Zine Swap Social Seattle May 2026

Join Queer Scouts Seattle in the Central District for an in-person, masked zine swap social. Bring copies of your own zines or any other zines you have permission to share. Don't have any zines of your own? No problem! This is the perfect time to start your collection. If you are new to zines and zine making or just want to make a new zine, don't forget to check out our Zine Making Skill Share on May 16th. (If you attend the Zine Making Skill Share and need help making copies of your zine to share at this swap, please let us know.)

Please note: Queer Scouts is a substance-free group. Please do not drink alcohol, smoke, or otherwise partake during this event.

CANCELLATIONS:

If you are unable to come, please cancel your ticket or email lauren@queerscouting.com. You may cancel your own ticket and receive a refund up to one hour before the event. We will keep all transaction fees and any remaining funds you paid will be returned to the original payment method. There is no shame for a last minute cancellation, but we sometimes have waitlists and cancelling tickets allows us to free up spots for others.

ACCESSIBILITY TRANSPARENCY:

Physical:

The entrance to the venue is on a steep hill, but if you need an accessible entrance with less incline, please contact Lauren and we will arrange to let you in through the garage/elevator or we can arrange for a driver to drive you to the top of the hill.

Sensory:

Since we will be outdoors on a terrace with umbrellas, please bring anything you need to be comfortable: a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, jacket, water, a cushion, etc. There are wrought-iron seats with and without arms, and they are quite hard. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside the building and open the doors/windows.

Immune System Safety:

Queer Scouts understands that the Covid-19 vaccine is not currently accessible to everyone. The Washington State Department of Health has issued a standing order to allow healthcare providers and pharmacists in WA to administer Covid vaccines to anyone age 6mo+. The vaccine is covered by WA Apple Health Medicaid and many other insurance plans. Queer Scouts recognizes that some insurance plans may not cover the vaccine at this time, which has led to unequal access. We are removing the requirement for vaccination at our in-person events; however, if you are physically and financially able to be vaccinated, we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE getting an updated dose of the 2025-26 Covid vaccine.

Plan to be masked with an n95/kn95+ or similar respirator mask at all times; if you need to take off your mask to eat or drink something, please step away from the group. Drinking with a Sip valve in your mask is allowed!

We have 30 tickets for Scouts, including 3 for our Leadership members running the event. 

Financial:

This event is FREE for all attendees. If you would like a drink from the coffee shop, please bring adequate funds. If you'd like to make a donation, follow the directions later in the ticket process. Feel free to donate as little or as much as you are able. Donations support us in continuing to make Queer Scouts programming available & accessible to everyqueer.

Transit:

Parking: There is limited free street parking on Hiawatha Pl. S, as well as on Davis. Both streets are perpendicular to Dearborn.There is one accessible parking spot on-site. Please contact Lauren at lauren@queerscouting.org to reserve the accessible spot.

Buses: Routes 7, 9, 14, 106, 212, and 554. The Rainier/Charles bus stops are a 1-3 minute walk, about 500 ft, with traffic signals and accessible curbs. The location is also about a half mile from the new Judkins Park Light Rail station.

Biking: There is plenty of bicycle parking along Hiawatha Pl S. near Hiawatha Lofts and the Bikery. The venue is near the I-90 Trail and Mountain-to-Sound trails (Charles/Hiawatha). You can also chain your bike up at the host Scout's apartment if that's easier.

Bathroom: The venue has two accessible gender-neutral single stall bathrooms in the adjacent building, as well as the bathroom in the home of the Scout hosting.