Join us on March 8th 2023 for Ralph Baer Day,

A celebration of the man who revolutionized the world of video gaming. Manchester is proud to honor the life and legacy of Ralph H. Baer, "The Father of Video Games."

• Bookery Manchester will host a day-long Pong tournament in honor of Baer's 8-bit masterpiece. Meanwhile, the Cat Alley Cafe inside the Bookery will have fun bakery items on offer. There will also be limited edition t-shirts & stickers. Kids are welcome to join us at 4pm for storytime featuring two books, Blips on a Screen and The Boy Who Thought Outside of the Box followed by 8-bit craft activity. 

• The SEE Science Center will have a 2:30pm storytime featuring books about Baer's life and impact, and features a display showcasing his contributions to the industry.

• The Mosaic Art Collective, in partnership with the Ralph Baer Project Group, will host a month-long art show titled "Level Up" in honor of the inventor's life and achievements. The gallery's second Saturday open event on March 11th will feature a 1970's art installation and a high-score Atari competition.

• Arms Park/Manchester Millyard is the home of the bronze statue of Ralph Baer and pays homage to the father of video games, head of and grab to grab a selfie and use the hashtag #BeLikeRalph .