All eight square kilometers of the Central House of Artist will be for the people with striking hobbies at the first weekend of autumn. If you do not know what to do in your spare time and how to spend it with profit, after this festival there will definitely be no questions left.

The onset of autumn does not mean that it's time to den inside and prepare winter provisions. Enthusiastic people will always find how to spend leisure time properly. If you are not yet aware of how to entertain yourself, come to the festival The THING at the Central House of Artist. A unique event is intended for all those in love with an occupation - such fans are usually called "geeks". The field of their hobby does not really matter. What matters is sincerity and heartfelt desire to dedicate most of your free time to the hobby.

The festival will bring together fantasy realms, their fans and various trends of geek culture. At the Central House of Artists you will get acquainted with the most exiting modern hobbies that may become not just pastime but lifetime projects: air modeling, drones, board games, cosplay, radio-controlled models, and what not.

For the visitors’ convenience, the entire premises of the Central House of Artist will be divided into thematic zones, designed by the fans of their hobbies. In addition to exploring various sorts of hobbies, you will see stands with comic strips, halls with construction kits, railway models, games and other entertainments. Here there is room for both experienced geeks and those who are just getting to know popular modern hobbies. See the festival program and other details on the website

When? From 11 am to 8 pm on September 2 and 3

Where? The Central House of Artist at the address 10, Krymsky Val Street, next to the Oktyabrskaya, and Park Kultury metro stations, Moscow