The Global Game Jam® is an annual event usually occurring over a weekend in January. In today’s heavily connected world, GGJ brings people together to share creativity through video games. The GGJ is essentially a hackathon* focused on game development. It is the world's largest game creation event around the … [Read more...] about Hybrid: The Global Game Jam 2022
Games, Arts & Crafts
FREE PAX online gaming convention
PAX is a series of gaming conventions held in Seattle, Boston, Melbourne, Philadelphia, and San Antonio. Each PAX is a show dedicated to supporting and celebrating video and tabletop gaming. It's an expensive gig that we don't usually promote, but for those who are interested in gaming, PAX West is a splurge that we … [Read more...] about FREE PAX online gaming convention
Shakespeare summer 2021 events around Puget Sound
William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet who lived the late 16th and early 17th century. He wrote dozens of plays; including histories about English kings, tragedies such as Macbeth and Hamlet, a long list of comedies, poems, and over 100 sonnets (a poem of fourteen lines). Known as "The Bard" (which … [Read more...] about Shakespeare summer 2021 events around Puget Sound
Free fun things to do at the library might surprise you
Libraries are a great resource for anyone looking for fun, free things to do, as well as someone who wants to learn a new skill or needs help with technology, learning, languages, and more. There is more to do at the library than you might ever imagine. Besides checking out books, you can take advantage of the … [Read more...] about Free fun things to do at the library might surprise you
Summer camps & school break camps
We've updated our summer camps list for 2021 and indicated those that are cancelled and those that are accepting registration. There is a lot of variety in summer camps schedules and activities in the Seattle-Tacoma metro region. There are day camps, weekly camps, half-day camps, full day camps, and overnight camps. … [Read more...] about Summer camps & school break camps
All about cloth face masks: wearing, making, donating
As of April 7, 2020, we’ve updated this information about the use of cloth face masks based on information published by CDC and Washington State Department of Health. Anytime you are in within six feet of someone, tiny droplets from talking, as well as from sneezing or coughing can land on nearby people and surfaces … [Read more...] about All about cloth face masks: wearing, making, donating
Free printable coloring and activity pages for kids and adults
Here's a list of printable coloring pages for your kids or the kid in you! Download and print these free coloring pages for a rainy day activity, to support Seattle sports teams, during the Christmas holiday, or any time you or kids are looking for something fun and cheap to pass the time. We love it because anyone can … [Read more...] about Free printable coloring and activity pages for kids and adults
