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Revisiting Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

March 24, 2018March 23, 2018Brad Moon1

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is a great family activity if you’re in downtown Toronto, and the glass tunnel Dangerous Lagoon is a highlight.

Tulip Ride 2018 With Katee Sackhoff and Tricia Helfer

March 10, 2018March 10, 2018Will James2

Tulip Ride 2018 is coming on April 21, 2018, and with it, a chance to not only support the Seattle Humane Society, but also a chance to meet Katee Sackhoff and Tricia Helfer.

Hanging Out at Toronto’s The Rec Room

March 5, 2018March 4, 2018Brad Moon1

If you find yourself in downtown Toronto with some time to kill, The Rec Room is definitely worth a visit. Especially if you like the combinations of video games and good food.

Tony DiTerlizzi poster for Norman Rockwell Museum

Tony DiTerlizzi Exhibit at the Norman Rockwell Museum

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018Jonathan H. Liu

This past November, the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA, unveiled a new exhibit, ‘Never Abandon Imagination: The Fantastical Art of Tony DiTerlizzi.’ I had a chance to chat with DiTerlizzi about the exhibit, his inspirations, and (of course) ‘Star Wars.’

LEGO Celebrates 60th Anniversary With NYC LEGO Brick Stunt!

January 26, 2018Jenny Bristol

Today and this weekend, go to New York City’s Flatiron Plaza to check out LEGO’s 60th anniversary stunt!

GeekDad Highlights From Day 1 Of CES 2018

January 11, 2018January 11, 2018Skip Owens

Got a great start to CES this year by meeting with a wide variety of people about their products. This article is just a taste of my highlights from Day 1 at CES with more in-depth coverage of some of these products to come…

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Run the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon to Get Real Bling

January 4, 2018January 3, 2018Anthony Karcz1

runDisney is offering up an all-new way to get your Star Wars run on this year! The Star Wars Virtual Half marathon will get you a real medal, with bonus bling for anyone participating in the Dark Side Half.

My GeekDad Family Adventure to Expedition: Bigfoot!

January 3, 2018January 3, 2018Preston Burt2

In the mountains of North Georgia lurks something mysterious, just waiting to be discovered. If you’re a fan of roadside attractions, then you may already be aware of Expedition: Bigfoot! If not, pack your bags.

Six Flags New England Holiday in the Park

Six Flags Holiday in the Park: Hometown Feel

December 12, 2017December 28, 2017Corrina Lawson2

Despite the chill of winter, the Six Flags New England Holiday in the Park is a warm event full of the sentiment of the holidays.

There’s No Place Like Disneyland for the Holidays

December 10, 2017December 28, 2017Whit Honea

Perry Como sang that “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays,” but that’s because he never visited Disneyland in December.

Up Close and Personal With LAIKA at the Portland Art Museum

December 2, 2017January 25, 2018Jonathan H. Liu

The Portland Art Museum currently has a special exhibit called ‘Animating Life: The Art, Science, and Wonder of LAIKA’ that gives you an up close look at the making of the studio’s four stop-motion films.

‘Illusion’ Exhibit at OMSI

November 28, 2017December 14, 2017Jonathan H. Liu

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is hosting a new exhibit: ‘Illusion.’

Experiencing History First-Hand: The Somme and Compiègne

November 10, 2017August 9, 2020Rob Huddleston1

Join my family and me as we tour two key World War I sites: its bloodiest battle and the place where it ended

GeekDad Visits Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary and Esther the Wonder Pig

November 5, 2017April 23, 2020Brad Moon

Have you heard of Esther the Wonder Pig? She’s a pig—the name kind of gives that away—and she’s been the subject of a ‘New York Times’ bestseller book and a social media star. She’s also the namesake resident of the Happily Ever Esther farm sanctuary near Toronto. My family took the tour and met Esther.

A Trip to Sugar Factory; the ‘Willy Wonka’ of Restaurants

October 18, 2017Tony Nunes1

Who hasn’t watched ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ or read Roald Dahl’s books without imagining partaking in such magical concoctions? We took a family trip to the recently opened Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT to see if it comes close.

Get Your Tickets for Wordstock

October 7, 2017Jonathan H. Liu

If you live in Portland, Oregon, and you love books (to some people that may be redundant), then you should get your tickets for the Wordstock book festival!

Six Flags Fright Fest: Frightening Fun

October 4, 2017Corrina Lawson

Six Flags Fright Fest is the place to go when you want to immerse yourself in a horror movie.

Rock and Shock Festival Coming October 13th-15th

October 3, 2017December 13, 2017Ricardo Rebelo

The Rock and Shock Horror Film and Music Festival comes this month!

Family Travel and Camp Vibes With KOA

September 28, 2017November 8, 2021Tony Nunes

No matter the season, Kampgrounds of America (KOA) have almost 500 locations promising camp vibes and redefined camping tailor made for family travel. But what if you don’t like camping?

GeekDad Travels: Red Wall Garden Hotel Is an Oasis in Beijing’s Insanity

September 23, 2017Jamie Greene

Stay at the Red Wall Garden Hotel in Beijing, and it will likely be the touchstone property that you compare every other hotel to during your visit to China. It’s just that good.

Get Your Tickets Now for Pop-Up Magazine Fall Issue

September 21, 2017Jonathan H. Liu

Pop-Up Magazine is a “live magazine,” and tickets are now on sale for its fall tour.

’50 Cities of the U.S.A.’ Featuring… Cheyenne, Wyoming!

September 5, 2017Patricia Vollmer

To celebrate this week’s release of ’50 Cities of the U.S.A.,’ GeekDad takes us to Cheyenne, Wyoming!

Gen Con Info Dump (With Photos!), Part 3

August 30, 2017Jonathan H. Liu2

Let’s wrap up the Gen Con Info Dump with Saturday and Sunday!

Gen Con 2017: Steve Jackson Games – ‘Munchkin’ and More

August 29, 2017December 13, 2017John Booth

I always look forward to visiting the Steve Jackson Games team at Gen Con. Here’s what’s new this year!

Gen Con Info Dump (With Photos!), Part 2

August 28, 2017Jonathan H. Liu2

Welcome back to my Day 2 Gen Con recap!

Gen Con Info Dump (With Photos!), Part 1

August 27, 2017Jonathan H. Liu2

I’ve got a pile of photos and stories from Gen Con, so let’s dive in! Here’s Day 1 (and a half).

GeekDad Visits the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy on Cape Cod

August 26, 2017Brad Moon1

My family and I just returned from our every-three-years (triennial?) trip to Provincetown on the tip of Cape Cod. This year, spurred by an interest in learning more about the white sharks that are increasingly in the news, we also drove to Chatham, home of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy.

Three geeky families joined forces and experienced an eclipse-inspired road trip vacation to Tennessee.

Family Eclipse Vacation – Totality Worth It

August 23, 2017Andrew Terranova3

For months, our family had planned an eclipse vacation traveling from New Jersey to Tennessee to get a view of the solar eclipse within the path of totality.