scavenger hunt
noun
: a game in which players try to acquire without buying specified items within a time limit
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The Sunday afternoon party included historical displays, trivia challenges, a scavenger hunt, entertainment with El Mago the Magician, juggling by Jason Kollum of Niles, and the debut of a new storytime puppet as part of attractions and event amenities.
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Sun Flair Scavenger Hunt As warmer weather hopefully settles in, the City of Sunnyvale is enticing people to explore parks and public art on a scavenger hunt for 26 Sun Flair sculptures across 13 locations.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Inside his midtown store, digging for the perfect disc is like a scavenger hunt, where the prize hits all the right notes.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
In the weeks leading up to it, expect a full month of community fun—from geocaching and 5K races to scavenger hunts and kid-friendly contests.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Sun Flair Scavenger Hunt As warmer weather hopefully settles in, the City of Sunnyvale is enticing people to explore parks and public art on a scavenger hunt for 26 Sun Flair sculptures across 13 locations.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Inside his midtown store, digging for the perfect disc is like a scavenger hunt, where the prize hits all the right notes.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
In the weeks leading up to it, expect a full month of community fun—from geocaching and 5K races to scavenger hunts and kid-friendly contests.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Scavenger hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scavenger%20hunt. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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