Living Computers presents Hours of Code!

From block-based to BASIC and beyond, we’ve packed the entire day with hours of computing fun with interactive tours, drop-in workshops, and more.  Learn about our new free Educator Membership in an open house featuring activities from our friends at Code.org and SAM Labs. Bring your friends, bring your family – and be part of Hour of Code at Living Computers: Museum + Labs! 

Choose your own adventure!

Schedule:

ROBOT SMART CITY: 
10-11am 
Robots + Lego + Markers= fun! 
This hour of code is best for families with youth ages 4-11 years 

DIGITAL DJs
11am-12pm 
Program your music. Dope! 
This hour of code is best for visitors 12+ years with basic experience with command line.

TYPE, SWIPE, CLICK! 
11:15 - 11:45a 
A hands-on history of computer use!! 
This tour is best for families with middle schoolers who love smartphones.

BASIC PROGRAMMING ON THE APPLE IIE 
11a-4p, starting every hour 
(BASIC + Apple II)/retro classroom = Totally Awesome! 
This hour of code is best for visitors 12+ years with basic experience with command line.

EDUCATOR OPEN HOUSE 
12-4p 
Computer Science is for everyone! 
This meet-and-greet is best for Seattle teachers, parents, and students who want to bring Computer Science to their school.

SCRATCH RETRO-GAMING 
1-2p 
Ms. Pacman. ‘nuf said. 
This hour of code is best for game enthusiasts 8+ years.

MAINFRAMES, MINIS AND MICROS 
1:15p 
Highlights tour with an awesome LCM+L tour guide! 
This interactive tour is best for visitors 12+ years.

GALLERY TALK: HOW I BECAME AN ENGINEER 
2-2:30p 
This conversation with Bruce Sherry is likely to interest visitors 10+ years.

EPIC FAIL 
3:15p
The fascinating history of some of the biggest business mistakes of all time! 
This tour is best suited for entrepreneurs 10 and up who love a good story.

CODE: DEBUGGING THE GENDER GAP
4-5:15p 
This documentary contains mild language and is best suited for visitors 13+ years.

PAC-MAN BINGO 
5-6p
Chomp!!
This self-guided scavenger hunt is best for competitive groups who love old arcade games.