Holiday Lights Mystery & History Scavenger Hunt: Midtown

Sat Dec 27 2025 at 04:00 pm to 06:30 pm UTC-05:00

Starbucks | New York

New York Social Network
Publisher/HostNew York Social Network
Holiday Lights Mystery & History Scavenger Hunt: Midtown
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Holiday Lights Mystery & History Scavenger Hunt: Midtown
About this Event

Please read carefully: This event is being hosted by NewYorkSocialNetwork.com (http://www.newyorksocialnetwork.com/). If you have any questions, want to know what to expect or find out how many we expect to attend please contact [email protected].


COST: $32


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🎄✨ Holiday Lights Mystery Scavenger Hunt NYC 🎅🔍

Presented by The New York Social Network

Looking for fun holiday things to do in NYC? Experience the magic of the season with The New York Social Network’s Holiday Lights Mystery Scavenger Hunt — a festive mix of adventure, sightseeing, and mystery-solving through the heart of Manhattan!

Join fellow New Yorkers for a night of holiday lights, laughter, and teamwork as you explore NYC’s most famous Christmas displays, uncover clues, and solve The Case of Santa’s Missing Elves – Murray & Sebastian! 🎁

Perfect for holiday date nights, group outings, or solo adventurers, this NYC Christmas scavenger hunt is one of the most exciting holiday events in New York City. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and holiday spirit!


🌟 How the Holiday Lights Scavenger Hunt Works

📍 Meet-Up:
Arrive at Starbucks (4:00 PM sharp), where your friendly NYSN host will welcome you, assign teams, and explain how the hunt works.

🕵️‍♀️ The Challenge:
Follow clever clues, solve riddles, and uncover the truth about Santa’s missing elves as you race through the midtown Manhattan classic decorations.

🎄 The Route:
You’ll explore NYC’s most dazzling holiday lights and decorations—from Herald Square (34th St.) to Rockefeller Center (50th St.), spanning 5th to 8th Avenue. Expect twinkling displays, iconic landmarks, and plenty of photo ops!

🏆 The Goal:
You’ll have 120 minutes to find as many clues as possible. The team with the most correct answers wins a prize and eternal holiday bragging rights!


💰 Cost
  • $32 per person
    (Includes participation in the scavenger hunt only)

🎅 The Story

Santa’s mischievous elves, Murray and Sebastian, were sent to NYC for some last-minute holiday errands—but now they’ve disappeared! Rumor has it, their trail winds through Manhattan’s most iconic Christmas spots, hidden in social media clues and holiday displays.

Follow their digital breadcrumbs, uncover NYC’s festive secrets, and solve the mystery before Christmas Eve arrives! Along the way, you’ll discover hidden gems, NYC holiday history, and sparkling decorations that make the city magical this time of year.


❄️ Event Details
  • Ages: 21+
  • Dress Code: Bundle up—it’s chilly!
  • Come solo or with friends—most guests attend alone and make new friends fast!

📞 Questions or Registration

Contact Dave Cervini
📧 [email protected]


Looking for more holiday fun?

Please read carefully: This event is being hosted by NewYorkSocialNetwork.com (http://www.newyorksocialnetwork.com/). If you have any questions, want to know what to expect or find out how many we expect to attend please contact [email protected].

COST: $32


PRE-PAY BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW:

https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/holiday-lights-mystery-history-scavenger-hunt-6/

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Starbucks, 370 7th Avenue @31st, New York, United States

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