20 Local Scavenger Hunts in Hampton Roads VA
This list of Local Scavenger Hunts in Hampton Roads has something for everyone!
Take a backyard walk with the little ones to find select leaves and bugs, jump on bikes and take pictures throughout Fort Monroe, check out the Mermaids in Norfolk, find painted rocks in Newport News, Colorful Murals in Virginia Beach, or sign-up to be a citizen scientist to help the Elizabeth River Project!
There are even scavenger hunts you can do at home using household objects, and a virtual scavenger perfect for rainy days.
Additions to this local list can be added here. Have fun!
ChesapeakeÂ
1. Chesapeake Arboretum Scavenger Hunt
2. Elizabeth River Project Scavenger Hunts (you will need to register with inaturalist.org and join the project)Â
Hampton
3. Historical Fort Monroe Picture Biking Scavenger HuntÂ
Newport News
4. LoveNNRocks
5. Port Warwick Scavenger Hunt
6. The Mariners’ Museum and Park Galleries Scavenger HuntÂ
Norfolk
7. Chrysler Museum Scavenger Hunts
8. Elf Doors In Norfolk Virtual Scavenger Hunt (this one is seasonal over the winter holidays)
9. The MacArthur Memorial Scavenger Hunts
10. Nauticus – Shelly Scavenger Hunt
11. Norfolk Botanical Garden’s Backyard Explorer Scavenger Hunt
12. Spot A Mermaid – Mermaids Around Town Â
Portsmouth
13. Walk Your Art Out! A scavenger hunt for public art in Portsmouth, VA
14. Toads on High Street – Stop by the Visitor Kiosk at High Street Landing and pick up your Toads on High Street guide!
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Suffolk
15. Annual Event! The Amazing Peanut Chase Scavenger Hunt (Annual in June)
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Virginia Beach
16. Kids in Parks Adventures @ First Landing State Park
17. Nature Bus Virtual Scavenger Hunt for First Landing State Park – Cape Henry Trail (perfect for a rainy day!)
18. VIBE Creative District #SOCIALDISTANCING Scavenger Hunt
19. Quest For Good Scavenger Hunt to Benefit the Foodbank – next event 2024
20. Virginia Aquarium Scavenger Hunt
** BONUS! Geocaching in Hampton Roads – check out SNAP!!!! Geocaching, a great local blog with lots of great information about local caches throughout the Hampton Roads Area. **