What is the DC Holiday Hunt?

DC Holiday Hunt is a digital scavenger hunt all over Washington DC that rewards participants for shopping local, attending festive events, and creating new traditions in the community. It is free to participate, though some challenges involve showing proof of patronage to a small businesses (aka a receipt).

Do I have to download an app?

No! DC Holiday Hunt can be played in any browser- on a laptop, desktop, phone or tablet, and all you need to pick up where you left off is the email you created your account in.

Why is this campaign important this year?

While it’s always important to support local businesses, the campaign this year feels especially poignant. We are going through a turbulent time for small businesses and many of our beloved local spots that make our communities feel unique are at risk of closing. If people only shop online or at big box chain stores, our local business community will cease to exist. We need to show up and show out for our small businesses all year round, but especially during the holiday season!

What are the raffle prizes?

We are always adding to the list so check back for even more prizes!

PARK STORY — $25 gift card
Health Psychology Partners — Two free one-hour Mind Body Eating Coaching sessions (in person or virtual)
Core72 — $50 gift card
All Fired Up — $25 gift certificate
Dakshin / Indique — $25 gift card
School of Rock (Washington DC / Cleveland Park) — Immersion Pass: four 30-minute lessons
Laredo DC Mexican Restaurant — Two gift cards
The Exercise Coach — 5-Session Package (two consultations + three 20-min sessions)
Dance Institute of Washington — $50 toward adult dance classes
Manny & Olga’s Pizza — $50 gift card
Brooklinen — Robe & Towel Bundle ($200 value)
Current Boutique — $50 gift certificate
Crown Pawnbrokers — $100 in-store gift card
Mobile 2 Mobile — Privacy tempered glass screen protector for iPhone 17 Pro
Made By Hibba — 8×10 art print ($30 value)
Barrel House Café & Bar — Two $50 gift certificates
Kbird DC — Bottle of freshly batched cocktails (winner’s choice; $45 value)
Reunion Hot Yoga — One month of free yoga (gift card)
Fia’s Fabulous Finds — $25 gift card
Sense Salon — $100 gift card toward any service
Yoga Heights — 5-Class Pack ($135 value)
Merry Pin — Crafty Box: Learn to Watercolor ($60 value)
Lulabelle’s — $25 gift card
Lucky Pup Yoga — Free puppy yoga class for two
Le Mont Royal — Two free cocktails
Federalist Pig — Four $20 gift cards
Metro Wine & Spirits — $50 gift card
Her Diner — $25 gift card
Little Shop of Flowers — Seasonal Christmas bouquet ($80 value)
Because Science Gift Shop — Gift bag valued at over $100
Livewell Animal Hospital of Chevy Chase — Free first exam visit ($95 value)
Loyalty Bookstores — $50 gift card + Loyalty tote
President Lincoln’s Cottage Museum Shop — Four signature tour tickets
GoodWood — Scented candle ($29–$42 value)
Flow with Coco — $25 gift card for an in-studio class
Nellie’s Drag Brunch — Two complimentary brunch tickets + shirts & swag