WalkBoston's "Step On It!" Scavenger Hunt
“Step On It!”, A Sidewalk Scavenger Hunt In Downtown Boston
Think you have seen everything in Downtown Boston? Guess again.
Join WalkBoston with friends & family in a sidewalk scavenger hunt through downtown Boston on Saturday, Nov. 3rd, at 1:00pm!
12:00pm - 12:45pm: Registration, Old City Hall, 45 School St. Gather in the front plaza.
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Scavenger Hunt, Downtown Boston, we’ll provide a map of the search area.
3:00pm - 4:00pm: Post-hunt celebration and prizes for top finishers at Scholars, 25 School St.
Rules:
- Participants (teams of 1-6 people) will receive clues challenging them to find specific items embedded or engraved in the Downtown Boston sidewalks and pathways. Bonus questions provide opportunities for groups to earn additional points.
- Answer the questions/riddles and travel as a team to each spot. Take a team picture showing the answer. No vehicles or rideshares needed; all locations are within walking distance.
- Document it on Twitter or Instagram using the official event hashtag (#StepOnItBoston). Make sure to include teammates in the photos!
- Once all the riddles and locations are found, meet at Scholars Bistro (25 School St.) for the post-hunt celebration, food and prizes for top finishers. Free entry for paid participants. Prizes are generously donated by local businesses and valued over $1,500.
Event Registration: walkboston.org/StepOnIt Ticket cost: $20/adult and $10/youth
Hosted by WalkBoston and co-sponsored by the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) and MP Boston.
Chances to win prizes from the following local businesses: Hyatt/Downtown Boston, Zipcar, Roche Bro., Sweet Bakery, Ruth’s Chris, Serafina, Boston By Foot, Freedom Trail, Tea Party Ship, Institute of Contemporary Art, Zoo New England, and more.
100% of all proceeds will support WalkBoston, a non-profit organization dedicated to making Massachusetts more walkable. www.walkboston.org