vendors of comics, toys and collectibles, costume contests and more. 

Children seven and under are admitted free with a paying adult.  Tickets are starting at $26.00 and can be purchased at TerrifiCON.com or the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office seven days a week, or online at Ticketmaster. Comic book shops throughout the Connecticut area are also selling tickets for TerrifiCON. See locations and more information on the website terrificon.com  

About Big Fedora Marketing, LLC: Started in 2012, the Connecticut based firm has been producing and organizing comic conventions throughout the Nutmeg State. Owned by Mitch Hallock, a lifelong comic book fan, with a long career in advertising, marketing and event planning since 1990. Hallock’s goal is to deliver the excitement that fans get from comics and games and deliver that tenfold into several days of pure fun at his conventions. Since 2015, Big Fedora’s conventions have been held at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. “TerrifiCon, CT’s Terrific Comic Con” and “CTGamerCon” have been praised by actors, comic book professionals and fans. 

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun. 

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