Love is in the Air in There! Celebrate Valentine’s Week in There.com
Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than by joining your friends in the virtual world of There.com for an exciting Love Week? One whole week of fun Valentine’s activities awaits, filled with games, adventures, and social events!
Embark on the ACQ Valentine’s Quest
Set sail and explore the beautiful islands of There with this week’s ACQ Valentine’s Quest! Answer trivia questions to unlock the next clue and advance in your journey. LadyMisty’s quest is available around the clock, so whenever you’re ready for an adventure, the fun awaits!
Dragon Rider Valentine’s Gin – February 8th at 4:00 PM PST
Pick your partner and don’t miss Dragon Rider Valentine’s Gin hosted by LadyMisty. This is a Gin Combined Event, and there will be a special dice roll for those who wear pink or red or hold a Valentine Prop. Don’t miss this chance to play and celebrate love!
Misty’s Valentine Spades – February 9th at 12:00 PM PST
Put on your best Valentine’s-themed outfit—think pink, red, or anything love-inspired—and join Misty’s Valentine Spades. Play Spades to earn points towards a possible monthly trophy win! There will be a special dice roll for those who dress up or use a Valentine’s Day prop, so don’t miss out on the fun!
Nellie Rachel’s Valentine Gin – February 12th at 4:00 PM PST
On February 12th, teleport over to Nellie Rachel’s Valentine Gin for a night of no-elimination gin and socializing. Read the rulebook upon arrival to learn about the game format and available prizes. And of course, dress in your best love-themed outfit!
Love to Fly: A Bay Area Boat System Event – February 12th at 6:00 PM PST
Join the Bay Area Boat System’s crew for a Love to Fly special event. Whether you captain a hoverboat or ride along, enjoy a fun cruise around the There islands with friends. Make sure to dress in your best Valentine’s Day attire to match the theme!
Cross Country Racing: Love Stinks Event – February 14th
Love is in the air, but so is the thrill of racing! Head over to Bananaphone on Valentine’s Day for the Heartbreak 500—a high-speed adventure filled with racing, questing, and exploration. Get your motor running and race your heart out!
Whether you’re celebrating romance, friendship, or just the love of fun, There.com’s Love Week has something for everyone. Don’t miss out—dress up, participate, and make memories with your virtual world friends. See you There!
Scored Attractions at the Circus of the Stars
Friendly competition and exclusive prizes await you at the Circus of the Stars!
There.com’s Phoenix Stars present the Circus of the Stars exciting, scored attractions where you can earn points, collect tickets, and walk away with limited-edition prizes available only during this one-of-a-kind event. Whether you’re a pro at precision games or just looking for a fun way to connect with friends, these attractions have something for everyone in the virtual world There.com.
Here’s a breakdown of the scored attractions you can enjoy:
🎯 Skee Ball
Put your aim to the test! In this thrilling game, roll a soccer ball down an inclined ramp and aim to land it in bullseye rings. Each ring has progressively higher point values the further up it is, making it a game of skill and strategy. Rack up as many points as you can to collect tickets and take home bragging rights—and prizes!
Skee Ball
0-500: 1 Ticket
600-1000: 2 Tickets
1100-1500: 3 Tickets
1600-2000: 4 Tickets
2100+: 5 Tickets
🏎 Avie Toss
Rev up your engines! In Avie Toss, hop into a buggy and drive up the ramp to scout your target. Blast off full speed ahead at the target Avatar located at the end of the long ramp. Launch your target into oblivion. The further distance the Avatar flies the higher points you can collect. Challenge your friends and see who can toss the target the farthest!
Avie Toss
0-100.0001: 1 Ticket
100.0001-200: 2 Tickets
200.0001-300: 3 Tickets
300.0001-400: 4 Tickets
400.0001+: 5 Tickets
🚀 Avie Cannon
Get ready to launch! Step into the Avie Cannon, and watch as your avatar is propelled into the air at high speed. The farther your avatar flies, the more tickets you’ll earn. It’s a wild ride that’s as fun to watch as it is to play. You can bring your own hoverboard or you can borrow one at the launch site. Get in line and wait your turn to go the distance!
Avie Cannon
0-100: 1 Ticket
100.0001-200: 2 Tickets
200.0001-300: 3 Tickets
300.0001-400: 4 Tickets
400.0001+: 5 Tickets
🔥 Bozo’s Ball of Fire
Step into the ultimate arena of competition! In this high-stakes attraction, multiple buggy drivers will enter a massive metal ball cage. When the event begins, drive your buggy around the cage, bumping and dodging opponents in a chaotic battle. The last Thereian standing wins tickets, glory, and ultimate bragging rights.
Bozo’s Ball of Fire
1st: 5 Tickets
2nd: 4 Tickets
3rd: 3 Tickets
4th: 2 Tickets
5th: 1 Ticket
🎪 Tightrope Walking
Do you have the balance and bravery to make it across? Scale the tall ladder to begin the tightrope obstacle course. Shimmy across the taut rope and navigate over obstacles to reach the end. But be careful participants have only one chance to make it across the tightrope. Earn tickets by completing this daring challenge and show off your high-wire skills!
Tightrope Walking
Complete once without falling to earn 5 tickets.
Collect Tickets and Win Prizes
At each attraction, you’ll earn tickets based on your performance. Save up your tickets throughout the event and turn them in at the end to claim exclusive limited-edition prizes. From collectible posters to Clucky plushies and colorful balloons, these prizes are only available during the Circus of the Stars. Don’t miss your chance to snag these unique souvenirs!
Join the Fun!
Friendly competition, thrilling attractions, and exclusive rewards make these scored games the heart of the Circus of the Stars. Whether you’re aiming for the highest score or just enjoying the ride, there’s no shortage of excitement waiting for you. Gather your friends, hone your skills, and get ready for an unforgettable day under the big top.
We can’t wait to see you at the attractions!
The Circus Is in Town for One Day Only!
Step right up! The virtual world of There.com is rolling out the big top for an unforgettable event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars because the Circus of the Stars is taking over for one day only: Sunday, January 19th!
Get ready to experience the magic and wonder of the greatest show on Earth—all from the comfort of your own home. Starting at 11 am Pacific/2 pm Eastern, you’ll be treated to three fun-filled hours of excitement, amusement rides, and dazzling attractions alongside friends from around the globe.
What’s in Store?
This isn’t your ordinary day at the circus. From thrilling amusement rides to interactive games and a vibrant community of Avatars, this event is designed to bring the spirit of the circus to life like never before in a virtual world. We’ve pulled out all the stops to make this an event you won’t want to miss!
Amusement Rides: Soar high and spin fast on rides that will have your avatar’s head spinning with joy.
Interactive Attractions: Step into the spotlight and enjoy competitive games like Skee Ball, Avie Cannon, Bozo’s Ball of Fire, Avie Toss and Tightrope Walking.
Win Prizes: Participate in scored games and win tickets you can redeem for prizes at the end of the event. You could win a poster, Clucky plushy, balloons and more. Enjoy limited-edition prizes that are only available at the event.
Group Fun: Connect with friends new and old as you explore everything the Circus of the Stars has to offer. Whether you’re teaming up for games, cheering each other on at attractions, or simply sharing laughs around the petting zoo, the event creates opportunities to make memories together.
How to Join
Getting in on the fun is easy. Download the virtual world and create your Avatar. Log into There.com on January 19th and teleport over to Tropical Adventures Theme Park. If you’re new to There.com, now’s the perfect time to join—signing up is simple, and the Circus of the Stars is the ideal introduction to the virtual Thereian community. Look for Phoenix Star members that have a star in their nametag. They are new member helpers can chat with Free Silent Trial accounts. If you want to use Voice and have all of the bells and whistles so you can communicate with everyone, upgrade your Avatar to a Premium account.
Dress for the Occasion
No circus is complete without clowns, and this one is no exception! Dust off your brightest, wackiest clown costume or pick one up from Auctions and head over to Tropical Adventures Theme Park, the center of all the festivities. Whether you go for classic clown chic or a unique twist, your outfit will add to the cheerful chaos of the event.
At the entrance of Tropical Adventures you’ll find a map of rides and attractions. Read the information and head on into the park. Look for the Phoenix Star big top tent off in the distance. Make your way towards the tent to the hub of the circus. Here you’ll find an ice cream stand, soda machines, pinball, arcade games a petting zoo and more. Look for signs about the event and locate teleport links to the attractions.
Don’t Miss Out
The circus is in town for one day only, and you won’t want to miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable event. Gather your friends, practice your clown tricks, and get ready for a day of laughter and friendly competition.
See you under the big top on January 19th!
Join the Fun at the Phoenix Stars’ Circus of the Stars Event!
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of thrills, laughter, and excitement as the Phoenix Stars proudly present Circus of the Stars! This spectacular event is set to dazzle the Thereian Community on Sunday, January 19th, inside the vibrant virtual world of There.com.
Step Right Up! The grand festivities take place at Tropical Adventures theme park, where a colorful and fun-filled big top experience awaits you and your friends. The action kicks off at 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern, so don’t be late!
Earn tickets for spectacular prizes! There will be several main attractions where you can collect points to earn tickets. The more points you accumulate, the more tickets you’ll have to trade for amazing circus-themed prizes at the end of the event.
🎯 Skee Ball – Roll a large Feelium Ball down an inclined ramp and try to land it into bullseye rings. The higher the ring, the more points you score!
🚀 Avie Cannon – Step into the Avie Cannon and get launched at high speed! The farther you fly, the more tickets you earn.
🏎️ Avie Toss – Drive your buggy up a ramp and launch it into the air! The farther your buggy flies, the more points you rack up.
🔥 Bozo’s Ball of Fire – Enter the giant metal ball cage and compete against other buggy drivers! Knock opponents out of the cage to be the last Thereian standing and win tickets.
🎪 Tightrope Walking – Test your balance and bravery! Walk across the tightrope, overcoming obstacles, and reach the other side to win tickets.
Stroll over to the dunk tank and use your paintball gun to knock an unlucky volunteer into the freezing cold water. Rumor has it, a special guest might be participating—you won’t want to miss the chance to dunk them! The dunk tank is just for fun and is not one of the attractions participants can earn tickets at.
Photo Credit: Orielle
Scoring
Score points at each attraction to earn tickets. Turn your tickets in at the end of the event to earn your choice of prizes. Here is the score break down for each attraction.
Skee Ball
0-500: 1 Ticket
600-1000: 2 Tickets
1100-1500: 3 Tickets
1600-2000: 4 Tickets
2100+: 5 Tickets
Avie Cannon
0-100: 1 Ticket
100.0001-200: 2 Tickets
200.0001-300: 3 Tickets
300.0001-400: 4 Tickets
400.0001+: 5 Tickets
Avie Toss
0-100.0001: 1 Ticket
100.0001-200: 2 Tickets
200.0001-300: 3 Tickets
300.0001-400: 4 Tickets
400.0001+: 5 Tickets
Bozo’s Ball of Fire
1st: 5 Tickets
2nd: 4 Tickets
3rd: 3 Tickets
4th: 2 Tickets
5th: 1 Ticket
Tightrope Walking
Complete once without falling to earn 5 tickets.
Circus of the Stars Prizes
A big shoutout to the Leader of the Phoenix Stars, Orielle for designing and creating all of the special prizes and volunteer gift. Thank you for your time, dedication and creativity. Collect tickets to earn the prize of your choice. At the end of the event turn your tickets into Orielle and collect your prizes.
Poster: 5 Tickets
Single Balloon – Orange, Green or Purple: 10 Tickets
Balloon Bouquet: 20 Tickets
Clucky Hat: 25 Tickets
Clucky Plush: 15 Tickets
Clucky Plush Large: 20 Tickets
Clucky Plush X-Large: 25 Tickets
Clucky Plush Gigantic: Special gift for all event volunteers. Volunteers are still needed! Contact Orielle to sign up to help run one of the attractions.
In addition to the carnival rides and spectacular events planned for the evening, this is your opportunity to meet the Phoenix Stars! Who are the Phoenix Stars? They are a group of dedicated Thereians who assist and welcome new members to our community. They help facilitate the new member experience and show newcomers all the great and wonderful things our awesome virtual world has to offer.
When a new member signs up for There.com, they enter the virtual world as a Free Silent Trial account. Free Trials do not have the ability to communicate with other members, but they can talk and interact with Phoenix Stars! If you’ve ever come across a new member in-world and wanted to help them but couldn’t communicate, this is your chance! You can be a Phoenix Star and help new members. All you have to do is meet the guidelines and complete a quest. The Circus of the Stars event is a great way to meet the Phoenix Stars and add them to your buddy list, so you can call on them in the future to help new members.
Gather your crew, bring your best game, and prepare for an afternoon of circus magic, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories in There.com. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind virtual event—The Circus of the Stars is in town for one day only! Sign up for the Circus of the Stars event ahead of time. We’ll see you under the big top!
Annual Club Fair in There
Join a club online and make new friends in the virtual world There.com. Visit the annual Club Fair from Friday, January 10th to Saturday, January 18th to browse teams, leagues, Neighborhood groups and social clubs looking for new recruits. Check out the different clubs on display at the annual community-wide event and sign up for club events.
To join a club in the virtual world There, first create your very own avatar here. Once you’re logged onto There, teleport over to the Club Fair at the There Fairgrounds. Travel the walkways around the Fairgrounds and visit the different types of clubs There has to offer. You’ll find signs, brochures and information on each club. Check the individual booths for upcoming Club Fair events where you can meet and interact with other club members.
If you are the leader of a club in There and would like to participate in the Club Fair, join the There Fairgrounds Development Group. Once you are part of the club, find an open Lot at the Fairgrounds to rent out. Here’s a list of the remaining available Lots. Make sure to name your Lot after your Club and schedule events for your Club inside of the Lot during the week of the fair. Use the keyword Club Fair in your event description to have your event featured on the home page.
Enjoy the Club Fair from January 10th to the 18th! Challenge yourself to sign up for at least five new to you clubs.
2025 Club Fair Registration
Do you have a club in the virtual world There.com that you would like to advertise to new members? Get help promoting your group at the annual Club Fair happening at the There Fairgrounds Friday, January 10th – Saturday, January 18th.
Teleport over to the There Fairgrounds and pick out a Development Lot to set up your club booth. There are several booth sizes to choose from. To register all you have to do is rent a Lot. Have fun decorating a temporary clubhouse that highlights your unique crew of members. Don’t forget to drop a sign or brochure at your booth so that interested newcomers can locate a link to your club. Schedule and hold events from your booth during the Club Fair and invite current club members to network with new members.
If you would like your club highlighted on the There blog during the 9-day Club Fair event, please fill out the Club Fair form. Entries are due by January 8th in order to be featured on the blog.
We’ll see you at the Club Fair in the virtual world There from January 10th to the 18th!
Thanksgiving Events in There.com
This week, celebrate Thanksgiving with the virtual world community in There.com! It’s the perfect opportunity to give thanks for friendship, connect with others, and enjoy festive activities, especially if loved ones are far away. Here’s a roundup of the week’s Thanksgiving-themed events:
Monday, November 25th
- Turkey Talk Quest (2:00 PM PST): Hosted by the Adventure Quest Club, search for clues and learn fascinating facts about turkeys in this themed quest.
- Thanksgiving BINGO (6:00 PM PST): Join Susanszy for an exciting game of BINGO, where you can win prizes! Sponsored by Cross Country Racing, this event is the perfect way to start the holiday week.
Wednesday, November 27th
- Friendsgiving Floatilla (6:00 PM PST): Gather with friends at the Bay Area Boat System for a Thanksgiving hoverboat ride. Whether you’re captaining a boat or joining as a passenger, it’s bound to be a memorable evening.
- Thanksgiving Dinner at Bananaphone (6:30 PM PST): After the floatilla, head to Bananaphone for a festive dinner filled with gratitude, delicious food, and great company.
Friday, November 29th
- Cross Country Racing Black Friday Event (5:00 AM PST): Start Black Friday with a thrilling race! Bring your favorite vehicle to Bananaphone and join the fun. The winner’s drawing will take place at midnight.
To participate, visit the Activities page on There.com and sign up for these events. Celebrate the season and connect with others in a meaningful way!
Decorating for a virtual Thanksgiving celebration in There.com? Check out this week’s holiday decorations in the Auctions. Our creative designers have listed tons of fun Thanksgiving decorations.
Spend Your Autumn Nights at Festival of Frights
Get ready to dive into 31 days of spine-tingling, spooky fun this Halloween season in the virtual world of There.com! The Festival of Frights is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever, packed with eerie entertainment, haunted adventures, and costume parties that will make this an unforgettable October.
Event Hosts are bringing you a full month of ghostly delights! From haunted house tours and trick-or-treating to creepy quests and costume contests, there’s something for every virtual ghoul and goblin. Don’t forget to check out the activities page for a complete list of events like BINGO, gin, spades, trivia, and DJ dance parties to keep you moving under the full moon.
Whether you’re summoning your friends for a spooky night of virtual gaming or exploring the haunted corners of There.com, the Festival of Frights promises thrills and chills for everyone. So, throw on your best costume, light your jack-o’-lantern, and sign up today! Search the keyword HALLOWEEN on the Activities page for Festival of Frights events.
Bay Area Boat System 20 Year Anniversary
The Bay Area Boat System club, better known as BABS, is celebrating 20 years of hoverboat flight events. Founded two decades ago, BABS has become one of the longest-running and most active clubs in the virtual world There.com. Every Wednesday night, members and participants gather for a hoverboat flotilla, a signature event that has brought fun, excitement, and community to the platform for years. This 20th anniversary marks a significant milestone, reflecting the enduring popularity and spirit of camaraderie that BABS has fostered within the There.com world.
Each week, the BABS club meets for their signature hoverboat flotilla, where Thereians are invited to hop into a hoverboat flown by a BABS captain. Whether you’re in the mood to relax and take in the scenic virtual landscapes or eager to take on a more active role, the event offers something for everyone. Guests can enjoy the ride as passengers, soaking in the views as they glide through the virtual world. For those looking for adventure, there’s the opportunity to pilot one of the hoverboats and navigate the tour yourself, adding an exciting challenge to the experience.
If you’ve ever gone on a tour in There.com, you’ve probably noticed one of the giant BABS towers. These iconic structures are scattered across the virtual world, strategically placed on different islands. The BABS towers play a vital role in the weekly flotilla, providing a convenient landing point for hoverboats as they conclude their scenic journey. Climbing the ladder to the top of one of these towers offers a breathtaking view of the virtual landscape, making it a favorite spot for participants to relax and enjoy the sights after the ride. The towers not only serve a practical purpose but have become a symbol of the BABS community and its longstanding hoverboat tradition.
The Bay Area Boat System (BABS) club is celebrating two decades in the There.com community, and you’re invited to join in the fun! This major milestone marks 20 years of hoverboat flotillas, camaraderie, and adventure in the virtual world. Here’s how you can be part of this special celebration:
Attend BABS-sponsored events and be part of the celebration! Simply search for “BABS” in the There.com activities section to join in and have the chance to win a coveted BABS 20th Anniversary Trophy! Enjoy a variety of events like spades, gin, loaners, trivia, bingo, quests, social fun, and of course, flights!
Create a temporary BABS outpost in any zone by adding a dedicated hoverboat landing spot and including “BABS” in the name or description. Whether you have a Fun Zone, PAZ, lot, or hood, you can participate and build anywhere in There.com! This is a perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity and join in the 20th-anniversary festivities. Whether it’s a simple outpost or an elaborate setup, every contribution adds to the fun of celebrating two decades of hoverboat adventures with BABS! Builds are welcome anytime through October 9th, though we’d love to see them by October 1st. You can either transform an existing build or create one just for the celebration. Everyone who builds will receive a large trophy and be entered into the Outpost Drawing! Send your zone info to babs@babscommunity.com with the subject: BABS OUTPOST.
Host a BABS sponsored event. Whether it’s a quest, a one-off event, or your regular event, host between October 2nd through the 9th using the keyword “BABS” to be part of the celebration. As a host, you’ll receive trophies to give out to participants, and you’ll get a larger trophy for yourself! All hosts are also entered into the host drawing. Submit your event details to babs@babscommunity.com with the subject line: BABS EVENT.
Complete BABS Anniversary challenges. Look out for challenges running from October 2nd through the 9th. Events will help guide you to the challenges, and many will require submitting an email. Keep an eye on the activities schedule for updates! Email babs@babscommunity.com with your challenge completions with subject line: BABS CHALLENGE.
Join us for a week of fun, friendship, and flying memories as we celebrate this special milestone together! Whether you’re a longtime member of the Thereian community or a newcomer, this is the perfect time to connect, explore, and take part in the exciting events marking 20 years of Bay Area Boat Systems. With hoverboat flotillas, games, trivia, social events, and the chance to create your own BABS outpost, there’s something for everyone. Let’s make this 20th anniversary a celebration to remember!
View a list of BABS Anniversary Events.
Set Sail for Pirates Ahoy!
Ahoy, matey! It sounds like Pirates Ahoy is going to be a swashbuckling good time in There.com. From debauchery to treasure hunting, Pirate Island seems like the perfect place for all kinds of virtual pirate shenanigans. Whether you’re docking your ship or building a shanty, there’s plenty to explore. The fish houses, taverns, and buried treasure add to the island’s immersive atmosphere.
The Pirates Ahoy event has kicked off on Friday the 13th, bringing debauchery and daring adventures to the shores of There.com. Set sail to Pirate Island and claim your territory! Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a new recruit, there’s plenty to explore.
Build a giant dock on the coast to park your pirate ship, or venture into the Archipelago, home to five mysterious islands. Here, you can create your own pirate haven—construct a tavern for your crew to gather or erect a formidable castle to stake your claim.
The shores of Pirate Island are lined with fish houses, taverns, and even buried treasure waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re in it for the loot, the camaraderie, or the thrill of the chase, Pirates Ahoy promises a swashbuckling good time.
If it is a bit of a mystery to locate Pirate Island, you can visit the Adventure Quest Club to find a link to the Archipelago. Teleport to Pirate Island and look for a spot to stake your claim. It is helpful to turn on Zone boundary lines so you can see the outline of any neighboring PAZes so you can figure out where to drop your own PAZ to decorate. To turn on boundary lines click Ctrl+Shift+N three times and you should see the yellow outline of surrounding PAZes. You can purchase all different sized PAZes in Shop Central. When you locate the right size PAZ in Shop Central wander over to an open area and take your PAZ out to claim your territory.
Head over to the Auctions and shop for all your pirate needs. Our talented designers have crafted an array of pirate-themed decorations, including new pirate ships, docks, buried treasure, taverns, fish shops, and more.
Whether you’re in it for the loot, the camaraderie, or the thrill of the chase, Pirates Ahoy promises a swashbuckling good time. Don’t miss out on the fun—set sail and join the adventure today! Search the keyword PIRATE on the Activities page for fun events. The Pirates Ahoy event goes till the end of September in the virtual world There.com.
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