Columbia Unveils Festive Elf Scavenger Hunt to Celebrate the Holiday Season

Columbia’s Main Street District Unleashes Holiday Cheer with Elf Scavenger Hunt!

Hey, Columbia! As we dive into December, the air is getting nippy, and the holiday vibes are taking over. With some cloudy skies early in the day, but a bright forecast calling for a high of 64°F, it’s turning into a perfect festive season. Whether you’re planning a lunch outing or just taking a stroll, the Main Street District has something special up its sleeve to bring a smile to your face!

Search High and Low for the Elves!

Get ready to unleash your inner child because over **20 cute little elves** are hiding away in various businesses throughout the Main Street District. Yes, you heard it right! It’s not just any scavenger hunt – it’s the inaugural Elf on a Shelf scavenger hunt, and it’s spreading all the joy and excitement this holiday season!

This call-to-adventure invites you, your friends, coworkers, or family to embark on a merry quest. The idea is simple: find these sneaky elves, snap a pic, and participate in an Instagram contest where you might walk away with some fabulous gift cards. Who wouldn’t love a chance to win while enjoying some holiday fun?

How Does It Work?

Joining in couldn’t be easier! Here’s the lowdown:

1. Locate one of the hidden elves in a participating business.
2. Capture the moment and post it to your Instagram story.
3. Don’t forget to tag the @MainStColaSC account and the specific business where you discovered the elf.
4. Make sure you’re following both accounts!
5. For every elf you spot, you can enter the contest as many times as you like!

It’s that easy! And keep your eyes peeled because winners will be announced on New Year’s Eve! How cool is that?

Excited Yet? Here’s Where You Can Find the Elves!

This merry activity is supported by a fantastic lineup of local businesses, all joining hands to make this event a reality. Here are just a few places where you might find those elusive little elves:

• 🍹 Bourbon (@bourboncolumbia)
• 💖 Bold Minks Lash Extensions (@boldminks)
• 🌮 Cantina 76 (@cantina76main)
• 🍜 Kao Thai (@kaothaicola)
• 📚 Queer Haven Book Store (@queerhavenbooks)
• 🏨 Holiday Inn Columbia Downtown (@holidayinncolumbiadowntown)
• 🍴 Sound Bites Eatery (@soundbiteseatery)
• 📖 Richland Library (@richlandlibrary)
• 🎨 Columbia Museum of Art (@colamuseum)
• 💍 Sylvan’s Jewelers (@sylvansjewelers)
• 🛍️ And many more!

A Word from the Director

We chatted with Kelsey Bickley, the Director of Marketing for the Main Street District, who shared her excitement, saying, “We’re thrilled to have such a good mix of businesses participating in this inaugural Elf on a Shelf scavenger hunt. Our goal is to generate some buzz on social media, promote the district as a holiday destination, and to just have some fun with our merchants and the general public this holiday season.”

Will You Join the Fun?

So, gather your loved ones, bundle up, and head out for an adventure that’s bound to create lasting memories! With partly cloudy skies predicted this evening and some whimsical fog developing late, it’s shaping up to be a dazzling night in Columbia. Who knows, you might just spot an elf or two along the way!

Let’s keep this holiday spirit alive and make this season one to remember. Happy hunting, Columbia!