Christmas Scavenger Hunt in Detroit: Help Santa save the Holiday!

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm UTC-05:00

5020 John R St | Detroit

Questo App - Scavenger Hunts for Kids & Families
Publisher/HostQuesto App - Scavenger Hunts for Kids & Families
Christmas Scavenger Hunt in Detroit: Help Santa save the Holiday!
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Turn Christmas into an outdoor family adventure: Get outside, explore together, search clues, solve puzzles and help Santa save the Holiday!
About this Event

Bring all your loved ones for a hilarious, holiday-themed adventure where Santa’s sleigh has crashed and scattered in pieces across the city. Together as a team, you’ll follow the magic trail through the city looking for clues, solving puzzles, completing dares, and collecting the pieces.

This real-world Christmas adventure is designed to spark curiosity, connection, and learning through fun outdoor play and, in case you get stuck, you'll also have Santa, Sparky, and Rudolph the Reindeer guiding (and roasting) you along the way.


Can you help Santa fix his sleigh and save Christmas in time?



HOW DOES IT WORK❓

This is a Christmas-themed outdoor exploration game that blends walking, story, and interactive puzzles:

  • You'll follow a route of 12 real locations in your city (hand-picked by us and safe to explore) with the help of the app on your phone.
  • At each location, you'll solve a puzzle or a challenge using your surroundings and unlock new chapters of the story.
  • The phone screen will be used minimally and meaningfully, just enough to get the next clue or puzzle. If your kids can read, they can play mostly on their own. If not, the parent becomes the host and teammate, making it a shared experience.
  • The game is perfect for all ages & group sizes: families, friends, date nights, kids adventures or even solo holiday heroes.
  • You can pause anytime and have a break for a hot chocolate or a cup of mulled wine.


Ready to solve puzzles, discover new places, and become heroes together for Christmas?



General Info
  • 📅 Date: Between December 12th and January 11th
  • ⏰ Time: All day, every day. Just buy a ticket and play whenever you want!
  • ⏳ Duration: ~90 minutes
  • 🗺️ Total Walking distance: ~1.5 miles / 2.5 km (you can pause anytime!)
  • 📱 Equipment required: Smartphone with internet connection
  • 👶 Age recommendation: The game is perfect for all ages, but kids under 12 years old must be accompanied by adults at all times.
  • ⚠️ Outdoor activity only; do not enter private buildings or premises!




About the organizer:

At we transform cities into interactive playgrounds, where people switch from lonely scrolling to real-life adventures with friends, family, and loved ones.

Powered by local guides and creators, our immersive, self-guided exploration games are available in over 600 cities worldwide where you'll discover hidden gems, solve fun puzzles, and create unforgettable memories along the way.

Join the over 1,000,000 explorers that’ve turned ordinary walks into epic quests! Start your adventure now at www.questoapp.com.


💡 New to Questo? Check out the demo video below to see how it works and consult our for everything you need to know before you start!


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

5020 John R St, 5020 John R Street, Detroit, United States

Tickets

USD 5.00 to USD 20.00

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