Summer In Heart of Eureka Ends This Week!

How do you play?

• Pick up a booklet from any participating merchant
• Follow the clues and answer the questions in the booklet
• Drop off your booklet at the Clarke Historical Museum by the deadline in the booklet. All completed booklets will be entered into a random prize drawing to win items donated from participating businesses.

Photo Contest Too!

There is also a social media-based photo contest so you can share your adventure and be eligible for even more prizes, which, of course, you can play without entering any facilities.

• Take a photo in Old Town or Downtown by Saturday, August 15.
• Tag it with #TheHeartOfEureka

Participating Merchants

You can print out your own booklet if you wish by following this link.

1. Scrapper’s Edge
2. Humboldt Herbals
3. Redwood Music Mart
4. Good Relations
5. Kinetic Museum Eureka
6. Tailwaggers 2 Thrift Shop (Sequoia Humane Society)
7. Living the Dream Ice Cream
8. Madrone Taphouse
9. Old Town Art Gallery
10. Art Center Space
11. Otto+Olive
12. Eureka Rubber Stamp Company
13. Many Hands Gallery
14. Stonesthrow Boutique
15. Proper Wellness Center
16. Taste of Bim
17. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates
18. Abraxas Shoes and Leather
19. Om Sweat Om

A special thanks goes out to Eureka Main Street, Clarke Historic Museum, Scrapper’s Edge, and the participating businesses who made this possible.

Visit the website about this fun promotion at TheHeartOfEureka.com 

UPDATE: Print Your Own Booklet for Summer Scavenger Hunt

This update reflects a more specific date when the booklets will be available and also provides a PDF that can be downloaded and printed.

Have you been looking for a way to help your community during these tough times?

Well, get ready to do that and have fun in Old Town and Downtown Eureka (“The Heart of Eureka.”) This is designed to be a socially-distant outdoor-based, safe activity. Masks and social distancing is required to participate. 

How does it work?

Eureka to Launch Community Scavenger Hunt to Revitalize Old Town and Downtown Eureka

Have you been looking for a way to help your community during these tough times?

Well, get ready to do that starting Friday, July 24, 2020 (updated) and have fun in Old Town and Downtown Eureka (“The Heart of Eureka.”)

We know there is a positive shift and an improved collective attitude in our community when we bring people together for a common goal, and since the pandemic has challenged us on so many fronts,  we are excited to announce an opportunity to reunite, reconnect, and recover by simply visiting Old Town and Downtown for a playful adventure for all ages: a self-led Community Scavenger Hunt in the “Heart of Eureka”.

How does it work?

GOPD Scavenger Hunt Guide now on line

We’ve already been getting requests for the Scavenger Hunt guide.

You’ll be able to pick up your copy on Get Out & Play Day on July 27 at the Clarke Plaza Street Fair starting at noon. However, if you just can’t wait, you can download it here.

Remember, however, per the rules below; any photos that you have to upload need to be date stamped on July 27, 2019 so wait until #gopd2019 before you hit the route.

The Rules:

FREE! Family Olympics – Part of Get Out and Play Day

Looking to get a little quality time in with the family?

Compete against other families through an obstacle course, scavenger hunt, and relay race for bragging rights and the chance to win family prize packages at this year’s Family Olympics at #GOPD2019 on July 27, 2019

In addition to the competition, there will be family booths and vendors. The family that plays together stays together – and laughs a lot too.

Schedule:

Fun Family Scavenger Hunt on Get Out and Play Day

It’s the 2nd Annual Old-Town Scavenger Hunt!

It’s something fun for the entire family; our Old-Town Scavenger Hunt is back on #gopd2019!

We’ll have a path going through Old Town. Follow the clues. Answer the questions. Fill out the form. Win prizes. It’s that easy!

How to play:

Visit each location listed on the inside of the booklet (coming soon).

1. Answer the question(s) and write down your answers
2. Upload photos to either Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Tag photos with #GOPDHunt2019 when you upload photos. Photos must be date-stamped as of July 27, 2019 and cannot be earlier or later. (If you wish to also have your photo qualify for the big grand prize Enter to Win a Night Out for Two on Get Out and Play Day also tag it with #GOPD2019.)
3. Fill out your contact information on the booklet and turn it in to Clarke Plaza, between 12-4pm, Adorni Community and Recreation Center from 12-5pm, and Sequoia Park from 12-8pm on July 27, 2019 only.
4. Winners will be chosen by raffle. Only one entry per person. Winner will be contacted via the social media they used by August 15. Judges’ decision is final.

How to get your guide:

New! Fun Family Scavenger Hunt on Get Out and Play Day

It’s something new for the entire family; our first-ever Old-Town Scavenger Hunt!

We’ll have two paths going through Old Town. Choose your path. Follow the clues. Answer the questions. Fill out the form. Win prizes. It’s that easy!

How to play:

1. Visit each location at either route listed on the inside of this booklet.
2. Answer the question(s) and write down your answers on a piece of paper
   (or on the booklet if you can find the room).
3. Upload photos to either Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Tag photos
   with #GOPDHunt2018 when you upload photos. Photos must be date-stamped
   as of July 28, 2018 and cannot be earlier or later. (If you wish to also have your photo qualify for the big grand prize “Night on the Town” drawing, also tag it with #GOPD2018.)
4. Once you have finished visiting all locations and completed all tasks, upload your answers to that same social media site and also tag it with #GOPDHunt2018.
5. Fill out your contact information below and turn in your completed booklet to Clarke Plaza, between 12-4pm, Adorni Center from 12-5pm, and Sequoia Park from 12-8pm on July 28, 2018 only.
6. Winners will be chosen by raffle. Only one entry per person. Winner will be contacted via the social media they used by August 15. Judges’ decision is final.

You can turn your completed scavenger hunt in at the following locations:

• Adorni Center (by 5pm)
• Sequoia Park (by 10pm)
• Clarke Street Fair (by 4pm)

How to get your guide:

• Print them at home by downloading a pdf here.
• Pick up at the Adorni
• Watch for more pick up locations

Please note: there are two scavenger hunts which visit different businesses in the downtown area. Please choose one hunt to participate in.

Where do I start?

• Once you have your guide, you can begin at any business listed

What is the raffle?

• A winner will be randomly selected from complete scavenger hunt guides and will win a prize basket.

Summary of details:

UPDATE 3: Prize Packages for Family Olympics Announced

(This update lists shows the amazing list of prizes for those who win in the family Olympics)

Last year, response was way overwhelming to this great event. This year, the prizes are better than ever!

This year – especially with the amazing prizes we’ll be giving out – we expect it to be even more popular. So, we’ve set up a link so you can register at the bottom of the post.

Compete against other families through an obstacle course, scavenger hunt, and relay race to see who wins bragging rights – as well as the chance to win family prize packages at this year’s Family Olympics at Get Out and Play Day on July 30, 2016. (#GOPD2016)

In addition to the tournament, there will be family booths and vendors and eco-activities for the kids.

UPDATE: Sign up to Compete for Family Olympics on #GOPD2016

(This update gives a link on how to sign up in advance to compete in family Olympics, It’s at the bottom of this post)

Last year, response was way overwhelming to this great event.

This year – especially with the amazing prizes we’ll be giving out – we expect it to be even more popular. So, we’ve set up a link so you can register at the bottom of the post.

Looking to get a little quality time in with the family?

Compete against other families through an obstacle course, scavenger hunt, and relay race to see who wins bragging rights – as well as the chance to win family prize packages at this year’s Family Olympics at Get Out and Play Day on July 30, 2016. (#GOPD2016)

In addition to the tournament, there will be family booths and vendors and eco-activities for the kids.

TOP PRIZE: $300 Gift Certificate for Furniture Design Center

Other prizes include gift certificates for:

UPDATED: Great Prizes at Eureka Family Olympics on Get Out and Play Day

(This update lists great prizes just announced and points out limited space available.)

Looking to get a little quality time in with the family?

Compete against other families through an obstacle course, scavenger hunt, and relay race to see who wins bragging rights – as well as the chance to win family prize packages at this year’s Family Olympics at #GOPD2016

In addition to the tournament, there will be family booths and vendors and eco-activities for the kids.

The family that plays together stays together – and laughs a lot too.

Updates: TOP PRIZE: $300 Gift Certificate for Furniture Design Center

Other prizes include gift certificates for:

• Ramones
• Annie’s Shoe Store
• Coast Seafoods
• Old Town Coffee & Chocolates
• Spotlight Video
• Many Hands Gallery

Still More prizes:

• Dick Taylor Chocolates
• Spice Kit from Redwood Meat Co.
• Movie Package from Figueiredo’s

Schedule: