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Pirates and Princesses Celebrate the high seas with princesses, pirates, and a swashbuckling good time! Get ready to walk the plank, show off your tattoos, and enjoy exciting contests with ye mateys. https://bayarearenfest.com/about-us/ https://www.bayarearenfest.com/themes/

The annual Seafair Pirates Landing at Alki beach is back! A tradition in Seattle for over 70 years. the Pirates will be storming the beach to steal the key to the city on Friday, August 1. The pirates will land around 1:00 p.m. with festivities beforehand. Once on the beach, the Pirates will entertain kids of all ages, with treasures galore to share. https://www.seafair.org/community-events#calendar-01feb8ac-a88e-459e-9471-b29c975e5565-event-lst8bi3c

Avast, Ye Hearties! Heave to and come ashore for the most piratical party on the seven seas. Show off your best buccaneer frock in the Best Dressed Pirate contest and try your luck at the Fish-N-Chips eating contest. November 1 (Saturday) - November 2 (Sunday) https://www.texrenfest.com/things-to-do/themed-weekends

DON'T MISS THE BOAT The Salty Dog Cruise will return in 2025 aboard Norwegian Gem. Rock on the high seas with Flogging Molly and more to be announced! Miami to Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios, Jamaica https://www.floggingmollycruise.com/

Legends of the Seas Weekend The Legends of the Seas come alive at Scarborough Renaissance Festival this weekend! CHILDREN’S PIRATE TREASURE HUNT *All-New* – Hunt throughout the festival site (Saturday & Sunday) to win a free Ice Cream cup. Treasure Hunt maps are available at the Exit Gate. PIRATE GAMES *All-New* – 12:30 pm at the Royal Marquee each day. See if you have what it takes to become Pirate! (No registration required) ADULT’S & CHILDREN’S LEGENDS OF THE SEAS COSTUME CONTESTS – Pirates, Mermaids, and all other manner of Sea Creatures are invited to join in the fun each day! Contests take place at the Royal Pavilion at 1:30 pm. (No Registration Required). SHANTY FEST *All-New* – Come sing along with the shanties of the seas. 3:30 pm each day at the Sea Hag Stage. MERMAID LAGOON offers patrons the chance to meet and interact with Mermaids in one of the most unique tropical settings to showcase these mythical creatures. The Mermaid Lagoon is open 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. (additional fee required) Plus, DAILY NAUTICAL ENTERTAINMENT that includes The Rambling Sailors, Stonhenj Players, and the Nature of Mercy Pirates – see schedule for show times https://www.srfestival.com/legends-of-the-seas-weekend/

About the Festival Travel back in time to the 16th Century at the 33rd Annual Florida Renaissance Festival, coming to Quiet Waters Park. February 1st, 2025 through March 23rd, 2025. Saturday’s & Sunday’s only from 10:00AM to Sunset! Over 100 Artisans selling their wares. Over 100 Performers to entertain. Come Be Welcome in our 16th century renaissance Village! Browse through our Enchanted Artisan Marketplace where over one hundred merchants demonstrate and sell their wares. Behold blown glass, hammered pewter, wooden toys, hand-tooled leather, weaponry, unique pottery, abundant clothing, and a wealth of other riches, including Festival Memorabilia! Applaud hundreds of performers, not only on our twelve unique stages but all around you! You’ll meet sword fighters, minstrels, magicians, wenches, and more! “All the World’s a Stage” here in the Village of Kimmendale. Cheer for Heroic Knights, as they mount their noble steeds and charge with thunderous speed in exciting Jousts, thrice daily! Feast on a Cornucopia of Fyne Foods fit for a King or Queen! Enjoy delectable desserts without regret! Visit the pubs and toast the Royal Court with a tankard of cold ale or hard cider. For the softer palette, we offer meads and wines as well. Play games of chance and skill which challenge both young and old alike, such as Axe Throwing, Archery, Test of Strength, Jacob’s Ladder, The Hang Bar, Fencing, Water Wars Balloons, and NEW Blue Moon Pirate Kayaks and so much more! Thrill to a ride on the Giant Rocking Horse, get lost in The Maze, or the Haunted Graveyard! You can streak across the sky on the Knight’s Flight Zipline or go for a spin on the human-powered Flying Carrousel! There is So Much to do! Come Experience the Adventure that is the One and Only Florida Renaissance Festival! Huzzah! https://www.ren-fest.com

Ghost stories are one of the most ancient holiday traditions with roots dating back to Solstice celebrations. Join us on our walk through Mystic to hear some of tales of scariest Christmas creatures, the most spine chilling Christmas games and spirits and the true meaning of the spirit of Christmas. From native tradition to Dickensian spirit, the tales will make you think of Christmas and Mystic in a whole new way. It's not just Saint Nicholas flying through the sky but plenty of other beings and spirits as well -- some are good and some perhaps more nefarious.... Read more about Ghosts of Christmas Past Downtown Stroll - https://www.viator.com/tours/Mystic/Ghosts-of-Christmas-Past-Downtown-Stroll/d23483-281216P8?mcid=56757 https://www.viator.com/tours/Mystic/Ghosts-of-Christmas-Past-Downtown-Stroll/d23483-281216P8

The 2025 TNRF will be open on May 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th. The festival's hours of operation are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Every year the festival presents themed weekends, costume showcases and competitions everyone will enjoy. https://www.tnrenfest.com/events/theme_weekends___competitions.php

People checking out Barnegat Township Recreation Department activities for 2024 will notice a major change as Pirate’s Day will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Russell Brackman Middle School on Barnegat Boulevard North. The event gets its name since the historic shipbuilding town was, in Revolutionary War times, the home of “patriot https://www.barnegat.net/departments/office-of-recreation/recreation-events/