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Night at the Museum item
Night at the Museum
US$100

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What is the perfect family outing? Trips to the Museum of Flight and the Woodland Park Zoo! Take the family to the zoo this summer on a sunny day and pop over to the Museum of Flight when rain hits Seattle! Thank you to the Museum of Flight and Woodland Park Zoo! Includes: 4 tickets to Woodland Park Zoo and 4 tickets to the Museum of Flight
Spa Basket item
Spa Basket
US$75

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Take SUMM time off and pamper yourself! With the gift set get a new do and refresh your skin, and then enjoy your new look by sharing a bottle of rosé with friends! Thank you to Fringe Haircut, Babyface, Two Mountain Winery! Includes: Haircut certificate, gift card, and bottle of Rosé
Kid Friendly Game Basket item
Kid Friendly Game Basket
US$25

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Kids love games and this curated basket is sure to please! Learn about shapes, patterns, counting, money, and more, all while playing fun games together! Thank you to SUMMone Special. Includes: Money Bags, Pattern Blocks, Weaving, Zeno Games, Math Game Books
Glass Blowing Class and Ornament item
Glass Blowing Class and Ornament
US$60

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Create your very own art project at Seattle Glassblowing Studio! Spend some time learning the trade then create your very own piece. Use the glass orb from Hilltop Artists as inspiration! *Blow Your Own Glass Hands-On Experience: Allows one person to create one individual glass art project in the form of an ornament, sea float, flower, paperweight, or small bowl. Thank you to Seattle Glassblowing Studio! Includes: glassblowing experience and glass orb
SCIENCE! item
SCIENCE!
US$75

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Can't get enough science in the year? Try this annual family membership to the best science spot in Seattle! The Pacific Science Center hits all the science from dinosaurs to asteroids, butterflies to mad science shows! The best part- you've got the year to keep exploring! Thank you to the Pacific Science Center! Includes: an Annual Family Membership to the Pacific Science Center
Marble Powered Mechanical Computer item
Marble Powered Mechanical Computer
US$25

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A revolutionary new game where players build mechanical computers powered by marbles to solve logic puzzles. It's engaging to setup and ponder over, and then fun to build your solution and watch what you've assembled solve the puzzle and spit out the correct solution. Thank you to Steven Stadnicki! Includes: a Turing Tumble.
Date Night Scavenger Hunt 1 item
Date Night Scavenger Hunt 1
US$15

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Your date night will consist of completing fun photo challenges, testing your knowledge of local trivia, and solving riddles as you traverse from stop to stop. The hunt takes about two hours and requires between 1-2 miles of walking. Start and complete your hunt on your own time, day or night, no reservation required; all you need is your phone, a partner, and some free time! Thank you to Let's Roam! Includes: a gift certificate to Seattle Scavenger Hunt for two and a bottle of wine
Date Night Scavenger Hunt 2 item
Date Night Scavenger Hunt 2
US$15

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Your date night will consist of completing fun photo challenges, testing your knowledge of local trivia, and solving riddles as you traverse from stop to stop. The hunt takes about two hours and requires between 1-2 miles of walking. Start and complete your hunt on your own time, day or night, no reservation required; all you need is your phone, a partner, and some free time! Thank you to Let's Roam! Includes: a gift certificate to Seattle Scavenger Hunt for two and a bottle of wine
Family Game Night item
Family Game Night
US$45

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Family Game Night! Pop some popcorn, clear the table, it's game night! There could be attacking monsters, battling armies, train routes to far off places, or building up your Blokus! You just never know what will happen on game night! Thank you to Ali Alpay! Includes: Castle Panic, Stratego, Ticket to Ride, and Blokus XL
Scavenger Hunt Party 1 item
Scavenger Hunt Party 1
US$35

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This group scavenger hunt will have your team completing fun photo challenges, testing your knowledge of local trivia, and solving riddles as you traverse from stop to stop. The hunt takes about two hours and requires between 1-2 miles of walking. Start and complete your hunt on your own time, day or night, no reservation required; all you need is your phone, your friends, and some free time! Thank you to Let's Roam! Includes: a Seattle Scavenger Hunt Gift Certificate for up to 10 participants
Scavenger Hunt Party 2 item
Scavenger Hunt Party 2
US$35

Starting bid

This group scavenger hunt will have your team completing fun photo challenges, testing your knowledge of local trivia, and solving riddles as you traverse from stop to stop. The hunt takes about two hours and requires between 1-2 miles of walking. Start and complete your hunt on your own time, day or night, no reservation required; all you need is your phone, your friends, and some free time! Thank you to Let's Roam! Includes: a Seattle Scavenger Hunt Gift Certificate for up to 10 participants
Scavenger Hunt Party 3 item
Scavenger Hunt Party 3
US$35

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This group scavenger hunt will have your team completing fun photo challenges, testing your knowledge of local trivia, and solving riddles as you traverse from stop to stop. The hunt takes about two hours and requires between 1-2 miles of walking. Start and complete your hunt on your own time, day or night, no reservation required; all you need is your phone, your friends, and some free time! Thank you to Let's Roam! Includes: a Seattle Scavenger Hunt Gift Certificate for up to 10 participants
Stoup Swag item
Stoup Swag
US$25

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Who doesn't love a local brewery? Stoup is SUMM's partner for Pints & Proof and we love working with them- and the bonus? Their beer is amazing, their team inspiring, and it's women owned! Go have a beer, wear your T-shirt, and while you're at it, go check out Pints & Proofs! Thank you to Stoup! Includes: a Stoup gift card, T-shirt, baseball cap, and stickers
Game Night to Go item
Game Night to Go
US$45

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Invite over friends, make a nice dinner, then break out the games! Adventure and war in the wilderness? Check. Merchants in the Meiji period? Check. Creating your own Portuguese tiling? Absolutely. Southern French walled cities? Sure thing! Play one, play them all! Thank you to Ali Alpay! Includes: Root, Yokohama, Azul, Carcassone, and bottle of wine
NW African American Museum 1 item
NW African American Museum 1
US$15

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A hidden gem of a museum with thought-provoking programs and beautifully archived exhibits, the Northwest African American Museum is an anti-racist, pro-equity, affirming gathering place of hope, help, and healing for the entire Northwest region that is building intergenerational cultural wealth. Thank you to the Benjamin Banneker Math Room at NAAM! Includes: 4 tickets to the NW African American Museum and a gift from the museum gift shop
NW African American Museum 2 item
NW African American Museum 2
US$15

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A hidden gem of a museum with thought-provoking programs and beautifully archived exhibits, the Northwest African American Museum is an anti-racist, pro-equity, affirming gathering place of hope, help, and healing for the entire Northwest region that is building intergenerational cultural wealth. hop Thank you to the Benjamin Banneker Math Room at NAAM! Includes: 4 tickets to the NW African American Museum and a gift from the museum gift s
Aviation Basket item
Aviation Basket
US$75

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Ready for take-off? Enjoy the day learning about WWI and WWII airplanes and the Apollo space landing, tour the Concorde, and see the birthplace of Boeing airplanes! Follow up the day with an Aviation gin and tonic and dream about being in a dog fight in the sky. Thank you to the Museum of Flight! Includes: 6 tickets to the Museum of Flight and a bottle of Aviation Gin
Custom Ambigram + Autographed Book item
Custom Ambigram + Autographed Book
US$100

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Ambigrams are words that reveal hidden surprises: they read the same upside down, in a mirror, or cleverly disguise words within words. Each design is a delightful puzzle for the eye, blending symmetry, science, and art into a mesmerizing experience. This rare treasure is even more special—not only will you receive a book signed by Scott Kim himself this winning bidder will receive a custom ambigram designed by Scott Kim featuring a name (or pair of names) of their choice—a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake. Thank you to Scott Kim! Includes: a custom ambigram and a autographed copy of The Little Book of Big Mind Benders.
Tetragami Dodecahedron Workshop 1 item
Tetragami Dodecahedron Workshop 1
US$100

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Inventor and SUMM Advisory Board member Peter Hubbard will lead you and your friends/family in an online adventure building Dodecahedrons using his award-winning Tetragami system. Supplies to construct ten regular sized and ten mini dodecahedrons will be mailed in advance of the session. Thank you to Peter Hubbard! Includes: an Online Tetragami Dodecahedron workshop for up to 10 participants.
Tetragami Dodecahedron Workshop 2 item
Tetragami Dodecahedron Workshop 2
US$100

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Inventor and SUMM Advisory Board member Peter Hubbard will lead you and your friends/family in an online adventure building Dodecahedrons using his award-winning Tetragami system. Supplies to construct ten regular sized and ten mini dodecahedrons will be mailed in advance of the session. Thank you to Peter Hubbard! Includes: Online Tetragami Dodecahedron workshop for up to 10 participants
Giant Octablock Installation item
Giant Octablock Installation
US$2,000

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Elevate your space with a Giant Octablock Installation, an awe-inspiring fusion of art, mathematics, and architecture! Created by Studio Infinity, Giant Octablocks are a unique and versatile building block system that brings geometric beauty to life. No matter the occasion---either a bold sculptural statement for a special event, a hands-on community engagement project, or a creative experience for schools, camps, or corporate teams---this stunning installation will spark curiosity, inspire collaboration, and leave a lasting impression. Thank you to SUMMone Special! Includes: Certificate for custom build
SUMM Math Night item
SUMM Math Night
US$350

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Surprise your school or work with a Math Night or Festival! Pick a date, find a few volunteers, and let SUMM do the rest. We will arrive and set up, train the volunteers, and then spend 2 hours of math fun! Spark some math joy by grabbing and sharing this auction item! Thank you to SUMMone Special. Includes: Certificate for a SUMM hosted Math Night
6 Great Courses by Arthur Benjamin item
6 Great Courses by Arthur Benjamin
US$60

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Dr. Arthur Benjamin, Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College has created 6 inspirational video courses for The Great Courses (also known as The Teaching Company). The course titles are: The Joy of Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Secrets of Mental Math, Mathematics of Games and Puzzles, Math & Magic, and his latest course on The Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio. Each course lasts 6 to 12 hours, consists of 2 to 4 DVDs, and is suitable for audiences of all mathematical abilities. Thank you to Art Benjamin! Includes: 6 "Great Course" company DVD courses
Puzzling Pieces Everywhere item
Puzzling Pieces Everywhere
US$50

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Cold and rainy Seattle weekends are the perfect time to make a warm drink and start a puzzle. This 500 piece Typefaces puzzle is a great warm up to the 1000 piece Busy Birdies! Add in the two wooden puzzles from Project Genius and you're ready to start a collection! When your fingers need a break you can still stretch your brain with The Little Book of Big Mind Benders by Scott Kim! Even better, buy a few more this $50 gift card to Math 'n' Stuff, Seattle's favorite math store! Thank you to Math'n'Stuff and Scott Kim! Includes: 1000 piece puzzle, 500 piece puzzle, wooden puzzles, Math'n'Stuff gift certificate, and autographed copy of The Little Book of Big Mind Benders.
Row, row, row your boat item
Row, row, row your boat
US$50

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There's not much better than spending a day on Lake Union in a rowboat. Soak in the sun, or rain, watch the seaplanes land, and get a lakeside view of all those awesome houseboats! Have you ever rowed your boat up to Westward to slurp some oysters with a glass of rosé, and then rowed back, dodging kayaks and seaplanes as you go? Don't miss out on this chance! Thank you to the Center for Wooden Boats! Includes: Punch pass with 3 free 1-hour rowboat rentals at the Center for Wooden Boats on South Lake Union

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