There are always a few conventions Thanksgiving Weekend. Here’s a quick look at a few, from science fiction with real astronauts to Doctor Who with Peter Davison.

November 24-27, 2011 – Thanksgiving Weekend

ChambanaCon

• When:

  November 25-27, 2011

• Where:

  Urbana, Illinois

• What:

  Sci-fi/fantasy convention and Central Illinois’ longest running relax-a-con.

Chicago TARDIS

• When:

  November 25-27, 2011

• Where:

  Lombard, Illinois

• What:

  Doctor Who convention.

Darkover

• When:

  November 25-27, 2011

• Where:

  Timonium, Maryland

• What:

  Science fiction and fantasy convention.

Loscon

• When:

  November 25-27, 2011

• Where:

  Los Angeles, California

• What:

  Science fiction convnetion. 2011′s theme is “Where’s My Flying Car?” With Science Guest of Honor astronaut Rick Searfoss.

Tomodachi Fest

• When:

  November 25-27, 2011

• Where:

  Boise, Idaho

• What:

  Anime convention.

Paper Asylum

• When:

  November 26-27, 2011

• Where:

  Erie, Pennsylvania

• What:

  Vintage paper and pop culture convention.