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!

BONUS ADDITIONS:

• Shark Week Scavenger Hunt! (Norfolk)
• Rainbow Road Scavenger Hunt! (Hampton)
• Color Scavenger Hunt Playgroup Activity (Chesapeake & Virginia Beach)

HAMPTON ROADS AREA

• 2025 ODU MathFest Scavenger Hunt

CHESAPEAKE

1. Chesapeake Arboretum Scavenger Hunt

2. Elizabeth River Project Scavenger Hunts (you will need to register with inaturalist.org and join the project) 

HAMPTON

3. Historical Fort Monroe Picture Biking Scavenger Hunt 

NEWPORT NEWS

4. LoveNNRocks

5. Port Warwick Scavenger Hunt

6. The Mariners’ Museum and Park Galleries Scavenger Hunt 

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 onsite scavenger hunt activities

12. Spot A Mermaid – Mermaids Around Town  

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!

SUFFOLK

15. Annual Event! The Amazing Peanut Chase Scavenger Hunt (July 2025)

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– Annual event last scheduled May 2025.

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. **