Now that you're a Steampunk, why not plan a social activity?
One of the wonderful things about being Steampunk here in San Diego is that we love getting the whole "family" together. Of course it is also nice to have a small get-together with one or two fellow Steampunks and just go do something simple. So, find some Steampunks and go somewhere or make something or discuss a topic or simply enjoy tea with each other. You shouldn't have to wait for someone else to plan a Steampunk activity in your community before you get out and steam-around town. A community cannot survive with only one or two people planning all of the fun things. If you want it to happen, make it so. People will love you for it, and remember, "if you build it, they will come." Come by our MeetUp group and spread the word about any activity you are planning!
Below are some suggestions of local Steampunk activities anyone can organize:
A Steampunk Picnic or Park Day
A Steampunk Movie Night
A Steampunk Field Trip
A Steampunk Parade
A Steampunk Pub Crawl
A Steampunk Celebration of Jules Verne’s Birthday
A Steampunk Celebration of H.G. Wells’ Birthday
A Steampunk Celebration of Tesla’s Birthday, etc.
A Steampunk Mall Walk
A Steampunk Walkabout at a themed venue
A Steampunk Tea Party/Tea Duel
A Steampunk Ice Cream Social
A Steampunk Writer’s Workshop
A Steampunk Exhibit at a museum, mall or library
A Steampunk Persona Discussion
A Steampunk Poetry/Prose Reading
A Steampunk Maker-Day
A Steampunk Concert
A Steampunk Bicycle Tour
A Steampunk Show-and-Tell
A Steampunk Literature Discussion
A Steampunk House Party
A Steampunk Group-Build Project
A Steampunk DJ Dance
A Steampunk Flea Market or Garage Sale
We've included here a list of fabulous San Diego places where you may like to go all-dressed-up in your Steampunk outfits. Sometimes you may want to be an adventurer or a tinkerer, and other times the location may call for more "civilized" attire, or possibly even Victorian beachwear. Of course there is always the classic airship captain look, or the always appropriate mad-scientist garb. Whatever the activity you choose to do out in your community, whether shopping or picnicing or a Steampunk photo shoot, etc., please remember never to brandish a prop weapon or weapon-like item in public. This is for everyone's safety.
Pubs/Eateries
94th Aero Squadron
Prohibition
Coronado Boat House
Bahia Belle on Mission Bay
U.S. Grant
Nobel Experiment
Neighborhood Gastropub
Arcana Brewery
Rancho Bernardo Winery
Haunted Head Saloon
The Lost Abbey
Other Places
Flying Leathernecks Museum
Mt. Helix
Palomar Observatory
Mormon Battalion
Seaport Village
Parks/Beaches
Presidio Park
Balboa Park
Old Town/Heritage Park
Coronado Island
Crystal Pier
Lindo Lake Gazebo
La Jolla Cove
Children's Pool/Sea Wall
Sunny Jim Sea Cave
Grape Day Park
Old Poway Park
Giant Dipper Wooden Coaster
Mission Bay Model Boat Pond
Cleveland National Forest
Santee Lakes Boating/Picnicing