The main event takes place on Saturday, August 15, from 11am to 5pm, but the fun lasts all weekend with events like the Geocaching International Film Festival on Friday and the Washington State Geocaching Association’s Going APE Mega-Event on Sunday.
ITINERARY
While the main event is on Saturday, the celebration takes place all weekend—not to mention any down time can be spent finding some of Seattle’s amazing geocaches.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
10:00am - Seattle Adventure begins
If you’ve never been to Seattle, there are plenty of must-sees. Let this adventure guide you to all the best spots in the Emerald City. (More info)
Available: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 10am to Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 5pm
10:00am - Quirky Seattle Adventure begins
Not into all the touristy stuff? Take a look at the lesser-known gems that Seattle has to offer like Bruce Lee’s grave, Kurt Cobain’s favorite bench and more.(More info)
Available: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 10am to Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 5pm
10:00am - Ballard at Night Adventure begins
Grab a UV light, magnetic tool and mirror to explore Seattle's Scandinavian fishing neighborhood turned trendy hot spot.(More info)
Available: Tuesday, August 11 at 10am through August 18
10:00am - Explore Georgetown Adventure Begins
Journey south of Seattle to explore Georgetown where the industrial warehouse district meets bohemian blue-collar chic.(More info)
Available: Tuesday, August 11 at 10am through August 18
Thursday, August 13, 2015
7:00pm to 9:00pm - Welcome to Seattle Event with HQ Keg Squad (GC5TBX0)
7:00pm - Seattle Brewery Tour begins
Whether you love IPAs, Stouts, Porters or Lagers, Seattle is known for its delicious micro-brewed beers. Tour the tasty breweries of Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. (More info)
Available: Thursday, August 13 at 7pm through August 18
Friday, August 14, 2015
8:00pm to 10:00pm - Geocaching International Film Festival aka GIFF (GC5K6WQ)
Saturday, August 15, 2015
11:00 AM - Block Party Begin 11:05 AM - Group Photo: in Solstice Plaza
11:10 AM - Block Party & Kid’s Adventures Begin (More info)
12:00 PM - Share Your Geocaching Stories with CacherAudio.com: On the Main Stage
12:15 PM - Kids Meet Signal: Stumpy’s Hideaway
1:30 PM - The Adventures of Trackables & Geocoins with Moun10bike: On the Main Stage
2:00 PM - Share Your Geocaching Stories with CacherAudio.com: On the Main Stage
3:00 PM - Reviewer Panel: On the Main Stage
4:30 PM - Meet Signal: On the Main Stage
4:45 PM - Closing Statements with Bryan & Jeremy: On the Main Stage
5:00 PM - Block Party Adventures Close & Event Ends
Sunday, August 16, 2015
10:00am to 2:00pm - WSGA’s Going APE Mega-Event (GC5F58Q)
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
5:00pm - Seattle Adventures End
ACTIVITIES
Block Party Adventure
Grab your geo-team and embark on this adventure that takes you on a journey celebrating 15 Years of Geocaching.
Available: Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 11am to 5pm
http://blockparty.guide
Food Truck Court
Geocaching can make you hungry, that’s why we have some of Seattle’s best food trucks joining us at Block Party, including: The Cheese Wizards, No Bones About It, Secret Sausage, Chopstix and more.
Available: Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 11am to 5pm
Geocaching HQ Geocache (GCK25B)
Add another smiley to your Geocaching profile and a one-of-a-kind icon to your stats page. Find the famous Geocaching HQ geocache normally located in the Geocaching HQ lobby.
Available: Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 11am to 5pm
Geocaching Seminars
Step up your geocaching game with seminars on finding, hiding and other topics.
When: Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 11am to 5pm
12:00 PM - Share Your Geocaching Stories with CacherAudio.com: Wade and Adam from CacherAudio.com want to hear and record your stories for an upcoming podcast on the Main Stage.
1:30 PM - The Adventures of Trackables & Geocoins: Learn the history and adventures of Geocoins, Travel Bugs and other trackables with the Geocoin inventor himself, Moun10bike.
2:00 PM - Share Your Geocaching Stories with CacherAudio.com: Wade and Adam from CacherAudio.com want to hear and record your stories for an upcoming podcast on the Main Stage.
3:00 PM - Reviewer Panel: Ask the reviewers questions, get their opinions on geocaching issues and put faces to the community volunteers at this panel hosted by Geocaching HQ’s LutherNation.
4:30 PM - Meet Signal and Geocaching HQ’ers: The official Geocaching mascot, Signal the Frog, along with several Geocaching HQ staff, will be on the main stage to meet geocachers, take photos and give plenty of high-fives.
4:45 PM - Closing Statements: Join us as Jeremy Irish and Bryan Roth, two of the founders of Geocaching.com, wrap up Geocaching Block Party 2015.
Geocaching International Film Festival (GC5K6WQ)
Kick back on the soft grass of Seattle’s beautiful Gas Works Park and watch geocaching films from around the world.
When: Friday, August 14, 2015 from 8pm to 10pm
WSGA’s Going APE Mega-Event (GC5F58Q)
On Sunday, head to WSGA’s Going APE Mega-Event . Aside from rubbing elbows with many of the Pacific Northwest’s geocachers, you’ll also be able to walk through the spooky 2-mile-long tunnel of light, find one of Washington’s oldest geocaches and visit the APE tribute geocache. Plus, you’ll also earn a unique souvenir for your geocaching profile.
When: Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 10am to 2pm
HQ GeoTour
Enjoy “The Geocacher’s Guide to the Center of Our Universe.” Created for the 2013 Geocaching Block Party by Geocaching HQ employees, this GeoTour takes you to our favorite spots in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. The geocaches are within walking distance and are available year-round. Note: HQ GeoTour Passports and final stamps are available at the welcome tent the day of the main event.
Available: anytime
Trackable Trading
We have a special spot for you to trade and discover trackables from all over the world.