The 2024 Valentine Shop & Hop is almost here with 280 participating merchants across 14 shopping regions. All are offering their best to inspire your Valentine's fantasies from a romantic evening with your bae, to a party with your friends, and everything in between. You will definitely find something to suit you! Every store will have at least a 20% discount on all items and a free (non-group) gift for shoppers or a gift certificate valued at L$300 or above! There are also many stores featuring new designs for the Senra Mesh Bodies.

The event formally opens to the public on Thursday, February 1st at 9am PT - but who wants to wait when you can get early access?! If you can’t contain your excitement, join the official Second Life Birthday group inworld to be granted immediate access.

Before you jump inworld, you can get a sneak peek at many of the items that will be available in the official Second Life Shop & Hop Flickr pool. And don’t forget to share photos of your haul after your shopping excursion!

To visit the 2024 Valentine Shop & Hop - start at any one of the Regions - but be sure to visit them all to see everything that's available. Happy shopping! ❤️

A complete list of all 280 participating Shop & Hop Merchants in alphabetical order, and the direct slurls, is below: 
 

While the festive cheer, twinkling lights, and echoes of holiday celebrations still continue, we are thrilled to announce the early opening of applications for the 2024 Valentine’s Shop & Hop!

As we prepare for an extra special Valentine’s event, we're on the lookout for enthusiastic Merchants ready to join the celebration of love, which runs from Thursday, February 1st through the 19th.

We are looking for Merchants willing to offer a discount on their items (at least 20% off) and provide a new non-exclusive gift to shoppers. This year we will also be highlighting designers who are creating for our new Senra mesh bodies. To be considered a Senra designer for the Valentine Shop and Hop, you need to have at least 2 items available at the Shop and Hop for Senra bodies. Special consideration will be given to Senra designers when applications are being reviewed.

If this opportunity sparks your interest, fill out the application form promptly, and no later than December 22nd. We will notify successful applicants in early January.

Happy holidays!

The 2023 Holiday Shop & Hop is almost here with 320 participating merchants across 16 shopping regions, bringing you loads of festive fun! Every store will have at least a 20% discount on all items and a free (non-group) gift for shoppers or a gift certificate valued at L$300 or above!

The event formally opens to the public on Friday, December 1st at 9am PT - but who wants to wait when you can get early access?! If you can’t contain your excitement, join the official Second Life Birthday group inworld to be granted immediate access.

Before you jump inworld, you can get a sneak peek at many of the items that will be available in the official Second Life Shop & Hop Flickr pool. And don’t forget to share photos of your haul after your shopping excursion!

To visit the 2023 Holiday Shop & Hop - start at any one of the Regions - but be sure to visit them all to see everything that's available. Happy shopping!

A complete list of all 320 participating Shop & Hop Merchants in alphabetical order, and the direct slurls, is below: 

Change is in the air...can you feel it? Halloween is now over and winter is fast approaching! We're ecstatic to announce the return of our highly anticipated Holiday Shop & Hop! Mark your calendars for a spectacular shopping extravaganza that kicks off on December 1st, 2023, and runs through January 1st, 2024.

Calling all Merchants - now's your chance to be a part of this year's festivities! Applications are now open for Creators to participate and add a dash of magic to this seasonal celebration, which will feature multiple shopping regions and tons of festive fun! We are looking for Merchants willing to offer a discount on their items (at least 20% off) and provide a new non-exclusive gift to shoppers.
 
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please fill out this form as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday, November 8th. We will contact you soon after that date if your application is accepted. 

We can't wait to usher in this holiday season with you!

Spend this spooky Halloween season in one of the most vibrant virtual communities in the metaverse!

3rd Annual Trick or Treat event in Bellisseria!

Creep or crawl over to Bellisseria this Halloween season to snag some candy and win prizes! This is an interactive event open to *everyone* where Residents living in Bellisseria can host Candy Buckets on their parcels. You don’t want to miss the paranormal partygoers and creative costumes throughout Bellisseria during this virtual Trick-or-Treat.

Plus, there are prizes to be won for all who participate! Read Patch Linden’s forum post for all the spooky details and teleport over to pick up the HUD and start trick-or-treating! The event starts on Thursday, October 12th!

2023 Halloween Shop & Hop

The 2023 Halloween Shop & Hop is almost here with 320+ participating merchants across 16 shopping regions bringing you loads of spooktacular fun! Every store will have at least a 20% discount on all items and a new and exclusive gift available for free or a gift certificate valued at L$300 or above!

We can’t wait until it formally opens to the public on Thursday, October 5th at 9am PT - but who wants to wait when you get early access?! If you are ready to shop now, join the official Second Life Birthday group inworld and you’ll be granted access right now, before the general public.

Before you jump inworld, you can get a sneak peek at many of the items that will be available in the official Second Life Shop & Hop Flickr pool. Don’t forget to share photos of your haul too!

To visit the 2023 Halloween Shop & Hop - start at any one of the Regions - but be sure to visit them all to see everything that's available. Happy shopping!  

Keep scrolling to the end of this post for a complete list of all 320 participating Shop & Hop Merchants in alphabetical order!

Halloween Last Names

The following Halloween-themed names are only available for a limited time.
Batty
Morbid
Calavera
Shadow
Vampurr
Stoker
Reaper
Shiver

We will continue to make additional updates to the available last name pool, so if these options aren’t for you, stay tuned for future updates. You can also suggest your favorite name on our suggestion form, the new names were chosen from there!

For more information about the costs and how-tos involved in name changes, read the Changing your username FAQ. Click to change your name now!

Halloween Video Contest!

Enter the Second Life Halloween Video Contest for a chance to win up to L$100,000! All the info is here: Official 2023 Second Life Halloween Video Contest!

Halloween Premium Gift!

Our Halloween gift for our Premium members is this red tractor along with some smaller gift. Pick it up at one of our Premium Gift Collection Spots on the Destination Guide, available starting October 5th. 

Halloween Premium Plus Gift!

Our first exclusive gift for our Premium Plus members will include a color-changeable tractor + trailer. Pick it up at the new Premium Plus users-only Sandbox Radiantia, available starting October 5th. 

Halloween Haunted Neighborhood

Once again, the Millbank region has undergone a spooky overhaul, with numerous Linden Homes getting a haunted horror theme. Visit the Halloween Haunted Neighborhood (opens October 5th), grab a red balloon, explore the many haunted houses, and see the scary sights! 

Halloween Haunted Tour

Our classic Halloween Haunted Tour (opens October 5th) is back again for a limited time. Are you brave enough to enter? Hop in a coffin and enjoy the wild ride through the twisted mind of madness!

More Haunted Destinations!

Explore even more haunted destinations listed on the Destination Guide where ghosts, goblins, and other scary surprises lurk around every dark corner. 

There is so much to do this Halloween season, so grab a costume and hit that teleport button now! Happy Halloween!

A complete list of all 320 participating Shop & Hop Merchants in alphabetical order is below:

The Halloween season is fast approaching and our annual multi-region inworld shopping event is coming back. If you are a Content Creator, this is your chance to spook up some sales and reach a large audience with your creepiest and coolest creations!

The 2023 Halloween Shop & Hop will open on October 5th, and will run through November 5th. This is your opportunity to bring a ton of new customers to your brand, by offering some of your best items. We are looking for Merchants willing to offer a discount on their items (at least 20% off) and provide a new non-exclusive gift to shoppers.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please fill out this form as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, August 20, 2023. We will contact you soon after that date if your application is accepted.

The SL20B Shop & Hop is almost here - and this year it is bigger than ever! The grand unveiling to the public is slated for Thursday, June 22nd at 10am PT, and this year we're pulling out all the stops with an expanded array of merchants, sprawling shopping regions, and a treasure trove of gifts!

This year's event will feature an unprecedented 480 merchants peppered across 24 regions. Of these, 400 merchants will be in 20 moderate regions, while 80 will be nestled in 4 adult regions. You’ll also be treated to exclusive gifts at each store!

The grand opening might be on Thursday, but why twiddle your thumbs when you can get the royal treatment? Join the official Second Life Birthday group inworld and you’ll be granted immediate access to the Shop & Hop regions.

Before you jump inworld, you can get a sneak peek at many of the items that will be available in the official Second Life Shop & Hop Flickr pool. Don’t forget to share photos of your haul too!

Begin your journey at any one of the SL20B Shop & Hop regions, and be sure to visit them all to see everything that's available.  

Below you will find a complete list of all 400 participating Shop & Hop merchants on moderate regions in alphabetical order, followed by 80 on adult regions also in alphabetical order:

MODERATE REGIONS:

ADULT REGIONS:

The 2023 Valentine Shop & Hop is almost here with 280 participating merchants across 14 shopping regions. All are offering their best to inspire your Valentine fantasies from a romantic evening with your bae, to a party with your friends, and everything in between. You will definitely find something to suit you! Every store will have at least a 20% discount on all items and a free (non-group) gift for shoppers or a gift certificate valued at L$300 or above!

The event formally opens to the public on Friday, February 3rd at 9am PT - but who wants to wait when you can get early access?! If you can’t contain your excitement, join the official Second Life Birthday group inworld to be granted immediate access.

Before you jump inworld, you can get a sneak peek at many of the items that will be available in the official Second Life Shop & Hop Flickr pool. And don’t forget to share photos of your haul after your shopping excursion!

Scroll to the end of this post for a complete list of all 280 participating Shop & Hop Merchants in alphabetical order, and their direct slurls! To visit the 2023 Valentine Shop & Hop - start at any one of the Regions - but be sure to visit them all to see everything that's available. Happy shopping!

ISLE OF VIEW AND MORE VALENTINE’S EVENTS

The Isle of View is our annual tribute to all things romantic via four regions filled with forested walks, cozy nooks for cuddling, and romantic swan boat rides.

Visit one of the Love Pavilion gift kiosks to browse through a variety of gift selections that you can send to your friends and loved ones on Valentine’s Day. This year’s selection includes heart lollipops and balloons, an adorable teddy bear, a chocolate box with rings, cutesy cupcakes, love lanterns, and, of course, romantic roses. To select and send your free gifts, follow the directions on the sign adjacent to the kiosk. 

Looking for more romantic destinations to explore this season? Grab a loved one and go on a date at one of the many beautiful places listed in the Romantic Spots category on the Destination Guide.

VALENTINE'S LOVE TRAIN

Our special Bellisseria Valentine's Event returns this year. This time it’s a Love Train with the primary departure point being Muehlenbach Station, but residents can hop on from any station as the trolleys go by! Learn more about it from Patch Linden's forum post.

DUNK & HUG A LINDEN & MOLE EVENT

Are you feeling “some kind of way” about the Lindens or Moles? Show your love (or friendly aggression) for the makers of Second Life at our annual Dunk & Hug a Linden & Mole Event, held this year on February 14th from 1pm to 3pm PT at the Isle of View. Come early for some fun conversations and plenty of soaked Lindens!

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Hug and dunk some Lindens & Moles,
At the Isle of View!

NEW LAST NAMES

Additionally, we have just released new last names for the season!

The following valentine-themed names are only available for a limited time:  
Snugglepuff
Allure
Passion
Heartstrings
Aphrodite
Adonis
Waifu
Husbando

These names for Valentine’s Day are seasonal and may come back around this time next year, for a limited time.

The following is a screenshot of the full list of current last names available:

We will continue to make additional updates to the available last name pool, so if these options aren’t for you, stay tuned for future updates. You can also suggest your favorite name on our suggestion form, the new names were chosen from there! 

For more information about the costs and how-tos involved in name changes, read the Changing your username FAQ. Click to change your name now!

A complete list of all 280 participating Shop & Hop Merchants in alphabetical order, and their direct slurls:

While many of us are still recovering from the winter holidays, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and our shopping itch just won’t go away! 

Linden Lab is winding up for a Valentine’s Day inworld shopping event - and we’re now looking for Merchants who would like to participate.

The 2023 Valentine’s Day edition of Shop & Hop will open on Friday, February 3rd, and will run through Sunday, February 19th. We are looking for Merchants willing to offer a discount on their items (at least 20% off) and provide a new non-exclusive gift to shoppers.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please fill out this form as soon as possible and no later than Monday, January 9th, 2023. We will contact you soon after that date if your application is accepted.

Love is in the air!

The 2022 Holiday Shop & Hop is almost here with 320 participating merchants across 16 shopping regions, bringing you loads of festive fun! Every store will have at least a 20% discount on all items and a free (non-group) gift for shoppers or a gift certificate valued at L$300 or above! 

The event formally opens to the public on Thursday, December 8th at 9am PT - but who wants to wait when you can get early access?! If you can’t contain your excitement, join the official Second Life Birthday group inworld to be granted immediate access.

Before you jump inworld, you can get a sneak peek at many of the items that will be available in the official Second Life Shop & Hop Flickr pool. And don’t forget to share photos of your haul after your shopping excursion!

To visit the 2022 Holiday Shop & Hop - start at any one of the Regions - but be sure to visit them all to see everything that's available. Happy shopping!

You can also join us for even more Holiday Events and Activities - including the Linden & Resident Snowball Fight!

A complete list of all 320 participating Shop & Hop Merchants in alphabetical order, and the direct slurls, is below: