scavenger hunt
noun
: a game in which players try to acquire without buying specified items within a time limit
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Send yourself on a scavenger hunt to find the many murals alongside alleys and buildings, and enjoy an alfresco beer at one of the local breweries or an ice cream cone from Handel’s.
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Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The park website touts a candy corn scavenger hunt, zombie cheer crew, monster-party overlay on the carousel and a Lego pumpkin build.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Following the meal, guests can visit the aviary's habitats for a scavenger hunt.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
In partnership with Butterfly Pavilion, families can also explore interactive moments, educational displays and a kid-friendly scavenger hunt celebrating the magic of pollinators.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The park website touts a candy corn scavenger hunt, zombie cheer crew, monster-party overlay on the carousel and a Lego pumpkin build.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Following the meal, guests can visit the aviary's habitats for a scavenger hunt.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
In partnership with Butterfly Pavilion, families can also explore interactive moments, educational displays and a kid-friendly scavenger hunt celebrating the magic of pollinators.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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“Scavenger hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scavenger%20hunt. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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