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Discussing Convention Safety with Voice Actor Gregg Berger

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019Sean Z

To discuss the issue of fan and guest safety, we spoke to veteran voice actor Gregg Berger at the recent SacAnime convention in Sacramento, California.

The Therapeutic Value of Model Railroading

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019Davevollmer10

I’m a model railroader. To me there’s something so wonderfully comforting to recreate the heyday of American railroading—itself an undeniable driving force behind the superpower we eventually became—in miniature.

Denver Pop Culture Con 2019: GeekDad Diary – The Con With Kids

June 4, 2019June 3, 2019Eric Parrish1

This weekend, GeekDad was privileged to attend the Denver Pop Culture Con (DPCC), which can be a unique experience with kids in tow.

The LEGO Star Wars BOOST Droid Commander Set features three famous droids.Image Credit: the LEGO Group

The Force Is With the LEGO ‘Star Wars’ BOOST Droid Commander Set

May 4, 2019May 3, 2019Michael Kaufman

You don’t need to be a kid on Tatooine to build and code a few droids. Announced for May the Fourth, the new LEGO ‘Star Wars’ BOOST Droid Commander set lets builders code and play with three iconic ‘Star Wars’ droids.

Learn Entry-Level Astronomy With National Geographic’s ‘Backyard Guide to the Night Sky’

April 25, 2019April 24, 2019Jenny Bristol

Study the night sky from your own backyard, with your kids, your friends, or just yourself, but don’t forget to bring a guide!

Conceptual illustration of the entry gate at LEGOLAND New York Resort.

Building Up to LEGOLAND New York Resort

April 9, 2019April 8, 2019Michael Kaufman

The upcoming LEGOLAND New York Resort has lots of amazing things coming for us, and they made a few announcements in lower Manhattan last week.

Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: Enters The VOID

April 4, 2019April 3, 2019Adam DiMuzio

I’m not sure I’ll ever write geekier words: the family went inside a Star Wars-based Virtual Reality experience and it was the experience I’ve wanted since 1977.

The CAMP stage hosts performances and workshops.

This One Time at CAMP

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019Michael Kaufman

This CAMP is an experience and store unlike anything you’ve seen, and there’s a surprise that makes it even better.

Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: Star Wars: “Galaxy’s Edge”

March 14, 2019March 13, 2019Adam DiMuzio

Patience as we wait for the opening of Star Wars: “Galaxy’s Edge” at Walt Disney World (or Disneyland, if that’s the coast you’re on. Living in Florida, however, means we wait an extra few months).

Star Wars “Galaxy’s Edge” at Disneyland, Walt Disney World Opening Dates Announced!

March 7, 2019March 7, 2019Matt Blum

Now we now how long we have to wait to fly the Millennium Falcon! It is going to be EPIC!

Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: Diving Into SeaWorld

February 20, 2019February 19, 2019Adam DiMuzio1

SeaWorld is an often over-looked park by general visitors but has a lot of fun within it. It is packed with fantastic rides.

‘The LEGO Movie 2’ Set Reviews

February 7, 2019February 6, 2019Michael J.

Which of the two $30 sets from The LEGO Movie 2 is a better deal, Rex’s Rex-treme Offroader! or Ultrakatty & Warrior Lucy!? Then duck and cover because Benny’s Space Squad is a nostalgia bomb!

King Tut With Kids

January 22, 2019January 21, 2019Angela Leach

Join us for a day at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, where we experience The Discovery of King Tut exhibit and explore Howard Carter’s amazing find.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Trailer Video Will Blow Fans’ Minds

December 26, 2018December 26, 2018Matt Blum

Every ‘Star Wars’ fan in the galaxy will want to see this video. Trust me.

2018 LEGO Idea Book Roundup From No Starch Press

November 15, 2018November 14, 2018Jenny Bristol

Learn about No Starch Press’s latest slate of LEGO idea books!

Gift Idea: Get the GeekDad Books for the Geeky Parents in Your Life!

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018Ken Denmead

One of the most important things we can do with our kids is spend time with them, playing games and building projects together. The GeekDad books are filled with great, geeky projects for parents and kids of all ages to share and enjoy.

Step Back in Time With Your Kids for Shrinky Dinks’ 45th Birthday!

November 10, 2018November 9, 2018Jenny Bristol

TIL that Shrinky Dinks came out the same year that I did: 1973. October 19th, to be exact.

Scary Bad Halloween Jokes for the Whole Family

October 30, 2018October 29, 2018Angela Leach1

It’s always a good time for a bad joke. Halloween gives us all kinds of monsters and mayhem to play with. We think it is a ghoulishly good time for some ammunition when the neighborhood kids need a little trick with their treat. Enjoy these fun and awful Halloween jokes!

8 Tips for Carving an Amazing Pumpkin From the “Pumpkin Guru”

October 23, 2018October 22, 2018Dave Banks1

Just in time for Halloween, renowned pumpkin carver Jon Neill shares his tips and tricks for carving amazing pumpkins!

Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: The World of Coca-Cola

October 16, 2018October 15, 2018Adam DiMuzio

Now… I know what you’re saying. The World of Coca-Cola isn’t a museum per se. I can’t argue with that. At least when I took them to the Guinness Book of World Records museum it had “museum” in the title. The World of Coca-Cola… not so much.

Zendure Passport Travel Adapter: Travel With Power

October 9, 2018October 8, 2018Skip Owens

International travel can be fun, but figuring out how to keep all of your electronics powered can be a real pain. The Zendure Passport Travel Adapter has you covered for just about anywhere you want to travel, all in a single device (no attachments or adapters needed).

Keystone Comic Con – Year One Recap

September 22, 2018September 21, 2018Ray Goldfield

Few first-year conventions have a pedigree like Keystone Comic Con.

Talk and Build Like a Pirate With the LEGO Pirate Roller Coaster

September 19, 2018September 18, 2018Jenny Bristol

LEGO my pirate treasure! This year, spend Talk Like a Pirate Day assembling your new LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Pirate Roller Coaster set!

A GeekDad Takes Southampton’s Chantry Island Tour

August 31, 2018August 30, 2018Brad Moon

If you visit Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula area, be sure to check out the family-friendly Chantry Island tour out of Southampton, taking in an 1800s-era lighthouse, light keeper’s cottage, and a protected migratory bird sanctuary.

Top 3 Things To Do In Chicago

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018Anthony Karcz

We recently got a chance to hit the Windy City for a week. Cowed by the sheer number of things we wanted to do, we were still able to pack in enough to give us a tantalizing taste of the city and what it has to offer.