The weekend will be packed with activities for Pokémon trainers of all ages.
The newly refurbished Weymouth library will host the fun-filled family weekend celebrating all things Pokémon. Events take place 9.30am – 3pm on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 August.
Put on your detective hats to find the hidden Pokémon in our scavenger hunt, try to catch them all in our all ages Poké Bingo and challenge trainers on ‘Pokémon Go’ for your spot in our Pokémon Hall of Fame in our ‘Pokémon Go’ Gym Leader Challenge.
All trainers are invited to come dressed up as their favourite characters from the franchise. We want to see your colourful Charizard’s, perfect Pikachu’s and totally awesome trainer costumes for our ultimate Pokémon cosplay battle. Costumes will be judged in categories (Children 0-10, Teens 11-17, Adult 18+) Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent of carer.
Running order:
“Who’s that Pokémon!” – Scavenger Hunt
Friday and Saturday: 9:30-15:00
Put your detective hat and find the mysterious Pokémon hidden throughout the library. To participate collect your sheets from the helpdesk.
Poké Bingo
Friday and Saturday: all day
Race to catch them all in this game of Poké Bingo – open to all ages. Sessions will be run throughout the day with a maximum of 25 trainers per session. Please book your slot at the helpdesk – small prizes will be awarded to our winning trainers.
Pokémon Cosplay Battle
Saturday only: 13:30 – 14:30
All trainers are invited to come dressed up as their favourite characters from the franchise. We want to see your colourful Charizard’s, perfect Pikachu’s and totally awesome trainer costumes.
Judging categories: Children 0-10, Teens 11-17, Adult 18+
Pokémon Go Gym Leader Challenge – winners announced
Saturday only: 15:00 – Phone app events
The six trainers that have control of our Pokémon gym in-game at 3pm will be added to our Pokémon Hall of Fame and awarded their prizes. Challenge trainers throughout the day in the ‘Pokémon Go’ app for your chance to win!
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