Downtown Scavenger Hunt To Take Place Sept. 4
The 16th Annual Downtown Scavenger Hunt is set for Welcome Weekend 2026. This year’s Hunt begins on Friday, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. on the DeNaples Patio. The first 100 Hunt participants to attend the event kickoff will receive a free Scavenger Hunt T-shirt. The fun continues at Doherty Park, 248 Wyoming Avenue, for the Awards Reception, which starts at 4:45 p.m. Refreshments and additional prizes will be available at the event; all participants are encouraged to attend for a chance at winning additional prizes!
The 16th Annual event features 35 participating downtown partners and invites attendees to learn more about the University's neighboring small businesses, cultural venues and murals. The annual Scavenger Hunt is offered in partnership with The Center for Student Engagement, The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center and The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Metro-Action and Scranton Tomorrow.
HOW TO WIN SCAVENGER HUNT PRIZES
The first team to visit 20 participating businesses and all seven downtown murals in 75 minutes or less will win two University hooded sweatshirts, a $25 gift card to Downtown Deli, and a $25 gift card to Northern Light Espresso Bar and Cafe. Second- and third-place prizes will also be awarded. Scavenger Hunt posters will be displayed in participating businesses' windows featuring the University’s “Iggy” mascot. Be sure to snap a shot of your team in front of each location to show you visited! We will provide a map of participating business locations and downtown murals.
Participants can compete in additional photo contests by visiting our list of seven downtown murals and landmarks. To enter to win a grand prize, students must find the seven murals and landmarks, take photos, and tag the Office of Community Relations @ufoscommunity on Instagram.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SCAVENGER HUNT
* Registration with a waiver is required in Royal Sync. Students can also register by scanning the QR codes on Scavenger Hunt posters located around campus.
* Registered students will receive an email on Wednesday, Sept. 2 with a rules sheet that will detail how the Scavenger Hunt will proceed. A smartphone will be necessary to follow our map and to take pictures of you and your team members in front of key locations.
To our new students, Class of 2030, welcome! To our returning students, welcome back! We hope to see you at this year’s Downtown Scavenger Hunt!
For more information about the annual Scavenger Hunt and the greater Scranton area, follow The Office of Community Relations on Facebook @uscrantoncommunityrelations and on Instagram @uofscommunity, or contact by email at community@scranton.edu .
