Bubble Fun

POPPIN': This afternoon, we popped over to Pacific Science Center to check out a special event, Bubblefest.

As soon as we entered the courtyard (complete with reflection ponds and concrete dinosaurs), we saw bubbles in evidence. There were stations all over, with bubble solution and wands of all shapes and sizes.

While the bubbles were the main draw today, we also took time out to enjoy some PSC classics, like the bike ride way up over the water.

And CJ and Annabelle did the human hamster wheel type attraction.

In the Ackerly Family Exhibit Gallery, there were a number of bubble-related stations. 

A number of them featured differently-shaped bubble 'wands.' As cool as this cube is/was, from it we learned that you're still not getting square bubbles Bubbles like to be spheroid.

We stopped by the cafe for a special Bubblefest rootbeer float. Love how serious the kids look while concocting it. Important stuff here.

Before 4 p.m., we made sure to make our way to the upper courtyard for a show by Seattle's famous Bubbleman.

 He has some pretty impressive bubble-making equipment!

I love the looks on the faces in the crowd.

 This netting made for good bubble making. 

Of course, there were a lot of other interesting things going on at Seattle Center this afternoon. 

We heard a little bit of a live concert on the mural stage.

 Meanwhile, at Key Arena and on the grounds around it, the DOTA-2 world championships were underway.

DOTA is Defense of the Ancients, a cooperative, team-based video game. People come from all  over the world to watch and play. The prize pool is in excess of $20 million. Yes, you read that right. The first place team will receive over $9 million. 

The kids enjoyed some splashing in the fountain time, and we made our way over to the shallow pool just north of Key Arena, as well.

All in all, a great August afternoon.