KIZUNA QUEST has just launched in North America, bringing families a simple new way to turn everyday time together into meaningful conversation. Players draw from a 52-card deck, take turns leading the “quest,” read the prompts aloud, and share their answers—no complicated rules, preparation, winners, or losers. The cards are designed to spark laughter, memories, honest feelings, and deeper connection, making KIZUNA QUEST especially appealing for parents and kids, but also useful for couples, friends, educators, and coaches. The game is launching through Kickstarter, with early-bird pricing and special backer rewards available at launch.

The Maryland Renaissance Festival, a tradition for the entire family, begins its 50th season August 29th and runs Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day Monday through October 25th for nine weekends of thrills, feasting, handmade crafts, entertainment and merriment in Crownsville, near Annapolis, Maryland. Unique among renaissance festivals, the Maryland Renaissance Festival utilizes a storyline, and each season progresses forward through the reign of Henry VIII and tells the story of his six wives. This season's story: 1540: The King's new marriage & the 50th Harvest Festival.

What if the darkness is where you shine the brightest? From the acclaimed children’s book by April Genevieve Tucholke, Beatrice Likes the Dark is an imaginative production that blends magic, music, shadow play, and heartfelt storytelling in a celebration of curiosity, courage, and connection. When Beatrice casts a spell for endless darkness, she discovers that even the things we fear most can become beautiful when brought into the light. Overflowing with wonder, humor, and theatrical ingenuity, Beatrice Likes the Dark is a luminous reminder that families—and communities—shine brightest when every voice belongs.

Boolean Girl's Fall Coding Clubhouse begins in October! Girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-8 are welcome to join us Saturday mornings to learn coding & engineering from our rockstar instructors. New to Boolean Girl? The first class is free!

Step into a world of spine-tingling fun at The Haunted Lab, the ultimate family-friendly Halloween experience all month long! Alongside all your favorite weekend Lab activities, guests of all ages can dive into (not so) spooky science adventures in the decorated Lab.