Pictured: SL SciFi Expo 2021

Are you horrored out yet? Take a break from the scares and check out these non-Halloween-related events in Second Life this weekend!

SL SciFi Expo 2021

The SL SciFi Expo 2021, to Benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the American Cancer Society in Second Life, will run from October 8th to the 17th. For more info, visit: scifiexpo.org

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BURN2 - The Great Unknown

BURN2 is an extension of the Burning Man culture and community in Second Life. Their annual week-long burn is October 8th to 17th, 2021 and the theme this year is The Great Unknown. The Burner Community of BURN2 looks forward to welcoming Home new and seasoned Burners. Walk through the gate, and if you are a virgin Burner, ring the bell! Follow the Lamplighters on their twice-daily processions; visit the Rangers, view the Man, and meditate in the Temple. Wander, explore, climb, interact. Dress in your finest Burner wear and visit the many performance camps with music to soothe, inspire, excite and incite to dance with your avatar in your own living room. You will be surrounded by art, music, fire and the community of welcoming Burners! Learn more at www.burn2.org

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We Will Be Heard: Girl Power

The Second Annual We Will Be Heard event returns this year with a new theme: Girl Power! This Month-long event starts October 1st, and will celebrate women and provide information and resources with planned events such as Open Mic, Art Gala, Panel Discussions, Shop & Hop, an interactive Women's Empowerment Experience, and much more! This destination is the welcome hub for the event and it features portals for all table talks, movie nights, and other planned workshops. For more info, visit linktr.ee/WWBHSECONDLIFE

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Dia de Muertos 2021

Instituto Espanol presents Dia de Muertos 2021, based in Taxco Guerrero, MX. This event will run from October 5th to November 5th with exhibitions, and musical and cultural events throughout the month.

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Forever Tourist - Passport Game

Forever Tourist is a virtual stamp collection game designed to encourage travel inside the virtual world of Second Life. In addition to collecting custom stamps for your personal passport, some participating locations may offer free gifts for passport holders! More info here: operationmainland.com/forever-tourist

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Focus Photography Fair

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer, Focus Photography Fair has over 60 different exhibitors to facilitate and inspire your creativity. From studios and props to backdrops and EEPs — you will find it here! Make sure to catch a live music performance or a free learning workshop. This shopping event runs from Oct. 8-22. Bring a friend!

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Engine Room

Engine Room is a biannual steampunk, aetherpunk, dieselpunk, historical, and fantasy-themed shopping expo brought to you by Second Life Syndicate. Running from September 20th to October 20th, the Engine Room features some of the best designers on the grid housed in a unique custom build by Walton Wainwright. More info at: secondlifesyndicate.com/events/syndicate-events/engine-room

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NEO-Japan SL Event

NEO-Japan Event is a bi-annual shopping event of a modern and bold unique fusion of international cultures with a distinctive Japanese root. A bold, creative, and individualistic style! The event runs from September 25th to October 17th. For more information, visit neo-japan.sl

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The Guy Fawkes Exhibition 2021

Who was Guy Fawkes? Why does his effigy get burnt on bonfires all over the UK every 5th November? Discover the true story of The Gunpowder Plot at the Guy Fawkes Exhibition inside the Tower of London! Enjoy the experience and have a great bonfire season! The event runs from October 1st to November 12th.

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World Space Week Virtual Event 2021

The mission of the World Space Week Association (WSWA) is to strengthen the link between space and society through public education, participation, and dialog on the future of space activity using World Space Week as a focus. At the recent Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, SpaceX and others were recognized for their great support of World Space Week. SL SpaceX Group is supporting their efforts in Second Life. Lanai Jarrico, Editor-in-Chief of Second Life Enquirer, is set to receive an award in Second Life at the World Space Week Celebration Award ceremony in Second Life on October 9, 3PM SL Time.

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There are still many weeks for Halloween and we have almost 100 spooky destinations in the Haunted category if you want more scares. Don't forget to check our Recently Added category to see all the latest additions to the Second Life Destination Guide!

Got a spot that you’d like listed in the Destination Guide? Make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form. Don’t forget to read more about the Destination Guide info, guidelines, and criteria for Editors’ Picks or the Destinations Floater in the viewer, to increase your chances of being featured in those coveted spots!

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