Scavenger Hunt Day

Scavenger Hunt Day is a great holiday for kids, although adults can also have a good time on this day.

History

No one knows when Scavenger Hunt Day was established. It is believed to have been started by the writer, actress, and radio host Elsa Maxwell. In the 1930s, she often threw various entertaining parties for wealthy people. One of the favorite pastimes was searching the city for certain things. Men and women wandered the streets looking for various little items. Moreover, they were not allowed to buy the items. Contestants had to exchange, find, or beg for them, but could not buy them. Sometimes, such entertainment included riddles or veiled clues to the identity of the objects.

Today, these games are popular among children. Adults can organize parties and create mazes where children search for listed items. Riddles and clues to the objects make the game more fun and challenging at the same time. Adults can also enjoy themselves during Scavenger Hunt Day.

Interesting Facts

Scavenger Hunt Day is a great entertaining and educational event.

1. The largest scavenger hunt took place in 2011, organized by American actor Misha Collins. 14,580 people took part in the event.
2. Some companies use this holiday to advertise their products. In 2009, Levi’s announced that “somewhere in America” they had buried $100,000.
3. In 2010, billionaire Forrest Fenn buried a treasure chest somewhere near the Canadian border. This chest has not yet been found.

How to Take Part

The best way to spend this day is to organize your own scavenger or treasure hunt for children or friends. Use the streets of your city or your own yard.

When is Scavenger Hunt Day in 2025?

Scavenger Hunt Day is associated with the anticipation of happiness and joy. It is observed on May 24 each year.

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