The Seattle Skeptics and Science Enthusiasts are hosting an event that members of our community might be interested in: Skeptipalooza 2026!

Here’s a link to their event:
https://www.meetup.com/seattleskeptics/events/315716135/

Feel free to RSVP with us to let your fellow Atheist Church folks know you’re planning on going, but also do RSVP on their event as well so they can get a more accurate count.

From their description:
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Skeptipalooza 2026: Science and Skepticism in Seattle
August 20-23
Skeptipalooza 2026 is the third annual gathering of skeptical-minded folks who believe in the scientific method. Skeptipalooza is sponsored by the Seattle Skeptics and Science Enthusiasts and the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (publishers of the journal Skeptical Inquirer).

The four-day conference is a combination of social activities and public talks about skeptical and scientific thinking presented by nine distinguished speakers of various backgrounds, combined with ample opportunities to socialize.

All are welcome and attendance at any of these events is free!

# Thursday August 20, 6:00 p.m.

Dinner at the Greenwood Razzi’s pizzeria, plus presentations. 8523 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle. (Don’t confuse this with the downtown location of Razzis)

Presentations:

• Introduction to Skeptipalooza 2026: Science and Skepticism in Seattle. Scot Bastian (15 minutes)
• Behold, the Power of Wikipedia! Susan Gerbic (15-20 minutes)
• The Truth About Bats. Niki Desautels (45 minutes)

# Friday, August 21 5:30 p.m. (Bat night)

5:30 Gather at Retreat coffee house, 6900 E Green Lake Way N Seattle

6:30 Walk around Green Lake to the Bathhouse Theater (also called Seattle Public Theater). The walk from Retreat to Bathhouse is flat and approximately 1 mile each way (or 2.8 miles, if you take the circular walk around the lake). Or you can drive straight to the Bathhouse free parking lot. Map link.

7:30-8:30 Sunset demonstration of bat behavior near the Bathhouse Theater on the West side of Green Lake. Courtesy of Bats Northwest.

Afterwards: Gather for food and libations at location TBD.

# Saturday August 22nd 9:00AM

9:00 a.m. Coffee and conversation Retreat coffee house, 6900 E Green Lake Way N Seattle, followed by optional 2.8 mile walk around Green Lake

11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Meet at the Green Lake Library Branch, 7364 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle

11:30 Tech setup

Presentations:

• Intro and Carl Sagan’s Baloney Detection Kit, Updated Scot Bastian (20 minutes)
• What Every Skeptic Should Know About Cold Reading. Susan Gerbic (45 minutes)

Lunch. SSSE will provide sandwiches, snacks, and drinks.

Presentations:

• Coyote: America’s Song Dog. Pat Pilcher (45 minutes)
• SEA-AD: The Seattle Alzheimer’s Disease Brain Cell Atlas. Michael Hawrylycz (45 minutes)
• Cows In the Sky: A Short History of UFO Cattle Abduction. Dan Green(35 minutes)

Break

Presentations:

• Myths Regarding the Concept of Trauma. Keith Brown (30 minutes)
• Where Are All the Little Green Men? Science Weighs In on the Possibility of Intelligent Life in the Universe. gReG Donohue. (55 minutes)

5:30-6:00 p.m. Library room cleanup

Approximately 6:30 p.m. Gather for dinner and libations at Jellyfish Brewing Company, 6808 East Green Lake Way N, (a short, walkable distance from the Library)

# Sunday August 23, noon (BBQ Day)

12 noon. Gather at Alki Coffee Shop on Alki Beach, 2742 Alki Ave SW #100, Seattle, followed by a walk on the waterfront. Map link.

2:00 p.m. to whenever. Backyard potluck BBQ at Scot Bastian’s house in West Seattle (Exact Location TBA)

Please note: This schedule can also be found at the Seattle Skeptics and Science Enthusiasts website

Library Disclaimer: This event is NOT hosted, sponsored, or endorsed by the Seattle Public Library. Any views that are discussed in this meeting are not a reflection of the Seattle Public Library’s views.