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Race through Santa Fe’s historic Plaza with the Holly Jolly Hunt app—find holiday items, complete playful tasks, and compete on a live leaderboard. A one-hour, family-friendly urban scavenger hunt that mixes local history and seasonal cheer.
Race through Santa Fe’s historic Plaza with the Holly Jolly Hunt app—find holiday items, complete playful tasks, and compete on a live leaderboard. A one-hour, family-friendly urban scavenger hunt that mixes local history and seasonal cheer.
The Plaza lights blink like a slow applause as you tap open the Holly Jolly Hunt app. Cold air carries the resinous smell of piñon and the muffled clacking of wooden ornaments; storefronts wear paper snowflakes and red bows. You and your group fan out—phones up, eyes searching for both the obvious and the sly holiday easter-eggs hidden in plain sight—competing for points, laughing through the silly tasks, and watching the leaderboard climb.
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Operated by Holly Jolly Hunt - Holiday Scavenger Hunt · Santa Fe, NM
The Plaza lights blink like a slow applause as you tap open the Holly Jolly Hunt app. Cold air carries the resinous smell of piñon and the muffled clacking of wooden ornaments; storefronts wear paper snowflakes and red bows. You and your group fan out—phones up, eyes searching for both the obvious and the sly holiday easter-eggs hidden in plain sight—competing for points, laughing through the silly tasks, and watching the leaderboard climb.
Santa Fe's compact downtown is a living archive: centuries of Pueblo, Spanish colonial, and Anglo-American layers pressed into adobe, narrow streets, and ironwork. The Sangre de Cristo foothills cut a clean line to the east; the city sits at 7,000 feet where light is sharper and shadows move with deliberate clarity. The hunt threads through this history—chapels, muraled alleys, and plazas that were once markets and crossroads—so expect local architecture and cultural markers to be part of the clues.
Practically: the game runs about 60 minutes, is app-based and family-friendly, and starts from a suggested central point near the Plaza; you'll receive instructions by message before the booking. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a fully charged smartphone and a small power bank, and plan for cool evenings—layers matter at altitude. Public transit and parking are available nearby; strollers are usable on most flat sections. Be courteous around businesses and private property, and keep decorations and displays intact for others to enjoy. This is an urban adventure that combines light competition with a brisk walking tour—perfect for groups that want holiday cheer without the cold logistics.
easy.
1 hour.
Light walking fitness; suitable for families, seniors, and most children
The Holly Jolly Hunt is designed as a one-hour experience, though teams can take a little longer depending on pace and how many tasks they attempt.
You’ll receive instructions via message before your booking with a recommended central start point near the Plaza; there is no staffed check-in—simply follow the app directions.
Yes—tasks are family-friendly and most routes are stroller-accessible, though some historic blocks may have uneven pavement.
Contact the operator via the provided phone number or support page before or at the time of your booking for immediate assistance.
Santa Fe is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the U.S., with strong Pueblo and Spanish colonial roots evident in its adobe architecture and public plazas.
Stick to sidewalks and public areas, avoid touching decorations, and pack out any trash; preserving historic fabric and community displays ensures future visitors can enjoy the experience.
Holly Jolly Hunt - Holiday Scavenger Hunt operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The Plaza lights blink like a slow applause as you tap open the Holly Jolly Hunt app. Cold air carries the resinous smell of piñon and the muffled clacking of wooden ornaments; storefronts wear paper snowflakes and red bows. You and your group fan out—phones up, eyes searching for both the obvious and the sly holiday easter-eggs hidden in plain sight—competing for points, laughing through the silly tasks, and watching the leaderboard climb.
The Plaza lights blink like a slow applause as you tap open the Holly Jolly Hunt app. Cold air carries the resinous smell of piñon and the muffled clacking of wooden ornaments; storefronts wear paper snowflakes and red bows. You and your group fan out—phones up, eyes searching for both the obvious and the sly holiday easter-eggs hidden in plain sight—competing for points, laughing through the silly tasks, and watching the leaderboard climb.
Santa Fe's compact downtown is a living archive: centuries of Pueblo, Spanish colonial, and Anglo-American layers pressed into adobe, narrow streets, and ironwork. The Sangre de Cristo foothills cut a clean line to the east; the city sits at 7,000 feet where light is sharper and shadows move with deliberate clarity. The hunt threads through this history—chapels, muraled alleys, and plazas that were once markets and crossroads—so expect local architecture and cultural markers to be part of the clues.
Practically: the game runs about 60 minutes, is app-based and family-friendly, and starts from a suggested central point near the Plaza; you'll receive instructions by message before the booking. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a fully charged smartphone and a small power bank, and plan for cool evenings—layers matter at altitude. Public transit and parking are available nearby; strollers are usable on most flat sections. Be courteous around businesses and private property, and keep decorations and displays intact for others to enjoy. This is an urban adventure that combines light competition with a brisk walking tour—perfect for groups that want holiday cheer without the cold logistics.