Swamp Search – Fairy Tale Scavenger Hunt & Shrek Movie!
Saturday, July 25th, 2026 | Downtown Flagstaff
You’re officially invited to a day of fairy tale fun in Downtown Flagstaff!
Join us for our Swamp Search, a family-friendly scavenger hunt, featuring themed riddles, interactive activities, and whimsical surprises around every corner of downtown.
Grab your crew, step out of the swamp, and prepare to explore Downtown Flagstaff like you’ve wandered straight into a fairy tale adventure!
What to Expect:
- Receive your Swamp Search scavenger hunt map and follow it through Downtown Flagstaff
- Visit participating businesses and complete fun ogre-themed activities, games, and challenges. Plus, swamp-themed food and drink specials available for purchase!
- Collect stamps at each stop to complete your map
- Turn in your completed map for a chance to win ogre-themed prizes
- Cap off the evening with a FREE outdoor showing of Shrek at Movies on the Square in Heritage Square
Participating Businesses:
More businesses to be announced soon!
- Babbitt's Backcountry Outfitters
- Baja Mar
- Bigfoot BBQ
- Black Hound Gallerie
- Bright Side Bookshop
- Drinking Horn Mead Hall
- Evans Fish & Chips
- Flagstaff CSA & Local Market
- Flagstaff General Store
- MIX
- Mountain Sports
- Mozelle's Downtown Bakery
- Old Barrel Tea Company
- Steep Leaf Lounge
- Sweet Shoppe Candy Store
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, July 25th, 2026
Location: Heritage Square & Downtown Flagstaff
Check-In: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Heritage Square (Aspen Ave. between Leroux St. and San Francisco St.)
Scavenger Hunt: 3:00pm – 6:30pm
Completed maps must be turned in by 6:30pm to be eligible for prizes!
Prize Drawing: 6:30pm
Movie at Dusk: Shrek – bring a blanket and chairs and enjoy!
Bonus Fairy Tale Fun in the Square:
Stick around Heritage Square after the prize drawing for additional themed activities the whole family can enjoy before the movie begins.
These activities will run in the square between the prize drawing and the movie, so don’t head back to the swamp just yet!
Tickets:
One ticket = one scavenger hunt map = one entry into the prize drawing.
Families are welcome to complete the hunt together with just one map, but if you'd like additional maps and additional entries (for each child, friend, etc.), you’ll need to purchase extra tickets.
Swamp Search t-shirts will be available for pre-order soon. We’ll share updates on our social channels once pre-sales are open!
Day-of tickets will also be available at check-in (as long as supplies last
Event Details / Notes:
This event is family-friendly, and participating downtown businesses will offer themed food & drink specials throughout the day.
Follow our Facebook event for updates, sneak peeks, and more fairy tale fun!
Ready to join the Swamp Search?
Purchase your ticket below and prepare for your fairy tale adventure!
