Turn Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront streets and Las Olas art-lined corridors into a playful holiday course with the Holly Jolly Hunt app. This mobile scavenger hunt sends photo prompts and silly challenges across a one-hour route—perfect for families, friends, and corporate teams.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
A winter breeze off the Intracoastal nudges paper streamers and tinsel while your phone vibrates with the first photo prompt. Teams fan out along Riverwalk and Las Olas Boulevard, scanning storefront windows, palm-lined side streets and waterfront promenades for oddly placed wreaths, inflatable reindeer and unexpected holiday lights. The app times each task, awards points for creative photos and nudges you toward playful challenges that turn the city into a seasonal playground.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
60 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires light urban walking over paved surfaces for roughly 1 hour.
Wildlife
History
Fort Lauderdale grew in the early 20th century as a winter retreat and boating center; the city’s holiday boat parades and waterfront culture make seasonal street displays common.
Conservation
Keep the hunt low-impact by using existing sidewalks, disposing of waste properly, and photographing displays from public areas rather than disturbing private property or vegetation.
Reserve your spot on the Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Fort Lauderdale by Holly Jolly Hunt today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone and bring a power bank
The hunt runs through an app and relies on photos; a drained battery ends the fun—carry a charged phone and a backup battery.
Choose a clear meeting point
Pick a well-known start location like the Riverwalk or Las Olas for check-ins and team regrouping between tasks.
Watch the forecast for sudden rain
Coastal Florida storms can arrive fast—carry a lightweight rain layer or wait for a drier window to keep cameras and phones safe.
Respect storefronts and private property
Take photos from public sidewalks and avoid entering private businesses or blocking doorways during challenges.
Smartphone with camera
Necessary to run the app, receive prompts and upload photos to score points.
Portable power bank
Extends phone battery life during photo-heavy play and navigation.
Comfortable walking shoes
Paved sidewalks and short bursts of walking demand supportive shoes.
Light rain jacket or poncho
Summer thunderstorms are common—pack a compact layer to protect electronics.
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