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SUMMARY:Vancouver Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre
DESCRIPTION:For Lovers of the Strange\, Unusual & Bizarre...\nDATE: Octobe
 r 10-11\, 2026TIME: Saturday 10AM-5PM / Sunday 10AM-5PMLOCATION: Vancouve
 r Convention Centre- 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC V6C 0C3\, Canada\n---
 ---\nThe Oddities & Curiosities Expo is the world's largest traveling oddi
 ties event showcasing hand selected vendors\, dealers\, artists and small 
 businesses with all things weird. You'll find items such as: taxidermy\, p
 reserved specimens\, original artwork\, horror/halloween inspired pieces\,
  antiques\, handcrafted oddities\, quack medical devices\, creepy clothing
 \, odd jewelry\, skulls/bones\, funeral collectibles & much more. We truly
  have something weird for everyone at our shows. All items you see at our 
 shows are legal to own and sustainably sourced. Outside of our curated ven
 dors\, we host sideshow performers on stage all throughout the day and the
  opportunity to learn the craft of taxidermy with classes available during
  the expo.The O&C Expo provides a safe place for anyone to come and discov
 er new artists\, meet new friends and be surrounded by an amazing communit
 y of like-minded people. We pride ourselves in being a completely "DIY" ru
 n show from start to finish. We find so much joy in being able to provide 
 a place where you can feel at home surrounded by others that share the sam
 e interests. We are the first and original traveling event exclusively sho
 wcasing oddities vendors and dark artists in the country. We are a one of 
 a kind event and the first to do what we specialize in. We take tremendous
  pride in this and hope to gain your support along the way.Kids 12 and und
 er are free and DO NOT NEED A TICKET. No refunds. No class ticket refunds
 . \nSaturday hours: 10AM-5PMSunday hours: 10AM-5PM Please visit our websi
 te for per city information\, additional class information and times offer
 ed and more. odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com\nAdvanced General Admission: $
 20Day Of General Admission: $25 (becomes available at midnight first show
  day)\n------\n** CLASSES AVAILABLE AT THE EXPO **\nSaturday:\nRaccoon Tax
 idermy Class 10a-4p $457 CAD\nSunset Moth Entomology Class 10a-12p $210 CA
 D\nScorpion Habitat Entomology Class 1:30p-3:30p $210 CAD \nSunday:\nRacc
 oon Taxidermy Class 10a-4p $457 CAD\nOctopus & Tentacle Globe Wet Specimen
  Class 10a-12p $210 CAD\nRatalope Coffin Taxidermy Class 1:30p-3:30p $245 
 CAD\n-------\nRaccoon Class$457CAD\nUnleash your creativity and curiosity
  in our Introductory Taxidermy Class! Designed for beginners\, this hands-
 on course offers a fascinating glimpse into the art and science of taxider
 my.\nClass begins promptly at 10am and ends at 4pm.\nWe provide each stude
 nt with either a skinned\, cleaned\, and tanned racoon\, opossum\, or rat 
 hide depending on the workshop you are taking.\nThe first half of class is
  focused on preparing your form\, setting the eyes\, test fitting and moun
 ting the hide\, as well as grooming.\nAfter our first 30-minute break clas
 s shifts towards plaque preparation and mounting your project.\nThe class 
 runs for approximately 6 hours with two 30-minute breaks throughout the da
 y.\nFor more information\, please visit our FAQ page at https://thesleepi
 ngsirensoddities.com/faq\n-------\nRatalope Class $245CAD\nThis class is 
 packaged into a very manageable 2.5-hours of learning and hands on taxider
 my. The first half of class is focused on fixing your eyes\, mounting your
  hide onto your form\, and grooming. The final half of class is focused on
  preparing your coffin style plaque where your ratalope will be mounted fo
 r display.\nWhether you’re a budding artist\, a nature enthusiast\, or s
 imply curious about this unique craft\, our Introductory Taxidermy Class w
 ill equip you with the knowledge and skills to embark on your taxidermy jo
 urney. Join us for an unforgettable experience that blends artistry\, biol
 ogy\, and respect for nature!\nFor more information\, please visit our FAQ
  page at: https://thesleepingsirensoddities.com/faq\n-------\nSunset Moth
 s Entomology Class $210CADUnlock the artistry of entomology in our Introd
 uctory Bug Pinning Workshop! This hands-on experience is perfect for natur
 e enthusiasts\, aspiring entomologists\, or anyone interested in the intri
 cate craft of insect preservation. Join us as we guide you through the tec
 hniques of preparing and pining insects\, transforming them into beautiful
 \, display-ready specimens.\nThe AM class will begin promptly at 10am and 
 last 2.5 hours.\nYou will learn the foundational skills of bug pinning\, i
 ncluding safe collection methods\, proper handling\, and the step-by-step 
 process of pinning and mounting your specimen.\nClass exclusive!: Two spec
 imens for the price of one!\nYour first specimen will be a moth or butterf
 ly that will be used to practice your newly learned pinning technique. Onc
 e you’ve completed this step we will move on to creating your unique fra
 me and placing your Sunset Moth in its display case.\nWe will familiarize 
 you with the tools of the trade\, pinning supplies\, insect boxes\, and pr
 eservation techniques. We’ll provide all necessary materials for your wo
 rkshop experience. Explore creative ways to arrange and display your pinne
 d insects\, turning your specimens into captivating works of art that refl
 ect your personal style.\nWhether you’re looking to start a new hobby\, 
 enhance your scientific knowledge\, or simply enjoy a unique artistic expe
 rience\, this workshop will provide you with the skills and confidence to 
 create your own insect displays. Join us for a fun and informative session
  that will deepen your appreciation for the tiny wonders of the natural wo
 rld!\n-------\nScorpion Habitat Entomology Class$210CAD\nUnlock the artist
 ry of entomology in our Introductory Bug Pinning Workshop! This hands-on e
 xperience is perfect for nature enthusiasts\, aspiring entomologists\, or 
 anyone interested in the intricate craft of insect preservation. Join us a
 s we guide you through the techniques of preparing and pining insects\, tr
 ansforming them into beautiful\, display-ready specimens.The PM class will
  begin promptly at 1:30pm\nOur newly added scorpion workshop delves into t
 he art and science of preserving and pinning a specimen with a unique exos
 keleton.  In addition to creating a unique pose for your scorpion you wil
 l also create a habitat where it will be displayed.\nClass exclusive!: We 
 will be stocking extra scorpions for purchase that can be used to create a
  fighting scene!\nWe will familiarize you with the tools of the trade\, pi
 nning supplies\, insect boxes\, and preservation techniques. We’ll provi
 de all necessary materials for your workshop experience. Explore creative 
 ways to arrange and display your pinned insects\, turning your specimens i
 nto captivating works of art that reflect your personal style.\nWhether yo
 u’re looking to start a new hobby\, enhance your scientific knowledge\, 
 or simply enjoy a unique artistic experience\, this workshop will provide 
 you with the skills and confidence to create your own insect displays. Joi
 n us for a fun and informative session that will deepen your appreciation 
 for the tiny wonders of the natural world!\nFor more information\, please 
 visit our FAQ page at https://thesleepingsirensoddities.com/faq\n-------\
 nOctopus & Tentacle Globe Wet Specimen Class\n$210CAD\nImmerse yourself in
  the intriguing world of biological preservation with our Wet Specimen Pre
 servation Workshop! This hands-on class is designed for students\, artists
 \, and science enthusiasts eager to explore the techniques of preserving s
 pecimens in liquid mediums. Discover how to create striking wet specimens 
 that showcase the beauty and complexity of the natural world.\nThis class 
 begins promptly at 10am and lasts approximately 2.5 hours.\nThe first half
  of class you will be given a short lecture on how to prepare and preserve
  your own specimen. We’ll cover cleaning\, fixing\, and storing\, ensuri
 ng you gain confidence in each step of the process.\nIn the second half of
  class you will get hands on and inject a palm sized octopus that you can 
 take home and display.  Additionally\, you will receive a preserved speci
 men (large tentacle) and place it in a globe of liquid medium\nYou will al
 so learn the safety protocols for working with preservation chemicals and 
 handling biological materials\, ensuring a safe and responsible workshop e
 nvironment.\nExplore innovative ways to present your wet specimens\, enhan
 cing their aesthetic appeal while maintaining their scientific integrity.\
 nJoin us for an engaging and educational experience that combines art\, sc
 ience\, and a deep appreciation for biodiversity. No prior experience is n
 ecessary—just bring your curiosity and passion for the natural world! By
  the end of the workshop\, you’ll have a stunning preserved specimen to 
 take home and display.\nFor more information\, please visit our FAQ page a
 t https://thesleepingsirensoddities.com/faq\n \nJoin us for an engaging 
 and educational experience that combines art\, science\, and a deep apprec
 iation for biodiversity. No prior experience is necessary—just bring you
 r curiosity and passion for the natural world! By the end of the workshop\
 , you’ll have a stunning preserved specimen to take home and display.\n\
 nBoletos: https://www.showpass.com/vancouver-oddities-curiosities-expo-202
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