Scavenger hunts & treasure trails around Raleigh

2 places • 4 events • Updated Aug 27, 2026 at 12:41 PM EDT

Scavenger hunts turn a walk downtown into a mission kids own. Whether you book a custom hunt, download an app-led route, or DIY with our geocaching notes — someone is sprinting to find the next clue.

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Downtown Raleigh Treasure Hunt

Raleigh , North Carolina

370.5 mi away

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Search in the City

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311 New Bern Ave #28245, Raleigh, NC, 27611

374.3 mi away

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Saturday, October 17

Sat, Oct 17, 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

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1100 N Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

379.6 mi away • FREE •

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Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Raleigh's 5th Annual International WINE & BEER Oktoberfest

400 Fayetteville St Raleigh NC 27601

374.3 mi away • FREE •

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Tuesday, October 20

Tue, Oct 20, 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

School Discovery Fair

3400 Fayetteville Street Durham NC 27707

355.1 mi away • FREE •

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Tue, Oct 20, 08:00 PM - 08:45 PM

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Questions parents ask

How long do scavenger hunts take? +

Downtown Raleigh Treasure Hunt takes 90 minutes to 2 hours. Search in the City family hunts run about 60-90 minutes depending on the pace of your group.

What ages are scavenger hunts good for? +

Downtown Raleigh Treasure Hunt works best for ages 7 and up who can read clues independently. Search in the City has a separate family hunt designed for kids 4 and older.

Can we do a scavenger hunt in the rain? +

Both hunts are outdoors and run rain or shine. Downtown Raleigh Treasure Hunt includes some indoor checkpoint stops. Bring rain jackets if the forecast looks iffy.

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