Geocaching HQ has announced a Souvenir for Leap Day 2024. Log a cache or event for February 29th, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024 all in one day. Ok, I know they won’t be back dated for non-existent days. But, we’re making up for some lost time here, right? Sorta. My head hurts figuring out how leap years work. Here’s what HQ is saying: “Enter through the wormhole and earn the “Leap Day 2024” souvenir by logging any four geocaches, Events, or Adventure Lab® Locations on February 29.”
If you want to make your day more fun, stop by one of the many events being hosted around Northern Virginia on February 29th. Say ‘Hi’ and maybe make some new geocaching buddies.
Cup of Joe — Leap Day (2024)
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Dumfries
Meet host, MJBinski at Cuppi Coffee in Dumfries for his Cup of Joe — Leap Day (2024) event to start off your day.
Our extra day of fun! February 29- Leap day
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Chantilly
For those who sleep in a little later or for those who want to race over from Dumfries, TeamXMan will be hosting Our extra day of fun! February 29- Leap day event at the Wegmans in Chantilly.
Lizardman Llama Lapdog Lily+Loon LaMoose Leap LOL
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Herndon
Love tongue twisters with your lunch? Join frumiousb at Worldgate Center in Herndon for her Lizardman Llama Lapdog Lily+Loon LaMoose Leap LOL event. There are lots of places there to grab yourself a bite to eat and plan your geocaching strategy.
Leap Day CITO
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Herndon
How about doing good while making friends? Help effstop clean up the woods near an area frequently used for geo-gatherings. While you’re coming, bring your glass for recycling. Bring your boots, gloves and trash picking tools to the Leap Day CITO event.
Over the Hump – Leap Day Edition
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sterling
Meet outside Potbelly’s in Sterling for conversation and maybe a bite to eat at rufnredy’s Thursday version of his regular mid-month, Wednesday gathering. This time he’s calling it Over the Hump – Leap Day Edition and all are welcome.
Winchester Meet & Greet – Leap Year Edition
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Winchester
If you are snatching your smilies closer to the Blue Ridge, you might want to consider stopping for dinner with your Winchester geocaching friends at TeAm G Winchester’s Winchester Meet & Greet – Leap Year Edition event.
LEAP AT THE CHANCE
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Warrenton
Like it’s twin event in Winchester, the Panera in Warrenton is the place to be to meet some friendly geocachers and refill your energy stats. LEAP AT THE CHANCE is hosted by treasures4us.
Leap Day in Manassas – 2024
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Manassas
Wind down your day with a slice from Tony’s Pizza. Join host, CherokeeThree for his Leap Day in Manassas – 2024 event.
Be sure to log your ‘Will Attend’ to let the host know you’re coming.
Looking to more souvenirs? Check out this quick post by one of our favorite guest authors: COLLECTING SOUVENIRS by mcgmarauders.
Okay, I’m officially confused!! What exactly is meant by:
“Each cache logged on this rare date represents a find on one of the nonexistent February 29 dates of the past. We’re not saying time travel exists, but we think this is pretty close!”?!!
Because it is and it means what it says 😉