Haunted House Halloween Showcase
Celebrate Halloween in the virtual world There.com and build your very own haunted house, pumpkin patch or creepy cemetery. Let your imagination run wild and create a spooky spot for all of your friends to haunt during the month of October.
Our Designers have created a plethora of ghosts, goblins, witches and things that go bump in the night that you can decorate your haunted house with. Shop the Auctions for different styles of spooky, scary and cute Halloween decorations.
Pirate Ship Showcase
A harbor full o’ fightin’ pirate ships in the virtual world There.com be a sight to see! Gentleman o’ fortune an’ swashbucklin’ vermin be lightin’ up the sky with shootin’ cannons. Grab yer sword an’ run like a banshee through the Hornswaggle Harbor PAZ community that has been taken o’er by swarthy pirates. Be sure to keep yer one good eye peeled fer buried treasure.
Immerse yerself in the upcomin’ Pirates Ahoy theme an’ build yer very own sailing ship. Our designers ‘ave created several ships an’ sail options fer ye to choose from. Check the Auctions fer the latest boats, ships, sails an’ decorations. The big Pirates Ahoy theme starts in There on Friday, September 15th and runs through Sunday, September 24th.
Pirate Build Week Kickoff Event
Avast ye scallywags! Pirates Ahoy events be on th’ horizon in th’ virtual world There.com. Members be gatherin’ Friday, September 8th at 6:30 pm Pacific/ 9:30 PM Eastern fer th’ kickoff o’ Pirate Build Week.
Set sail o’er t’ Hornswaggle Harbor t’ explore th’ surroundin’ beautiful Galapagos islands. Stake yer claim in th’ PAZ community with a pirate ship along th’ waterfront or build an old tavern and inn on th’ shoreline. th’ small chain o’ islands be free fer plunderin’ and takin’ durin’ Pirate Build Week. th’ wide-open terrain be first come, first serve so th’ lubber with th’ fastest sailin’ ship be worthy o’ markin’ a big X on th’ sweetest spot o’ land.
Thereians have a week t’ build out piers, ships, homesteads, storefronts and taverns t’ get ready fer th’ big Pirates Ahoy event scheduled Friday, September 15th through Sunday, September 24th. If ye can’t bellyup to the kickoff o’ Pirate Build Week shindig, ye can belay by any time durin’ th’ 7-day build event t’ stake yer claim t’ a parcel o’ land or waterfront pier.
Start yer adventure at Hornswaggle Harbor. Stop by th’ Pirates Ahoy Headquarters and get th’ latest information about th’ upcomin’ anticipated events. Tour th’ Pirates Ahoy Quest Outpost and check out th’ open hostin’ area whar anyone be free t’ schedule pirate events.
Dog Designer Showcase
The Dog Days of Summer are quickly approaching in the virtual world of There.com and will be held from August 19th – 27th. This week’s Designer Showcase is dedicated to all of the pampered pooches. Shop for a new dog bed for Fido or a matching dog bowl set for Fifi. Get creative and build a veterinarian office or a dog park to host events at. Our talented designers have created fun home and yard decorations for all dog enthusiasts. Shop dog decorations in the Auctions.
Dog Days of Summer
Get out and play with your canine companion during the Dog Days of Summer. Enjoy puppy playdates, doggy dashes, agility classes and other fun dog events August 19th through the 27th in the virtual world There.com.
Virtual dogs are an avatar’s best friend! Whether you prefer big dogs or little dogs, you can take your pick of the litter and adopt a labrador or dachshund from the Pet Store. Shop for special dog treats that will teach your old dog new tricks.
Virtual dogs are a lot of fun and good company. You can play with other people’s dogs or have your own. Dogs in There, are like their real-world counterparts and are by nature friendly and playful. Move your cursour over a dog to pet them. You can feed dogs treats and they will have special reactions. Train your dog by teaching them tricks and giving commands.
Type the following dog commands to increase your dog handling skill ladder.
away
bad
ball
bark
beg
come
die
down
fetch
growl
go
good
heel
jump
kill
lie
no
paw
play
run
shake
sicem
sit
sleep
stupid
wag
The best way to skill up your dog handler skill is to attend special dog events and make sure to pet dogs, toss treats and practice dog commands with your fur baby. Check out the new member event Get Out and Play Dog Park Day to be held during Dog Days of Summer at the Zona Puppy Park with your host Susanszy.
Check out the full schedule of Dog Days of Summer events on the Activities Page. You can sign up for dog themed quests, cards, bingo, photo challenge, floatilla, hoverpacking and more. Don’t miss special dog events like doggy dash, doggy dodge and basketpaw. More dog events are being added every day so make sure to check the schedule and sign up.
2023 Pupcation Photo Challenge
Take your virtual dog on a fun adventure vacation to different island locations in There.com. After months of being cooped up at home, your puppy deserves to be able to sniff and explore new places. Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer in the Virtual World There and take your fur baby on a well-deserved pupcation!
Enter the Pupcation Photo Contest with your puppy during the Dog Days of Summer event August 19th through the 26th. Make sure to take lots of photos of your travels with your canine companion. Submit pics of your pup’s adventures in There for a chance to win a rare breed of dog not currently available in the There Pet Store.
Submit your pupcation photo(s) in There from Saturday, August 19th – Saturday, August 26th. Pawticipants have until 8:30 pm Pacific/11:30 pm Eastern on August 26th to submit photos. To enter the photo contest, email the following information to Feedback@thereinc.com.
- Subject Line: Pupcation Photos
- Enter your Avatar’s name in the body of the email.
- You can attach up to 5 pupcation photos to your entry.
- It’s helpful if you can name your photo file names with your Avatar name and the # of your entry. Example: username_1, username_2, username_3 and so on…
You can submit up to five entries for the Pupcation Photo Contest. Each photo you turn in earns you an entry number. At the end of the submission period a winning number will be pulled from a random number generator. The grand prize winner will be announced at the Top Dog Awards on Sunday, August 27th at 12:00 pm Pacific/3:00 pm Eastern at the Tiki Dog Stage. There will also be a special surprise gift for There staff’s favorite pupcation pic. Every dog owner that submits a pupcation photo will receive a free dog treat to give to their trusty canine companion.
The grand prize winner, staff pic winner and contest participants do not need to be present at the Top Dog Awards to collect prizes. Dog treats, the grand prize and staff pick prize will be awarded within 72 hours after the end of the Top Dog Awards ceremony. Prizes will automatically be added to participants inventories.
All photo entries submitted will be turned into There postcards and posted to the There Blog and official There Facebook page over the course of the next several weeks. You do not need to transform your photo into a postcard, we will do it for you. If your doggy refuses to sit still for photos, you can use any photo editing program to create your ideal memory book of your pupcation travels.
Pupcation Photo Examples
You do not need to know how to use photo capturing software to take good photos of your dog. You can easily use the built in There Camera to capture the magic. On your toolbar go to There>ThereCam>Take Photo Now to snap a pic of your pup.
It’s also okay if you do not know how to use a photo editing program to help you get the perfect shot. All pupcation photo entries will be assigned numbers to be picked at random, so your chances of winning the photo challenge are based on luck and not your photography skills. The point is to get out of the house with your precious pup and have fun travelling the many island locations in the Virtual World There.
The Pupcation Postcard Photo Contest was brought to you by the Dog Days of Summer event in the Virtual World There.
Camp-A-Palooza 2023
Kick off the summer season in There with Camp-A-Palooza! Join new and old friends for ghost stories, sing-a-longs around the campfire and leisurely hikes through the woods. The event runs July 2nd – 22nd.
Camp-A-Palooza is three weeklong adventure in the virtual world There.com. Campers hike to new campsites each week and build their own campground with neighbors. The adventure features many activities and events with a special quest to find the elusive Bigfoot. Get all of the details of Camp-A-Palooza at the official 2023 camping website.
Camp Schedule
Hike to Camp Week 1 – Sunday, July 2nd at 5:00 pm Pacific
Hike to Camp Week 2 – Sunday, July 9th at 5:00 pm Pacific
Hike to Camp Week 3 – Sunday, July 16th at 5:00 pm Pacific
Campers have the opportunity to earn badges during Camp-A-Palooza by actively engaging in various aspects of the event. By setting up creative and inviting campsites, campers can earn badges that recognize their flair for design. Hosting camp activities such as games, workshops or storytelling around the campfire can earn a camper their leadership badge. If a camper proves photographic evidence of Bigfoot they can earn their quest badge. The badges serve as tokens of celebration for campers throughout the Camp-A-Palooza event. Make sure to earn your badges!
The annual camping trip in There starts July 2nd! Do you have your gear packed and ready to go? Make sure you are properly prepared to survive the great outdoors in There. You can purchase camping supplies in the Auctions if you need a tent, sleeping bag, stove or cooler to take with you.
The sinister circus is in town!
The mysterious Doctor Seven and his Sinister Circus of sideshow freaks and killer clowns has rolled into town. Step right up to the virtual world of There and grab your tickets for the weeklong event. Doctor Seven and his minions have many sinister events lined up for your enjoyment.
The Sinister Circus kicks off on Saturday, June 24th and runs till June 30th. Search the keyword sinister to locate all of the activities planned under the big top on the Activities Page. Sign up for Doctor Seven’s mysterious sideshow quest, sinister spades, dragon rider’s circus gin, under the big top hoverpack race, sinister circus flying monkeys, sideshow spades, sinister circus gin, sinister circus floatilla, sinister circus bingo, sinister circus cross country racing and more!
Many sinister circus events call for killer clown and sideshow freak costumes. Shop the latest clothing designs in the Auctions for men and women along with special props. Looking for a clown nose or wig? Shop Central has all of the latest clown accessories.
Host your own Sinister Circus event! There are many big top tents and circus themed decorations in the Auctions. There are two available open hosting Lots to set up your event in the Miracle Pictures Studios neighborhood.
There’s No Place Like Home
Are you looking for your own place to kick back and relax with your friends in the virtual world There? Need a home away from home where distant friends and relatives can come over to visit and catch up? Set up your own virtual pad in There with one of the many different styles of ThereHouses to choose from.
ThereHouses are pre-fabricated homes created by There with a variety of styles to choose from. They are pre-placed stationary homes that cannot be moved to other locations in-world. Rent is taken from the holder of the deed automatically every thirty days. There Rental Homes are available on the following islands; Caldera, Motu Motu, Ootay and Tyr.
There Rental Homes allow interior decorating only, which means there is not outside yard available for decorating. If you would like to decorate the outside of your home you can purchase a PAZ and drop it outside of your home in order to add some patio pieces and flora and fauna. You may change the interior walls, floor, door, ceiling, windows and hearth decorations in addition to the 40 drops (Small ThereHouse) or 50 drops (Large ThereHouse) you can use for placing furniture and other items within the home.
Let your personality shine through your interior design! Shop for furniture, indoor plants and knick-knacks for your new home. Add your personal touch with items from Shop Central and the Auctions.
Transform the interior of your home by changing the walls, ceiling, floor, panels, hearth and windows. You can purchase these items in the Home Improvement category in Shop Central or in Auctions. Home Improvement items are custom made just for ThereHouses.
You can find an available ThereHouse to rent on the Places Search Page. The Places Search page provides a list of houses that are not currently rented. If you purchase a deed directly from There via the housing listings on the Places Search page the thirty day rental cycle starts the day you purchase the deed.
On your toolbar go to Places>Find a Place>Search Listings. Check the box “Include only places you can rent”. Click on the House tab to find available houses. You can narrow your search by region, location, description or cost of rent. If you see a ThereHouse listed that you are interested in, click Visit to teleport to its location in-world. It is a good idea to check out The house and its location before you rent it.
When you visit a ThereHouse location you will teleport to the outside of the front door. You will need to click on the action tag on the door to enter the ThereHouse. Once inside, if it feels like home, on your toolbar click This Place>Info about “For Rent”. The House Detail Page will appear. Click Rent It to begin the rental process.
After you have gone through the rental process you can change the details and permissions and begin decorating. When you are done decorating create an event and invite your friends over for a house warming party!
Celebrate PRIDE in There
Celebrate diversity and inclusion in the virtual world There.com during the month of June. PRIDE events are scheduled June 11th through the 17th. Search keyword PRIDE to sign up for LGBTQ+ events like cards, trivia, floatillas, cross country racing and more.
Search the Auctions for PRIDE decorations, props and apparel. Our Designers are listing more PRIDE items every day so be sure to check back for new stuff.
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