On the holiest of nerd holidays, Kevin Doyle of Robbinsdale dusted off his handmade Mandalorian costume Saturday and chose a charitable benefit to attend for Star Wars Day. The forums of the 501st Legion's Minnesota Garrison,

May 4 is upon us, but to fans of the space franchise, it’s more commonly referred to as “May the Fourth” — a play on the iconic Star Wars phrase “May the Force be with you.”For those unfamiliar with the term — and eager to connect with their space-loving pals — the Force is a mystical energy field that binds together the

May the 4th Be With You: Dress in “Star Wars” gear for a day of games, crafts, snacks and an appearance by the 501st Legion of Tampa Bay. Free. Noon-1:30 p.m. Saturday (May 4). Seminole Community Library, 9200 113th St. N., Seminole. 727-394-6905.

Celebrate Star Wars Day at the Science Museum of Minnesota (presented by the Star Tribune) A special event featuring a Wookiee scavenger hunt with prizes, sketching demonstration and character appearances. Take the bus for free on May 4 and every Friday through the end of June.

The Star Wars franchise is iconic for many reasons, and one of them is memorable lines featured in all of the films.

Several hundred Star Wars superfans took their adoration for the film franchise to a whole other level over the weekend, catching all nine episodes in an overnight marathon.