This week in
#steampunk: Swan song for WWWC; Big River festival gets city approval; “Firefly” animated series in the works; Mini review of “The Bride!”; New steampunk group in York, U.K.; Weekend calendar; Kickstarter updates.
https://steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steampunk-digest-march-20-2026Excellent news for fans of “Firefly,” as actor Nathan Fillion announced plans to produce an animated version of the sci-fi series, with most of the cast members presumably reprising their roles. The series is a favorite among many
#steampunk fans.
https://steampunk-explorer.com/news/animated-firefly-series-works-stars-reveal
Animated ‘Firefly’ Series Is in the Works, Stars Reveal
Nathan Fillion and other cast members from the fan-favorite space Western series announced plans for an animated version during a panel at Awesome Con.
This weekend’s
#steampunk calendar: WWWC in Arizona, plus MegaCon Orlando, Lost Coast Steampunk Convivial, Boston’s Monthly Steampunk Gathering, and two events in the U.K.
https://steampunk-explorer.com/news/weekend-calendar-wwwc-megacon-boston-steampunks-and-more
Weekend Calendar: WWWC, MegaCon, Boston Steampunks, and More
The final Wild Wild West Steampunk Con takes place this weekend, but that’s not all, as other events are happening elsewhere. Here’s a rundown.
Preview: The 14th and final Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention happens this weekend in Tucson, AZ. The organizers said it won’t be a “quiet goodbye.”
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Into the Sunset: Final WWWC Slated for March 19-22
The organizers of the Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention will mark the end of an era as the 14th and final gathering takes place in Tucson, Arizona. Here’s a preview.
This week in
#steampunk: Big River festival hits road bump; Reader survey results; Clockwork Alchemy early-bird registration; Steam Powered Giraffe tour dates; Abney Park streaming concert; Prof. Elemental stars in children’s book.
#digest https://steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steampunk-digest-march-13-2026The Big River Steampunk Festival hit an unexpected snag as the Hannibal, Mo., city council delayed what is usually a routine vote to approve the permit. They’ll consider it again on March 17. The festival is set for Labor Day Weekend.
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Big River Festival Hits Snag as Hannibal City Council Delays Approval Vote
The city council tabled what is usually a routine vote to approve the steampunk festival, after a councilmember raised objections. The body will consider it again later this month.
Clockwork Alchemy, the SF Bay Area
#steampunk convention, is open for business. The organizers are accepting pre-registrations and vendor applications. It’s set for Oct. 16-18.
https://steampunk-explorer.com/news/registrations-vendor-applications-open-2026-clockwork-alchemy
Registrations, Vendor Applications Open for 2026 Clockwork Alchemy
The Clockwork Alchemy steampunk convention is now officially open for business, as the organizers are accepting pre-registrations along with applications for the Artists’ Bazaar, the event’s vendor area. The convention is scheduled for Oct. 16-18 at the Grand Bay Hotel SF in Redwood City, California, near San Francisco. That’s the same venue that hosted the event last year.
The Steampunk Explorer came into this world on March 6, 2018, and the gears are still turning eight years later. Here are some thoughts on this milestone, plus a closer look at last year’s reader survey.
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The Steampunk Explorer Turns 8
The Steampunk Explorer came into this world on March 6, 2018, and the gears are still turning eight years later. Here are some thoughts as we reach this milestone, plus a closer look at last year’s reader survey.
This week in
#steampunk: March Streaming Guide: Murdoch Mysteries, Young Sherlock, and more; The Bride! arrives in theaters; Bandcamp Friday; Dates announced for Clockwork Alchemy, Duel at Dusk; Weekend happenings; Kickstarter updates.
#digest https://steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steampunk-digest-march-6-2026Here’s our March
#steampunk streaming guide, including a new season of “Murdoch Mysteries” plus the new Guy Ritchie series “Young Sherlock.” Also: HBO Max is streaming “The Bride of Frankenstein” as “The Bride!” arrives in theaters.
https://steampunk-explorer.com/articles/streaming-guide-march-2026
Streaming Guide − March 2026
Highlights include a new season of Murdoch Mysteries on Acorn TV and the premiere of Guy Ritchie’s Young Sherlock on Prime Video. And HBO Max will stream the 1935 classic The Bride of Frankenstein just as The Bride! hits theaters.
