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Ending Soon: Galactic Gathering – A Selfie Space Oddity

Calling all space fans! There is a great, FREE exhibit – Galactic Gathering – coming to Virginia Beach Town Center for a limited time. Social Distancing and CDC guidelines will be followed.

Where: Town Center in Virginia Beach 

When: October 24 – 31, 2020

Cost: Free and open to the public

Description of Outdoor Exhibit: In a town of center in a galaxy really, really, close you will discover an eclectic odd spaceport filled with all kinds of past and present travelers from all over the known and unknown universe. This Galactic Gathering of hero’s, villains, aliens, droids and all types of spacecraft is in temporary orbit around Town Center of Virginia Beach from October 24th through the 31st. We invite you to bring your cameras, dress in your favorite costume and explore this cyber intergalactic convergence featuring over 18 unique displays.

Take selfies with your favorite characters from all over fandom. Visit the reptilian blob gangster and slave princess or the renowned smuggler trapped in carbon. Hyper jump your experience as you answer trivia questions on the free mobile app to get galactic goodies. Witness the magnificence of the Centennial Hawk as it prepares for flight. Observe the awesome power of the 501st Legion as they scour the spaceport in search of rebellious creatures. This odd collection of characters will make you want to “phone home” and tell all your fellow star voyagers to beam down to witness the force of this Galactic Gathering Selfie Space Oddity.

Additional Info:

  • The outdoor exhibits are stanchioned and zero-touch
  • This is a self-guided tour
  • Open daily, rain or shine
  • No ticket or reservation necessary
  • The City of Virginia Beach provides free parking in all of their public garages in Town Center. We recommend utilizing garage parking for this exhibit.

More Information & Updates: CLICK HERE

Galactic Gathering Town Center

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

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