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SUMMARY:MIBBB Fest inspires out-of-this-world Scavenger Hunt at Westfield Southcenter Mall
DESCRIPTION:Explore Seattle Southside is inviting Earthlings and extraterrestrials alike to embark on an out-of-this-world quest with “The Southcenter Files\,” a free\, phone-based scavenger hunt happening June 13–20 at Westfield Southcenter Mall. \nThe fun new interactive event is part of the 2025 Men in Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB Fest)\, a celebration of the region’s UFO history\, including the infamous 1947 “Maury Island Incident.” \nVisitors can channel their inner secret agent as they scan hidden clues\, solve cosmic puzzles\, and explore the mall in an entirely new way. \n“This free out-of-this-world experience is part escape room\, part space race\, and 100% fun\,” organizers said. \nExplore Seattle Southside already sent out an “Alienvitation” to welcome back extraterrestrial visitors to Seattle Southside…and now they’re inviting anyone who’d like to become an agent to drop by the mall and use their mobile device to scan hidden clues\, solve cosmic puzzles\, and explore Westfield Southcenter in a whole new way. \nStop by Westfield Southcenter mall in the week leading up to the 2025 Men in Black Birthday Bash (June 13-20)\, and use your smartphone to uncover interactive puzzles scattered throughout the mall. Solve the clues and beam up your entries to complete this self-guided mission for a chance to unlock stellar prizes like: \n\nTwo standard Squishables (up to $65 value each)\nTwo tickets to MIBBB Fest  $100 gift card to Marugame Udon\nWestfield Southcenter Mall gift certificates\nExclusive offers\nA Labubu surprise box (6 dolls)\nTickets to Saucers & Sass: Movie\, Trivia & Drag Night\n\n“We wanted to create something that sparks curiosity\, complements our Maury Island Incident mall installation\, and invites people to explore our region—and Westfield Southcenter—in an unexpected way. The UFO Scavenger Hunt blends family fun with local lore in a way only Seattle Southside can\,” said Mark Everton\, CEO of Explore Seattle Southside. \nThis free out-of-this-world experience is part escape room\, part space race\, and 100% fun.  Just bring your curiosity and your phone. \nPick up your mission instructions at the mall by scanning posters that have a QR code. \nFor more information about 2025 MIBBB Fest events: \n\nVisit the MIBBB Fest website\nFollow MIBBB on Facebook \nFollow MIBBB on Instagram\n\nAbout MIBBB Fest\nHeld each year in Des Moines\, WA\, MIBBB Fest commemorates history’s first alleged encounter with the so-called Men in Black\, the infamous 1947 Maury Island Incident\, and the top-secret government intervention that followed. This local festival was founded in 2022 by a small group of Des Moines residents\, including Des Moines natives Steve and Melody Edmiston\, who are passionate about sharing the fascinating stories of their hometown’s history.
URL:https://waterlandblog.com/event/mibbb-fest-inspires-out-of-this-world-scavenger-hunt-at-westfield-southcenter-mall/
LOCATION:Westfield Southcenter Mall\, 2800 Southcenter Mall\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98188\, United States
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SUMMARY:Men in Black Festival announces fun new ‘Alien Abduction Look-Alike’ contest for MIBBB Fest on June 13
DESCRIPTION:Calling all alien abductees! The annual Men in Black Birthday Bash\, aka MIBBB Fest\, will kick off on Friday\, June 13\, 2025 with a fun new event – the Colleen Rafferty Look-Alike Contest. \nThe contest\, which will be held at Marina Mercantile from 6:30–8:30 p.m.\, is inspired by the character of Colleen Rafferty\, played by Kate McKinnon on Saturday Night Live. The recurring Rafferty character is interviewed by government agents after allegedly being kidnapped by aliens – here’s a sample sketch: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to come to this event dressed as their version of Colleen (or Carl) Rafferty. \n“We can’t wait to be in a room of Colleen and Carl Raffertys and create a space where they can share their favorite stories\,” said MIBBB Fest co-founder Steve Edmiston. “We believe the tickets for this free event in this cozy venue will go quickly.” \nTickets Are Free But Act Fast\nFree tickets are now available at Eventbrite. \nThe event is open to anyone 21+\, and will be held at Marina Mercantile in Des Moines (map below). \nThe look-alike event is non-commercial; free for participants to enter; no purchase is required; and no endorsements are implied. Complete look-alike contest rules (and award categories) will be posted before June 13. \nMIBBB Fest commemorates the appearance of UFOs off Maury Island\, WA and the world’s first encounter with the iconic Men in Black. On June 21\, 1947\, Harold Dahl of Tacoma reported six flying saucers off the shores of Maury Island. The next morning\, Dahl alleged he was visited by the first “Man in Black.” Dahl’s story helped launch 1947’s “Summer of the Saucers\,” when thousands of UFOs were reported worldwide (watch the award-winning short film here). \nMIBBB Fest is anchored by its signature cosplay event\, the Men in Black Birthday Bash on Saturday\, June 21\, held at the Quarterdeck in Des Moines with a view across Puget Sound to Maury Island. \nIn the days leading up to the event\, ticket-holders receive multiple “mission briefs” explaining the history and mythology of the Maury Island Incident. \nAdditional events for the weeklong MIBBB Fest will be announced soon. For more information\, including news about additional events: \n\nVisit the MIBBB Fest website\nFollow MIBBB on Facebook \nFollow MIBBB on Instagram\n\n\n\n\nAbout MIBBB Fest\nHeld each year in Des Moines\, WA\, MIBBB Fest commemorates history’s first alleged encounter with the so-called Men in Black\, the infamous 1947 Maury Island Incident\, and the top-secret government intervention that followed. This local festival was founded in 2022 by a small group of Des Moines residents\, including Des Moines natives Steve and Melody Edmiston\, who are passionate about sharing the fascinating stories of their hometown’s history. \nAbout Steve Edmiston\nSteve is an appointee to the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau\, and has keynoted the Washington State Historical Society\, Smith Tower Rumrunners Club\, McMenamin’s History Pubs\, conferences\, festivals\, historical societies\, and business groups.  He is also a business\, entertainment\, Intellectual Property attorney\, and independent film screenwriter/producer. He is credited with four feature films (including Lifetime’s Crimes of the Past). His award-winning shorts include The Maury Island Incident\, The Day My Parents Became Cool\,and Thr33. Click here to learn more about Steve Edmiston. \nMarina Mercantile is located at 22341 Marina View Drive S.\, Suite A\, Des Moines\, WA 98198:
URL:https://waterlandblog.com/event/men-in-black-festival-announces-fun-new-alien-abduction-look-alike-contest-for-mibbb-fest-on-june-13/
LOCATION:Marina Mercantile\, 22341 Marine View Drive S.\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
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