Summer is the perfect time to relax and spend time playing the Nintendo Switch family of systems with loved ones. To celebrate family summer gaming, Nintendo is hosting the Nintendo Summer of Play tour to give guests of all ages the chance to discover their favorite Nintendo characters and learn more about the worlds they come from. From June 15 to Aug. 28, Nintendo will travel to various cities across the U.S. and invite guests to explore the worlds created by Nintendo Switch games through a variety of summer-themed activities:
- Get behind the wheel with Mario and friends to speed down Rainbow Road in an exciting race found in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game.
- Sit by a serene campfire with Tom Nook and Isabelle in front of a cozy photo-op from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game.
- Pose with curious plant-like creatures in an oversized garden scene from the upcoming Pikmin 4 game (launching July 21).
- Take a snapshot with Pikachu and other Pokémon featured in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.
- Explore the great outdoors with Link in the evolved Kingdom of Hyrule while playing the critically acclaimed action-adventure game The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Whether it’s creating new memories with beloved Nintendo characters or seeing them in action for the first time on the Nintendo Switch family of systems, this is just a sample of the many adventures that await at this year’s event. The Nintendo Summer of Play tour offers something for every type of player in the family, from the platforming aficionado who likes to explore Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe with others, to the competitive player who prefers to brawl it out in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
While visiting the Nintendo Summer of Play tour, guests will receive a free Nintendo Summer of Play passport, which can be stamped after participating in various activities at the event. Once completed, they’ll have an opportunity to receive free Nintendo goodies (while supplies last). Attendees can also commemorate their Nintendo summer experience by stopping by the Play Nintendo Mushroom Kingdom Yourself Photobooth for a digital keepsake. For checking in with My Nintendo at the event, Nintendo Account holders will also receive a free gift (while supplies last) and 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points to redeem for fun rewards on my.nintendo.com.
Plus, those looking to bring the fun of the Nintendo Summer of Play tour home will receive a special GameStop coupon, which gives them $10 off a purchase of $75 or more on select Nintendo video games and accessories.
The Nintendo Summer of Play tour is inviting guests to visit when it stops at the following locations:
| Market | Location | Address | Dates |
| Minneapolis, MN | Mall of America® | 60 E Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425 | June 15 – June 18 |
| Detroit, MI | Great Lakes Crossing Outlets | 4000 Baldwin Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 | June 22 – June 25 |
| New York, NY | Meatpacking District Pop Up | 60 Tenth Ave New York, NY 10014 | June 29 – July 2 |
| Knoxville, TN | West Town Mall | 7600 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 | July 7 – July 10 |
| Orlando, FL | The Florida Mall | 8001 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32809 | July 20 – July 23 |
| Austin, TX | Barton Creek Square | 2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy Austin, TX 78746 | July 28 – July 31 |
| Denver, CO | FlatIron Crossing | 1 W Flatiron Crossing Drive Broomfield, CO 80021 | Aug. 17 – Aug. 20 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Santa Monica Place® | 315 Colorado Ave Santa Monica, CA 90401 | Aug. 25 – Aug. 28 |
An additional city will be added to the Nintendo Summer of Play Tour soon. Visit https://www.nintendo.com/events/play-events/for this announcement, as well as dates and details for all stops.
And for fans of all ages looking to close out their summer with even more Nintendo memories, Nintendo Live 2023 will take place in Seattle from Sept. 1 through Sept. 4. Nintendo Live 2023 will be inspired by the games, worlds and characters of Nintendo and Nintendo Switch, and will feature gameplay, a main stage with live performances, tournaments for a range of skill levels and much more! Register now through June 22 for an opportunity to receive free tickets and attend Nintendo Live 2023. For more information, visit https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-live/.
Source: Nintendo of America
It needs to be in Ohio, I’ve never been to a event from Nintendo.
What is the Nintendo Summer of Play event, and what does it offer attendees?