Current blockbusters such as Resident Evil: Retribution and the rural gangster flick Lawless screen in Dolby Digital surround sound

Science enthusiasts help kids make slime, dig for fossils and gems, and crack geodes while piquing interest in chemistry and geology

LCD screens keep score as bowlers lace up shoes and send balls hurtling down polished lanes at one of three locations

Black-and-white or sepia photos of trees, signs, and other found objects double as letters to spell names or words encased in frames

Kathleen Madigan regales crowds with risqué tales of middle-aged singledom; Adam Carolla celebrates sports, booze, and testosterone

Three-day outdoor music festival promotes green living with organic-food vendors and performances from Third Eye Blind and 80+ bands

Extreme 3.2-mile race challenges contestants with 13 obstacles, such as nets, walls, and fire before celebration with live music and beer

Black lights set aglow an 18-hole indoor mini-golf course with a windmill, lighthouse, and barn obstacles

Staff members turn backyards into playgrounds with laser tag, archery tag, giant hamster balls, and video-game theater

50+ exhibitors proffer wares alongside makeovers, chances to socialize, and fashion showcases at charity-driven event celebrating women