Things to Do Without a San Diego Comic Con 2023 Badge NBC 7 San Diego [Video]

It’s that time of year, again, when the Gaslamp Quarter floods with fans repping their favorite movie and tv characters, cosplayers donning their best anime looks, and superhero lovers embodying characters straight out of the comic books.

That means San Diego Comic-Con is back in the Gaslamp Quarter for 2023.

Comic-Con is a pretty niche event and one that’s increasingly difficult to attend. But for casual fans or those who failed to score the coveted badge — even the curious who just want to see what the hubbub is all about — there’s still plenty to experience outside the gates to the main event.

From freebies and giveaways to interactive experiences, photo-ops and so, so much more, we have a guide to the top Comic-Con attractions that can be experienced outside the actual event. Here’s what’s in store this year:

👪 Family-friendly | 🆓 Free | ⭐Must-see | 🎉 Nightlife | 🎫 Ticketed event | 🍴🍺 Food/drinks

🆓 | Thursday, …