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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’ MIBBB Fest Bash is at the Quarterdeck on Saturday\, June 21
DESCRIPTION:Holy flying saucers! The Men in Black Birthday Bash (aka MIBBB Fest) is landing again starting June 13\, 2025\, bigger\, funnier and quirkier than ever in 2025. \nThis year’s celebration of the Washington State origins of the mythic Men in Black will boast nine days of events. \nThe festival commemorates the historic Maury Island Incident. This 1947 UFO sighting prompted the first reported encounter with a Man in Black\, right here in the Pacific Northwest. \nThe festival’s signature cosplay event\, the Men in Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB Fest)\, happens at the Quarterdeck in Des Moines on Saturday\, June 21. Guests come dressed in variations of black and white for an evening of music\, entertainment and quirky traditions that celebrate the origin story of the iconic Men in Black. The Waterland Arcade hosts an afterparty with DJ’d\, space-themed music. Bash attendees and cosplayers will receive a discounted entry. \nFull Event Schedule\nHere’s a complete rundown of MIBBB Fest 2025 special events: \n\nFriday\, June 13\, 5:30 p.m. – Alien Abductee Colleen Rafferty Look-alike Contest: Marina Mercantile\, Des Moines. Sponsored by Harper Studios. Free with ticket.\nJune 13-20 – Alien-vitation Scavenger Hunt: Westfield Southcenter Mall\, daily during mall hours. Sponsored by Explore Seattle Southside. Free\, no ticket required.\nJune 20\, 6:30 p.m. – Alien-vitation Saucers with Sass: Maury Island Incident film screening and drag queen trivia contest\, AMC Southcenter 16 Theater. Sponsored by Explore Seattle Southside. Ticketed.\nJune 21\, 5:30 p.m. – Men in Black Birthday Bash: Quarterdeck\, Des Moines. Ticketed.\nJune 22\, 11:00 a.m. – Sparky’s Revenge Dog Flying Disc Tournament: Des Moines Field House. Sponsored by Destination Des Moines featuring Summit Disc Dogs. Free\, no ticket required.\n\nTickets & Info\nTickets for all events are available at Eventbrite.
URL:https://waterlandblog.com/event/men-in-black-mibbb-fest-bash-is-at-the-quarterdeck-on-saturday-june-21/
LOCATION:The Quarterdeck\, 22307 Dock Ave S.\, Unit 1\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
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SUMMARY:'The Maury Island Incident' film screening & trivia night will be June 20 at AMC Southcenter
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in our region’s UFO history and mythology at the special Men In Black Birthday Bash “Saucers and Sass” event on Friday night\, June 20\, 2025! \nIt will include a big-screen showing of the multiple award-winning The Maury Island Incident film\, and will be followed by a drag queen-hosted sci-fi trivia contest and party. \n\nWHAT: “Alienvitation” Saucers & Sass Movie & Trivia Night\nWHERE: AMC Southcenter 16 Theaters\, 3600 Southcenter Mall\, Tukwila\, WA 98188\nWHEN: Friday\, June 20\, 2025: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.\n\n“It’s an out-of-this-world night presented by Explore Seattle Southside. Come see The Maury Island Incident film on the BIG screen at the AMC Southcenter 16 Theaters\, followed by sci-fi themed trivia\, prizes\, and performances—all hosted by our favorite drag queen! \nMovie is ticketed; trivia contest\, snacks included.  \nCash bar.  \nSpace is limited. \nGet Tix Here
URL:https://waterlandblog.com/event/the-maury-island-incident-film-screening-trivia-night-will-be-june-20-at-amc-southcenter/
LOCATION:AMC Southcenter\, 3600 Southcenter Mall\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98188\, United States
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